Restaurants & Bars
29 Health Code Violations Reported At 1 Fredericksburg Restaurant
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported visiting 22 food establishments in Fredericksburg from Sept. 16-24.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors visited 22 food establishments in Fredericksburg between Sept. 16-24, finding health code violations at eight of them.
During a Sept. 17 visit to the Go Gi - Go Korean BBQ on Plank Road, an inspector reported finding 27 health code violations, including the absence of active managerial control; the person in charge being unable to provide procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events; and shrimp and squid being offered on the menu with an asterisk instructing customers to cook at their tables.
“EHS (Environmental Health Services) recommends the facility to fully cook the shrimp and squid inside the kitchen or provide parasite destruction documents for both the shrimp and squid," the inspection report says.
Find out what's happening in Fredericksburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
As a corrective action, the restaurant was instructed to provide "written agreements or statements from the supplier or aquaculturist that fish were raised and fed formulated feed, such as pellets, that contain no live parasites infective to aquacultured fish."
Here are the inspections for Sept. 5-13 reported by Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors.
Find out what's happening in Fredericksburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Beverley Ribinator BBQ (814-724TL)
62 Sapphire Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted
MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Mobile Food Unit | Risk Factor
September 24, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3412 Massaponax Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 24, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The outdoor trash compactor and dumpster are not being cleaned at a frequency needed to prevent the attraction of pests. Observed many maggot larvae around and on the compactor and dumpster. Corrective Actions: Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
The Dog House, We Let the Dogs Out (VA HOTDAWG)
11702 Harvestdale Dr Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
September 24, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge could not provide Chlorine test kit, provided sample test kit. Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer test kit is available to monitor Chlorine sanitizer.
- Operator could not provide hose bibb backflow preventer for filling of freshwater tank. Corrective Actions: Purchase backflow preventer to prevent backflow/backsigphonage.
The Ultimate Food Operation (VA 19-740)
4300 Prestwould Court Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Other
September 24, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Water supply is not adequate on the mobile unit. After 3 attempts to adjust the pump, water was not flowing at the 3 vat and handsink. Operator agreed to cease food operations to address the water supply issue. Corrective Actions: Water supply is not adequate to meet food service needs.
3515 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
September 24, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5000 Spotsylvania Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Adult Care Home Service | Follow-Up
September 24, 2024
- No Violations Reported
11108 Leavells Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Follow-Up
September 20, 2024
- No Violations Reported
12301 Spotswood Furnace Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 20, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5995 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 20, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1080 Hospitality Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Continental Breakfast | Routine
September 20, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The person in charge was unable to provide a valid certified food protection manager certificate. Corrective Actions: At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. This person shall show their proficiency of required information by passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
- The person in charge was unable to provide written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. A sample copy was provided in both English and Spanish. Corrective Actions: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
Kid's Station Powered by KinderCare at Work
1100 Sam Perry Blvd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Follow-Up
September 19, 2024
- No Violations Reported
120 Auction Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
September 18, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
Observed the can opener blade in need of cleaning. Person in charge changed the blade during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
Observed gaps at the bottom of the back door when closed fully shut. Corrective Actions: Except as specified in subsections B through E of this section, outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings. 2. Closed, tight-fitting windows. 3. Solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
Observed several cutting boards heavily scratched stored in the prep area. Corrective Actions: 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.
9815 Hospital Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
September 17, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4197 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
September 17, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed absence of demonstration of knowledge for the following: 1. Foodborne illness 2. Receiving delivery temperature 3. Cooking temperatures 4. Cooling temperature. Corrective Actions: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Observed absence of active managerial control. The following items are not being monitored: 1. Sanitizer PPM 2. Hand washing 3. Proper glove use. Corrective Actions: The Person in Charge or certified food manager is responsible for monitoring his/her employees for proper hand washing procedures to ensure effective hand washing. Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing.
- Person in charge was unable to provide procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. EHS provided a sample to the person in charge. Corrective Actions: Develop procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events in the food establishment.
- Observed a food employee washing their hands for 10 seconds. EHS demonstrated to the food employee the proper way to wash their hands. During the inspection the employee rewashed their hands correctly. Corrective Actions: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in the following manner: 1) remove and discard used gloves, 2) turn on warm water at the hand sink, 3) rinse hands/arms with warm water, 4) lather hands/arms with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds, 5) rinse hands/arms with warm water, and 6) dry hands/arms with paper towels and then turn off the water at the hand sink using the paper towel. Effective handwashing will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness and is an important part of the food employee training program.
