Welcome South, 8558 Richmond Road, Toano, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Welcome South
Address: 8558 Richmond Road, Toano, Virginia
Phone: (757) 566-8255
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: Sep 15, 2009

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  • 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored next to tomatoes during food prep in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0160 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands while preparing sandwich with salami, ham, etc.
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 2310 B - Repeat The handwash station at the kitchen is being used as a dump station.
  • 1780 E - Surfaces of the interior ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of rust.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled at the hostess station.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Ground beef, slice tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked spaghetti, pasta and chicken strips in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed ham, salami in the sandwich refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Flies in kitchen.
  • 2930 - Outer opening screen mesh is more than 16 to 1 inches
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 2020 A (Utensils) - Cleaned and sanitized forks in hostess station not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
  • 1100 - Critical The food contact surface of the large plastic food container contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
September 15, 2009Routine97Details / Comments
  • 0140 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee rinsing hands with water only.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Prepared raw potatoes soaking in pot of water uncovered under raw chicken in the walk in refrigeration unit.
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Beef patties and slice tomateos cold holding at improper temperatures
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked lasagne in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1450 - Sandwich refrigeration unit is not sufficient to meet the food storage cold storage demands of the establishment.
  • 2310 B - Corrected During Inspection The handwash station at the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
April 15, 2009Routine42Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees without required food handlers card.
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Employees going outside and returning to food prep without washing hands.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw food of animal origin(shell eggs) holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0560 - Repeat Linens in contact with food.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1890 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: pitcher.
November 18, 2008Routine53Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Changing from raw to RTE.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 0470 A 4 - Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: containers of sauce in the walk in cooler.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers of varies oils.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use ice cream scoop stored in cup of water.
  • 0560 - Linens in contact with food.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0580 - Corrected During Inspection Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Slice tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meats in the walk in refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked lasagna in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in thepizza sandwich refrigeration unit is broken.
  • 1450 - Turbo air refrigeration reach in unit not maintaining proper cold holding temperature.
  • 1510 - Cook without thermometer to measure food temperature.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. No reading on strip strips.
  • 2930 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Door propped open.
  • 3270 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Flies present in the kitchen.
July 25, 2008Routine812Details / Comments
  • 0510 - Repeat Vegetables not washed before being offered for sale or service.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw beef. Being thawed at room temperature.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meat in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1530 - Repeat There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board on prep table.
  • 2930 - Repeat Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back door propped open.
January 30, 2008Follow-up25Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0510 - Vegetables not washed before being offered for sale or service.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw beef. Being thawed at room temperature.
  • 0820 2 - Critical Ground beef raw chicken cold holding at improper temperatures in the sandwich unit.
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed deli meat in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board on prep table.
  • 2100 - Sampling of water from the nonpublic water system used for culinary purposes has not been made as required at least annually or by state water quality regulations.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back door propped open.
January 14, 2008Routine46Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
  • 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0820 - Critical Repeat Beef patties and raw chicken in sandwich unit cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1700 - Critical Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Reading is 10 ppm
  • 2910 - Corrected During Inspection Insect control device is located over uncovered flour and corn meal mix in the kitchen where dead insects may be impelled or fall.
November 02, 2007Routine53Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. (Going outside and operating dishmachine).
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Ice scoop in contact with ice.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomatoes and raw chicken cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1730 - Corrected During Inspection Ice scoop was observed in a state of repair and condition easy cleaning.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: cutting board sandwich unit.
  • 2910 - Corrected During Inspection Insect control device is located over equipment in the kitchen where dead insects may be impelled or fall.
August 01, 2007Routine43Details / Comments
  • 0070 - Employee is not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Cook handling raw ground beef and RTE.
  • 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after handling raw animal food then RTE food.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Preparing deli sandwich.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0640 - Corrected During Inspection Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Fly strip hanging over food prep table.
  • 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw fish, in standing water.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed genoa salami, ham, and turkey in the walk in refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven located by the turbo air reach in refrigeration unit is observed soiled.
  • 2100 - Sampling of water from the nonpublic water system used for culinary purposes has not been made as required at least annually or by state water quality regulations.
  • 3660 - Establishment operating without a valid permit.
March 21, 2007Routine66Details / Comments
  • 0200 - Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. cook wearing watch.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: potatoes in pot, sauce on floor uncovered
  • 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following can opener.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the large microwave oven is observed soiled.
December 20, 2006Critical Procedures15Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the turbo reach in refrigeration is damaged.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board on sandwich unit.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2030 - Corrected During Inspection Storage of clean pots was adjacent to unclean overhead shelf ledge in kitchen.
