Vinny's, 7001 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Vinny's
Address: 7001 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Virginia
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2009

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Violation code

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Details / Comments

  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the rear make-up refrigerator.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
August 28, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerators across from grill.
  • 2720 - Observed filled refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids.
  • 3180 (Toilet Rooms) - Fixture in the men's toilet room in need of cleaning.
August 11, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical No covers on sugar and salt containers.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the "Canada Dry" cooler and two make tables.
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
July 24, 2007Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw meat.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the make-tables.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: fryer, knife.
  • 2020 - Repeat Carry-out trays were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
June 22, 2006Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the prep area.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the make-up refrigerators.
  • 2020 - Aluminum carr-out pans were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in rear prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2720 - Observed filled refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory by banquet room entry.
January 26, 2006Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the prep area.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the make-up refrigerators.
  • 2020 - Aluminum carr-out pans were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in rear prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2720 - Observed filled refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory by banquet room entry.
January 26, 2006Routine24Details / Comments
  • 2920 - Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front of the kitchen.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory at the icew cream bar.
August 01, 2005Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the prep area.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw chicken.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in two reach-ins across from grill.
March 24, 2005Routine13Details / Comments
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory near kitchen entrance.
  • 2000 - Clean linen towels stored in employee restroom.
  • 1320 - Repeat Some refrigerators don't have thermometers. Others, the thermometer is placed where it can't be read.
November 19, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in several reach-in refrigerators..
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the dry storage area..
  • 2020 - Spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
July 19, 2004Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in several reach-in refrigerators..
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the dry storage area..
  • 2020 - Spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
July 12, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front prep area.
  • 0470 - no covers on tea urns.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2720 - Repeat Observed filled refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids.
  • 2020 - Carry-out trays were stored with food-contact surfaces facing upward.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the glass-door refrigerators.
March 25, 2004Routine06Details / Comments
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the rear of the kitchen.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front of the kitchen.
  • 0610 - Bag of flour left open.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the make -up refrigerator and glass-door refrigerator.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: knives in magnetic rack.
November 24, 2003Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Sausage hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3340 - Critical Containers of WD-40, Windex, Sterno are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 2720 - Observed filled refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the glass-door reach-in refrigerator.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
July 22, 2003Routine23Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. March 07, 2003Pre-Opening00Details / Comments

August 28, 2009 (Routine)


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August 11, 2008 (Routine)


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July 24, 2007 (Routine)


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June 22, 2006 (Routine)


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January 26, 2006 (Routine)


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January 26, 2006 (Routine)


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August 01, 2005 (Routine)


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March 24, 2005 (Routine)


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November 19, 2004 (Routine)


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July 19, 2004 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
DISHWASHER IS NOW RECEIVING 50PPM CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE.

July 12, 2004 (Routine)


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March 25, 2004 (Routine)


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November 24, 2003 (Routine)


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July 22, 2003 (Routine)


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March 07, 2003 (Pre-Opening)

Comments:
Opening Inspections - no violations

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