- Observed the handwashing sink by the prep area had no running hot water when turned on. During the inspection the person in charge fixed the hand sink. Corrective Actions: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
- Observed shrimp and squid offered on the menu with an asterisk for customers to cook at their tables. EHS recommends the facility to fully cook the shrimp and squid inside the kitchen or provide parasite destruction documents for both the shrimp and squid. Corrective Actions: Provide written agreements or statements from the supplier or aquaculturist that fish were raised and fed formulated feed, such as pellets, that contain no live parasites infective to aquacultured fish.
- Observed the following foods improperly stored inside the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler: 1.Raw shell eggs stored over an uncovered container of raw onions and several containers of ready to eat sauces 2. Raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the reach-in cooler. During the inspection the person in charge relocated the foods. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Observed a food employee wearing disposable gloves and touch a soiled knob on the stove and proceed to handle a plate to put food on without removing the soiled gloves. During the inspection EHS instructed the employee to remove the soiled gloves and wash their hands before donning new gloves. EHS discussed with the employee proper glove use. Corrective Actions: Discard gloves once soiled.
- Observed the following foods uncovered inside the walk-in cooler 1. A bowl of spinach stored on the stop shelf 2. Large plastic container of raw onions During the inspection foods were covered. Corrective Actions: Foods shall be protected from contamination by being stored in packages, covered containers or wrappings unless being cooled.
- Observed the following food contact surfaces soiled. Through discussion with the person in charge none of the equipment was used the current day of the inspection. 1. Both deli slicers 2. Meat tenderizer 3. Sheet pans. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Observed the sink and surface sanitizer at the three compartments sink is not dispensing properly on the second attempt to test, sanitizer measured at 0 ppm. During the inspection the person in charge provided bleach. EHS recommended the person in charge have the sanitizer dispenser serviced. Corrective Actions: If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or quaternary ammonium compound is used it shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling.
- Observed the interior of the microwave soiled by the cooking area. Corrective Actions: The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
- Facility does not have a consistent date labeling system. EHS provided handout Corrective Actions: Date mark combined products with the earliest or first prepared RTE time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food ingredient or portion. The food must be served, sold or discarded within 7 days of preparation including the date of preparation of the first prepared ingredient.
- Observed the following foods prepared in the facility and held longer then 24 hours without a label to identify the foods. 1. Egg cups 2. Kimchi 3. Homemade sauces 4. Cut lettuce During the inspection the person in charge labels foods. Corrective Actions: Date mark the container of ready-to-eat (RTE), time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours in the food establishment to indicate the day or date by which the food shall be served or sold. The RTE TCS food may be held for a maximum of 7 days with the day of preparation counted as day 1.
- Observed romaine lettuce pull off the head inside a stainless pan at room temperature during the whole inspection from 12:00 pm-2:25. EHS will provide the person in charge with time as a public health control documents .Person in charge signed time as a public health control documents. Corrective Actions: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
- Observed facility is cooling foods in deep covered plastic containers. EHS discussed with the person in charge cooling in shallow uncovered containers. EHS provided handout. Corrective Actions: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans, 2) separating the food into smaller or thinner portions, 3) using rapid cooling equipment, 4) stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath, 5) using containers that facilitate heat transfer, 6) adding ice as an ingredient, or 7) other effective methods.
- Observed the following bulk containers without a label to identify the foods: 1. Soy sauce inside dispenser 2. Sauces inside squeeze bottles 3. Plastic container of flour by cook line. Corrective Actions: Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of theand (6) Nutrition labeling as specified in the CFR; and (6) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin.
- Observed several flying insects throughout the facility. EHS advised the person in charge to contact their pest control company the facility uses. Corrective Actions: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Eliminate harborage conditions to control and prevent the presence of pests on the premises.
- Observed no sneeze guard at the customer self-service salad bar inside the dining area. When EHS returned to review report with the person n charge ia nstalled a sneeze guard had been installed. Corrective Actions: Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means.