October 27, 2006Critical Procedures13Details / Comments
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener and cutting board.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the kenmore and sunbeam microwave ovens were observed soiled.
  • 1880 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the equipment were not sanitized, low temp dishmachine sanitize not flowing thru tube. Repair man has been contacted.
  • 2580 - A condensate drain line servicing make table cooling unit was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of the unit. Repair man has already been contacted.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2750 - A strong offending odor is emanating from the refuse container stored outdoors.
  • 2750 - There is evidence of pest activity at the refuse container kept outside the establishment
July 07, 2006Critical Procedures--Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use ice scoop improperly stored between use.
  • 1600 - The compartment(s) of the dishmachine are heavily soiled.
  • 1790 - The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven by turbo air cooler is observed soiled.
March 17, 2006Critical Procedures03Details / Comments
  • 0960 2 - Repeat The food contact surface of the microwave is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the tubro air refrigeration is torn.
January 16, 2006Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Sitting on prep table
  • 0450 - Critical Plastric containers with no handles being used to dip grain products out of containers.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in cooler under filthy conduit.
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
  • 0530 - Unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice in the turbo air refrigeration unit.
  • 0550 - In-use scoop in hush puppy mix in turbo air refrigeration improperly stored between use.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Cloth laying on top of table next to slicer.
  • 0640 - Corrected During Inspection Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Bread, after being baked is taken outside layed on table under air conditioner unit to cool.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed ham and salami in the refrigeration unit outside was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the microwave is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used to elevate clean plates is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the pizza refrigeration unit is not accurate. Broken
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the tubro air refrigeration is torn.
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of onions, ground meat, etc.
  • 1770 A - Critical Repeat The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2000 - Clean plates were observed stored unprotected on a filthy milk crate in the kitchen.
  • 2020 - Repeat Cooking spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2580 - A condensate drain line servicing ice machine was emptying liquid waste directly onto the pan placed on the floor.
  • 3490 - Newspaper stored in such a way that they could contaminate cutting board on the sandwich unit.
December 14, 2005Critical Procedures615Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. On back table pizza prep table.
  • 0560 - Linens in contact with food.
  • 0570 - Repeat Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
  • 0610 - Baked bread stored in the outside storage area unprotected, where it is subject to dust or other contamination.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed geno salami and ham in piedmont refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 0960 1 - Critical The food contact surface of the spatulas is not safe.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the milk crates used for product shelving is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the pizza reach in refrigeration is broken , is not accurate.
  • 1570 - Repeat Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises. Large table unit outback
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the turbo air reach in refrigeration is torn/damaged.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of garlic bottom.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: white cutting board.
  • 2020 - Repeat Large spoons in kitchen were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the handsink
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist. Unused equipment, open grease trap.
  • 3270 - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Flies present in the kitchen.
September 22, 2005Critical Procedures59Details / Comments
  • 0450 C - Critical Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form. Employee handling ice for soda dispenser with bare hands.
  • 0570 - Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed ham and ham salami in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the piedmont refrigeration reach in located outside torn.
  • 1570 - Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.
  • 1790 - Repeat The (cavity, of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2020 - Spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2750 - There is evidence of pest activity at the refuse container kept outside the establishment
  • 2760 - Refuse containers are stored full overnight immediately outside facility causing an attractant to pests.
  • 3080 - Repeat Lighting in kitchen between dish machine and hot holding poor.
  • 3270 - Critical Harborage conditions exist. Excess equipment stored outside, trash left outside at prep stage location overnight.
June 23, 2005Routine37Details / Comments
  • 0380 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans) Green Pepper strips 6 lb cans, Pitted olives 51 oz, Pomodori pelati 51 oz, severe pitted rust.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the pizza reach in unit is not accurate(broken).
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the turbo air and piedmont reach in refrigeration is damaged/torn..
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Three compartment sink leaking.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
March 24, 2005Critical Procedures26Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Cloth laying on slicer.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the piedmont reach in refrigeration damaged.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections to 3 vat sink is leaking.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the @Location@
January 27, 2005Follow-up05Details / Comments
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry. outside laying down.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. walk in cooler and outside dry storage.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the piedmont reach in refrigeration damaged.
  • 1570 - Repeat Piedmont reach in refrigeration located outside handles to open unit missing was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Plumbing connections to 3 vat sink is leaking.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  • 0790 - Repeat Improper methods used to thaw lasagne at room temperature in kitchen.
  • 2720 - Refuse containers stored in the establishment containing food residue wastes without lids during days establishment is closed..
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed ham and salami in piedmont reach in refrigeration located outside was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 3080 - Repeat Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the @Location@
  • 1600 - Repeat The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1060 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the salad make table refigeration lined with newspaper is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Cloth laying on slicer.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist Trash left undercovered in kitchen during closure. Trash in pickup truck not taken to main dumpster routinely.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 1190 - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in the pizza prep table reach in refrigeration is not accurate. Thermometer broken.
  • 0450 - Critical Repeat Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Preparing sandwiches
  • 0450 C - Bowl used as scoop in breader coating bag.
