Vinh Kee, 3103-D Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 - Full Service Restaurant/Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Vinh Kee
Address: 3103-D Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Type: Full Service Restaurant/Caterer
Phone: 703 645-0118
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 07/08/2015

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  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. . ORAL & WRITTEN INFO. PROVIDED. MORE ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL RECOMMENDED.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (repeated violation)
    Observation: When tested, the chlorine-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the wet wash cloths with a concentration of 0.0 ppm total chlorine. Reported.
    Correction: A chlorine-based sanitizing solution shall have a minimum concentration of at least 50 to100 ppm total chlorine when tested using the appropriate test kit.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (repeated violation)
    Observation: When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution. CORRECTED. ORAL & WRITTEN INFO. PROVIDED. MORE ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL RECOMMENDED.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue use of the dishmachine. Until the machine is adequately repaired, set up the three-compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food-contact surfaces using a sanitizing solution at the proper concentration of at least 50 to 100 ppm total chlorine. .WITH-IN 10 DAYS FAX A COPY OF DISHWASHER CORRECTION COMPLETION TO OUR OFFICE. phone # 703-653-9448 INCLUDE YOUR FACILITY & INSPECTOR NAME, PLEASE.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed that the Physical structure in the Location is in need of cleaning. Floors, walls & ceilings throughout kitchen, especially near rear food prop sink & in rear walk-in cooler unclean.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food. DRIP PANS MUST BE PUT UNDER ANY DRIPPING MEATS, SUCH AS NEAR 3 COMP. SINK & REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
07/08/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.02/09/2015Complaint
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the outside of door & right side of rear walk-in refrigerator (all the way back to the wall) is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
02/09/2015Routine
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a risk factor assessment inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/24/2014Risk Factor
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
dish machine: Ecolab CS2000
EHS provided manager with cross-contamination handout
Note to manager: Fax the service report that the dish machine is properly sanitizing.

  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: whole raw chicken touching one iceberg lettuce
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc.---ice burg lettuce was discarded
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: Raw chicken hanging above packaged of raw oysters
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature).---packaged of raw oysters was moved away from the raw chicken.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution.--0ppm
    Correction: Immediately discontinue use of the dishmachine. Until the machine is adequately repaired, set up the three-compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food-contact surfaces using a sanitizing solution at the proper concentration of at least 50 to 100 ppm total chlorine.---three-compartment sink was setup
  • Cutting Boards / Resurface / Discard
    Observation: The cutting boards along the chicken prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Refuse / Area / Clean
    Observation: Grease trap area has grease build-up on the asphalt.
    Correction: A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and kept clean.
06/20/2014Routine
  • Critical: Molluscan Shellstock Tags/Labels Marked with Date Last Sold or Served (corrected on site)
    Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label. OBSERVED TAGS BEING HELD FOR 90 DAYS, BUT NOT MARKED WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED.
    Correction: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. MARK SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER AND CHEF.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: AT STOVE, BEAN PASTE FROM CAN MARKED "REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING" COMBINED WITH OIL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, 64F.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CORRECTIVE ACTION: BEAN PASTE WAS DISCARDED.
10/21/2013Risk Factor
the purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: rice scoop in stagnant water
    Correction: ice scoop in ice.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (repeated violation)
    Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:
    1. In Metal Vessel behind stove, at room temperature: garllic in oil, at 72F
    2. In Traulsen Prep Top in Kitchen: Liquid Egg at 54F

    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Items were discarded.
  • Critical: Chlorine Sanitizer Solution Concentration based on pH and Water Temp
    Observation: When tested, the chlorine-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the Ecolab CS2000 dish machine with a concentration of less than 50 ppm total chlorine.
    Correction: A chlorine-based sanitizing solution shall have a minimum concentration of at least 50 to100 ppm total chlorine when tested using the appropriate test kit. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Have dish machine serviced within 48 hours and FAX service receipt to EHS
  • Equipment / Non-food Contact / Visibly Clean (corrected on site)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Interior surfaces of front ice machine were soiled.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent pest attraction. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Surfaces were cleaned.
05/15/2013Routine

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