Wah Taj, 2545 Centreville Rd., #Q-14, Herndon, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Wah Taj
Address: 2545 Centreville Rd., #Q-14, Herndon, Virginia
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 2, 2009

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Inspection Date

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  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking container, cup of water, stored in a manner that may contaminate food. On a shelf above packaged foods.
  • 3-301.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food employees failed to wash their hands prior to engaging in food preparation. No cold water at one hand sink and no soap or paper towels at the other hand sink.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using his bare hands: cooked bread.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food, chicken, stored over ready-to-eat food, cooked rice, in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: corn starch.
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: cups used to dispense the corn starch.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 3-306.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The food on display is not protected from contamination. Buffet.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11(C) - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves and tables in the kitchen.
  • 4-702.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the equipment were not observed sanitized; the bleach vat was empty.
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (see 4-501.114) The bleach vat was empty.
  • 5-205.15(B) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Plumbing connections at one hand sink and the 3-vat sink are leaking.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Repeat Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in refrigerators. Bulb out.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.111(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests. Live and dead roaches were observed in the kitchen.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are in need of cleaning.
  • 7-208.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat First aid supplies are not being stored in a kit or container. Bottle of liquid on a shelf over food prep table.
October 02, 2009Follow-up912Details / Comments
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking container, cup of water, stored in a manner that may contaminate food. On a shelf above packaged foods.
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures.
  • 3-301.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food employees failed to wash their hands prior to engaging in food preparation. No cold water at one hand sink and no soap or paper towels at the other hand sink.
  • 3-301.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using his bare hands: cooked bread.
  • 6-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food, chicken, stored over ready-to-eat food, cooked rice, in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Due to improper operation of the low temperature chemical sanitizing mechanical warewashing machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized after cleaning. (see 4-501.114) The bleach vat was empty.
  • 4-702.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the equipment were not observed sanitized; the bleach vat was empty.
  • 7-208.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical First aid supplies are not being stored in a kit or container. Bottle of liquid on a shelf over food prep table.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: corn starch.
  • 6-501.111(C) - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Live and dead roaches were observed in the kitchen.
  • 3-306.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The food on display is not protected from contamination. Buffet.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Repeat Food stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: cups used to dispense the corn starch.
  • 4-302.14 - Repeat There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-601.11(C) - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: shelves and tables in the kitchen.
  • 5-205.15(B) - Repeat Plumbing connections at one hand sink and the 3-vat sink are leaking.
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in refrigerators. Bulb out.
September 16, 2009Routine912Details / Comments
  • 2-301.12(A)-(B) - Critical One sink was equipped with soap and cold water only; the other handsink was not equipped with soap, therefore it is presumed that one ore more of the steps below was ommitted if and when staff washed their hands.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: brocolli stored on tray of rawfish fillets
  • 3-501.16(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: buffet Gobi Veg Noodle, Rice, Okra, Tandoor Chicken, Butter Chicken and Corn Veg Soup
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken at 60F in Superior RI Unit
  • 3-501.16(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature
  • 3-501.17(A)(1) - Critical The following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food in the refrigeration unit is not used within 24 hours of preparation and is not properly dated for disposition within 7 days at 41F: chicken
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
June 08, 2009Critical Procedures70Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item from damaged packaging was found offered for service: dented can of tomatoes.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food, chicken, stored over ready-to-eat food, rice, in the walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:chicken over beef in the walk-in freezer.
  • 3-302.12 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: msg,corn starch and sugar.
  • 3-303.11 - Corrected During Inspection Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for beverage ice or used as food. Bottle of water is in the ice for consumption in the ice machine.
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows:cups used to dispense the rice, msg, corn starch, sugar and cooked rice.
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Food stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
  • 3-306.11 - The food on display is not protected from contamination. Buffet.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: foil is used to line shelves.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-402.11(A) - The following equipment is not installed in a manner that allows accessibility for cleaning, nor is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning: hand sink.
  • 4-602.11(E)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Surfaces of the ice machine are not being cleaned as required.
  • 4-903.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Clean utensils were found stored in a dirty drawer.
  • 4-903.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Clean pots were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 5-205.15(B) - Plumbing connections under the hand sink are leaking.
  • 6-201.13(A) - Floor and wall junctures are not coved.In the kitchen.
  • 6-404.11 - Corrected During Inspection Products for credit, redemption, or return are not being stored in a separate designated area. Can of tomatoes.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Observed that the mop is improperly stored between use. In the bucket.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of poisonous and toxic material, bottle of soap, is not properly labeled with a common name.
September 23, 2008Routine415Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. August 11, 2008Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-301.14(A)-(I) - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching dirty food equipment.
  • 2-401.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Open drinking container, bottle of water, stored in a manner that may contaminate food and food contact surfaces. On a shelf above the food prep table.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food, chicken, stored over ready-to-eat food, ginger and potatoes, in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of poisonous and toxic material, bottle of windex, is not properly labeled with a common name.
  • 7-201.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed that poisonous and toxic materials, bottles of rug cleaner and windex, are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food and single service items. On top of the ice machie and on a shelf next to aluminum food pans.
April 01, 2008Critical Procedures50Details / Comments

October 02, 2009 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
This is a follow up inspection to check on the presence of roaches and the repair of the hand sink near the dish machine. No live or dead roaches were observed. Pest control company treats once a month. The hand sink by the dish machine has been repaired and has soap and paper towels.

September 16, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. Dish machine: AutoChlor, A5, 43.7gph. Water heater: AO Smith, BTR 197 100, 199,000btu, 193.3gph.

June 08, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
During the critical procedures inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Person in charge was able to name the Big Five Foodborne illness which are required to be reported to the Health Department.
Hot Water Heater: Water heater: AO Smith, BTR 197 100, 199,000btu,
Dishwasher: Autochlor Cl2 sanitizing unit
Hood System: contracted
Grease Trap:
Consumer Advisory: N/A
Pest Control: contracted
1. Employees shall wash their hands frequently at hand sinks using warm water and soap. 2. Employees shall handle food properly using utensils and/or wearing disposable gloves that are changed often. 3. Monitor food, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Use your calibrated thermometers to ensure food is held at 41F or below and 140F or above. 4. Continue to inspect canned food deliveries and segregate any dented cans from general storage. 5. Maintain pest control services as needed. Keep records of all services provided. 6. Maintain grease trap and hood filter cleanings on a regular basis. Keep records of all cleanings performed. 7. Discuss with your employees illnesses, diseases, and symptoms that would prevent them from coming to work (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). 8. Properly date mark food items with the “use by” date if held beyond 24 hours.

September 23, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a routine inspection. Pest: mo; last,Aug. Grease trap: 2 mos. Hood: 6 mos. Dish machine: AutoChlor, A5, 43.7gph, wash 125F, rinse 129F, 50ppm. Water heater: AO Smith, BTR 197 100, 199,000btu, 193.9gph.

August 11, 2008 (Follow-up)

Comments:
This is a follow up inspection to check on the installation of a new water heater due to a fire in the previous one on 8-7-08. The following was approved and installed; State, SBD 100 199 NET, 199,000btu, 192.96gph.

April 01, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This is a critical procedures inspection. Dish machine: AutoChlor, A5, wash 125F, rinse 126F, 50ppm.

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