  • 1890 - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: mixing bowl and pots.
  • 3180 - Walk in refrigeration noted in need of cleaning.
  • 0160 - Critical Repeat A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation upon arrival to work, ,after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  • 1700 - Critical The operator is not sanitizing equipment, equipment being rinsed and dried with cloth.
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE). Raw patties in salad make table over tomatoes.
  • 0470 A 4 - Corrected During Inspection Observed the following food was observed stored without being in packages, in covered containers, or wrapped: crouctons stored on rack under utensils in container.
  • 0840 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) cheesecake in dessert display case was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Various dates of 13,17,18, and 21 Dec.
December 28, 2004Routine819Details / Comments
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Walk in cooler pots on floor.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the turbo air reach in and piedmont line reach in located outside are torn.
  • 1570 - Piedmont line reach in has missing door handles.
  • 2350 ii - Repeat Faucet to 3 compartment sink leaking.
  • 0790 - Improper methods used to thaw shrimp, and fish.
  • 1770 A - Critical Can opener dirty
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: make table gaskets, dessert display case sliding door frame. .
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the make table reach in floor is lined with newspaper, this is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at handsink and lavatories used by food employees
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Methods are not being used to control pests
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the coke dessert reach in cooler.
  • 0450 - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Corrected
  • 0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Went outside.Corrected
  • 3170 - Light shield in ceiling broken by dishmachine, ceiling separated from wall by dish area, ceiling over grill/stove area is not maintained in good repair
  • 3340 - Critical Bag sugar (50 lbs) stored on top of cases of bleach in dry storage room outside are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.Corrected
  • 3180 - Light shield on ceiling over prep table in kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed ham and salami in the piedmont refrigeration unit located outside was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
September 30, 2004Routine614Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the Turbo air refrigeration unit. (raw fish and shrimp, etc).
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Walk in refrigeration unit.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gasket of the Piedmont reach in and sandwich unit torn and rotten.
  • 1570 - Wall mechanical fan unit was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Corrected
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: both microwaves.
  • 1770 B - Critical Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: can opener
  • 1770 C - Repeat Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: pizza reach in refrigeration gaskets moldy. Corrected
  • 0830 - Critical The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed dessert pies in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
  • 3080 - Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk in refrigeration;
  • 1750 - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of cheese, butter, etc.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3040 - No soap at handsink
  • 2720 - Repeat Outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2000 - Clean pots were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
  • 3270 - Critical Repeat Harborage conditions exist
  • 3280 - Repeat Dead pests on light shield in kitchen by deep fryerwas found on the premises
  • 2890 - Light bulb in kitchen by 3 compartment sink not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2930 - Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Wall mechanical fan unit.
July 01, 2004Routine612Details / Comments
  • 3210 - Critical Three compartment sink being used to dispose mop water or similar wastes
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen (correceted)
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) hard salami in the piedmont reach in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the outside piedmont reach in refrigeration has mushrooms and three pans of cheese.
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of ground beef,clam chowder and pizza sauce.
  • 3270 - Critical Harborage conditions exist
  • 2720 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 3280 - Dead or trapped bugs,gnats was found on the premises in light shields.
  • 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
  • 2890 - Light bulb in your outside storage refrigeration area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 2350 ii - Plumbing connections faucets for 3 compartment sink are leaking.
  • 3140 - Employee personal items (cassette tape and lotion) stored with spices.
  • 2250 - There is no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility designed for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
  • 2650 -
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: gaskets to pizza dough and make table reach in units.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the piedmont line is torn, damaged and dry rotten).
  • 2600 - The outdoor refuse container is stored on absorbent material.
  • 2760 - Dumpster is not being removed when fill, resulting in an overflow of trash.
March 03, 2004Critical Procedures415Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. December 16, 2003Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen. (corrected)
  • 0220 - Critical Repeat The cook iseating/chewing while preparing meals in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
  • 0610 - Repeat Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor. made tomato sauce in pot stored on floor. (corrected)
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the dessert cooler.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device located in pizza dough cooler (broken)is not easily readable.
  • 0450 C - Critical Repeat Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.
  • 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: cutting board@EQUIPMENT@
  • 1770 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: make table reach in unit, microwave, reach in gasket.
  • 1570 - Repeat Walk in refrigeration gasket is dry rotting was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 3170 - Repeat Ceiling in kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) numerous cheese and pre-cooked pasta in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1660 - The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120°F and the actual temperature is 116; tried on twice toget correct temperature. There is no gauge to machine for employees to monitor.
December 05, 2003Routine39Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical Prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) salads in the glass display refrigeration unit is were not properly dated for disposition. Many pre-cooked pasta dishes stored in reach-in refrigeration units were not labeled or dated.
  • 0220 - Critical Food handler observed drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0450 C - Excessive bare hand contact with exposed food that is in a ready-to-eat (RTE) form.
  • 1570 - The door gaskets of the walk-in cooler and the cook's reach-in were dry rotting or torn and in need of replacement.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the men's washroom.
  • 3170 - Various parts of the ceiling were torn and damaged. The seal around the door of the walk-in cooler was cracked and damaged. Floor (kitchen) in need of repair.
  • 0610 - Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Trays of bread product and pizza dough stored uncovered atop the pizza oven.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1770 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Heavy grease accumulation on ventilation filters, hood, and fire suppression nozzles.
August 19, 2003Routine27Details / Comments