- Observed the following equipment stored improperly with the food contact surface facing up and exposed to contamination. EHS discussed with the person in charge items must be kept inverted. 1. Bowls 2. Whisk 3. Silverware 4. Ice bucket. Corrective Actions: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Observed several black food storage containers and stainless-steel pans on the clean dish rack stacked while wet. Corrective Actions: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored. Cloth-drying may transfer microorganisms to equipment or utensils.
- Observed two unsealed wooden spoons and a soiled linen rice strainer . Through discussion with the person in charge the linen rice strainer was reused . During the inspection the spoons and rice strainer were discarded. Corrective Actions: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: 1) smooth, 2) free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections, 3) free of sharp integral angles, corners, and crevices, 4) finished to have smooth welds and joints, and 5) accessible for cleaning and inspection. Cleaning and inspection shall be completed by one of the following methods: (a) without being disassembled, (b). by disassembling without the use of tools, or (c) by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools.
- Observed ten grocery store bags full of pork inside the walk -in freezer. Pork was in direct contact with the grocery bags. During the inspection person in charge voluntary discarded bags of food. Corrective Actions: Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be safe.
- Observed the interior of the dishwasher heavily soiled. Corrective Actions: warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as shall be cleaned as specified . Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function.
- Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. Inerior of cooling equipment 2. Shelving 3. Exterior of cooking equipment 4. Fan inside walk-in cooler. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- Observed at the mop sink a hose connected to a Y connector laying inside the basin of the mop sink . During the inspection the person in charge cut the hose 2 inches above the flood rim line of the basin. Corrective Actions: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
- Observed at the self service bar in the dining area , a Cuckoo water dispenser connected to a water line missing a backflow prevention devise. Person in charge was unable to provide spec sheets on equipment. A dual check backflow preventer is needed. EHS provided a handout to the person in charge. Corrective Actions: Install the backflow prevention device on the Cuckoo water dispencer so it is easy to service.
- Observed walls ,floors and ceiling throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Observed no deignated area for employees person foods . The following employees personal foods were stored next to customers foods. 1. Heavy cream inside walk-in cooler next to produce 2. Hot dogs inside bag hanging from shelf inside walk-in cooler 3. A case of raw shell eggs above produce inside walk-in cooler 4. Serveal large plastic containers of spices on the shelve above the prep table EHS discussed with the person in charge designating one area for employees person foods. Corrective Actions: Instruct employees to use the designated dressing rooms to prevent contamination of food, food equipment and utensils, and preparation surfaces.
4105 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 17, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2324 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
September 17, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4501 Jackson Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 17, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Facility does not have a employee that is a certified for protection manager. Corrective Actions: At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager, demonstrating proficiency of required knowledge and information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
- Observed the interior of the ice machine needs cleaning. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
210 Ferdinand Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 17, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Fredericksburg Christian High School
9400 Thornton Rolling Road Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
September 16, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Taqueria Y Antojitos Dona Reina (46-853 TM)
451 Central Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Pending
Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
September 16, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3345 Shannon Park Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
September 16, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge was unable to provide a signed employee health policy .EHS provide a sample to the person in charge. Corrective Actions: The Person in Charge or certified food manager shall inform all food employees and conditional employees of their responsibility to report any information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, such as E. coli, Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus.
10606 Benchmark Road Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
September 16, 2024
- No Violations Reported
What Violations Do VDH Inspectors Report?
Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected.
Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation.Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection.
Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions. It can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or officials can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.
The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the foodservice presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."
More Health Inspection Reports:
- Cobwebs Reported On Pizza Dough Roller Machine: Health Inspections
- Front Door Left Open At Fredericksburg Restaurant: Inspection Report
- Pesticide Devices Hanging In Bar Area Of Fredericksburg Restaurant
- Dead Petite Rodent Found In Food Prep Area At Fredericksburg Eatery
- No Bodily Fluid Clean-Up Plans At 2 Fredericksburg Restaurants: Report
- Dead Lizard On Rodent Trap Reported At Fredericksburg Restaurant
- Deep Fryer Grease Soiling Walls, Ceiling Tiles: Restaurant Inspections
- Flying Insets Reported Throughout Fredericksburg Eatery: Inspection
- Fake Crab Mislabeled On Menu Part Two: Fredericksburg Inspections
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