September 15, 2009 (Routine)


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April 15, 2009 (Routine)


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November 18, 2008 (Routine)


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July 25, 2008 (Routine)


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January 30, 2008 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued

January 14, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit not issued; A summary of changes to the Food Regulations, A model employee health guide, The food handler training schedule for 2008, Emergency guidelines for food service establishments given to restaurant operator.

November 02, 2007 (Routine)


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August 01, 2007 (Routine)


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March 21, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit not issued; Ensure all employees per local Ord. # 117, 5-8-78 procure and hold a valid food handler's card. Test results received 5 Apr 07, Permit issued.

December 20, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


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October 27, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


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Emergency Guidelines for Food Establishments given to PIC.

July 07, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


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4 quarts of heavy cream with sell by date of 3 Jul located in reach in refrigerator; dumpster area has no drain located for cleaning area.

March 17, 2006 (Critical Procedures)


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Food establishment looks very good today; numerous improvements has been done and accomplished; There sense of urgency has raised in protecting the public health.

January 16, 2006 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Permit Issued: Micowave and outside refrigeration unit is being replaced, establishment has improved since last inspection.

December 14, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


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Permit not Issued

September 22, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


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June 23, 2005 (Routine)


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March 24, 2005 (Critical Procedures)


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January 27, 2005 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
Permit issued

December 28, 2004 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Water sample received,negative for coliform; Permit not issued.

September 30, 2004 (Routine)


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Dry storage room outside needs cleaning of cod webs on wall and ceiling; can goods need to be cleaned before opening, tops are dirty.

July 01, 2004 (Routine)


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March 03, 2004 (Critical Procedures)


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December 16, 2003 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Follow up inspection for critical violations noticed on 5 Dec 03; corrections made; Permit issued; establishment will be closed from 6 -12 Jan 04

December 05, 2003 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Permit not issued; criticals need to be corrected before permit will be issued; Representative need to be contacted to correct wash temp and inquire about gauge for monitoring temperature..

August 19, 2003 (Routine)


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