Fredericksburg Health Inspections: Facility Voluntarily Closed Due To Pest Infestation

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The Rappahannock Area Health District visited several facilities around Fredericksburg during recent inspections. The most recently published round of inspections occurred between April 20 and April 26.

In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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.

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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.

They 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 they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.

Here are the most recent violations as listed by the Rappahannock Area Health Department:

• Five Guys, 570 Celebrate Virginia #153 Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  • Date inspected: April 20
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed the heat lamps used to hot hold french fries located a under damaged ceiling which is bulging due to a water leak. Water was not observed leaking during the inspection. The heat lamps were relocated under the main kitchen ceiling to prevent contamination during the inspection.
    • Observed ceiling in the men's toilet room damaged and leaking water. Also observed the ceiling above the french fries hot holding unit bulging and damaged due to a water leak. The person in charge reported a roofer was called to address the leak. A bucket was placed under the leak to catch water to prevent slips and falls. Discussed closing the men's toilet room until repairs are completed and convert the female toilet room to a unisex toilet room.
• Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, 75 Walpole Street Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: April 20
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed the employee leave the prep line with gloves on, go into the walk in cooler, return to the line, place something in her back pocket, place another glove on top of the old gloves, then continue to prep foods. The person in charge instructed her to remove her gloves and wash her hands.
• Greek House Of Pizza, 215 Kings Highway Suite 104 Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 20
  • Total violations: 11
    • Observed cold holding violations, a lack of date marking, a lack of hand washing. Ensure regular oversight of employees to ensure they are complying with the requirements of the Regulations.
    • No certified food protection manager available.
    • Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observation was discussed with the person in charge.
    • A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the three compartment sink. Observation was discussed with the person in charge.
    • Observed raw shelled eggs (for employee use) in the hand washing sink. The person in charge placed the eggs in the WIC.
    • Observed raw shelled eggs stored near and over ready to eat food in the walk-in-cooler. PIC relocated the eggs.
    • Per discussion with the person in charge, the dishes get washed, sanitized, then rinsed. EHS discussed proper sanitizing procedures with PIC. 3 compartment sink was set up during the inspection.
    • Observed the following Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods cold holding at improper temperatures at the small prep unit by pizza prep unit: 1) Salami (45'F); and in the prep unit by across from the range burner stove: 2) deli sliced ham (45'F), pasta ( 3) ground beef (46'F), 4) tzatziki sauce (44'F), 5) cooked noodles (46'F), 6) cooked fettuccini (53'F), 7) cooked gyro (53'F), 8) on the counter- tomato sauce stored on the counter (90'F). The person in charge discarded the pasta as it is been in the unit for over 4 hours and placed the other items in the WIC as they were there for 2 hours. PIC checked items in 2 hours and temperature was below 41'F.
    • A date marking system is not in use. PIC dated the items during the inspection.
    • Tzatziki sauce containers were saved and re-used to store other food items.
    • The following were observed in need of repair. 1) refrigeration unit by pizza prep unit (43'F) , 2) water collecting on the bottom shelf of the pizza perp unit, 3) refrigeration unit across from stove (50'F).
• Cowboy Jack’s, 2312 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  
  • Date inspected: April 20
  • Total violations: 10
    • Observed numerous sheet trays of chicken wings uncovered. Per discussion with the person in charge, chicken wings were put into the walk in cooler to cook after cooling the day prior. During the inspection the person in charge covered up the trays of chicken wings.
    • Observed the two cutting boards of the prep tables are heavily stained and need replacing or sanding down.
    • Observed the high temperature dish machine was not reaching the required temperature of 160 degrees F for sanitization of the dishes. VDH warewashing thermometer registered temperature of 155 degrees F after several attempts. EHS advised person in charge to manually sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink until a technician is called to repair the ware washing machine.
    • Observed the interior lip of the ice machine was heavily soiled.
    • Observed there is a consumer advisory statement on the menu but is not specific to which dishes are made to order.
    • Observed food employees working without a beard restraint.
    • Observed the caulking around the warewashing equipment is missing in some areas and need replacing.
    • Person in charge was unable to provide a test kit for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in the facility and test strips or thermometer for the high temperature warewashing machine.
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were observed in need of cleaning: 1. Interior surfaces and gaskets of ALL cooling and freezing equipment. 2. Exterior sufaces and handles of all equipment of the hot line. 3. Non food contact surfaces of the prep tables (under microwaves, under stacked dishes). 4.Inside of the fryer cabinet. 5. Cooking area next to oven.
    • Observed the following in need of cleaning: 1. Floors, floor drains and walls of the dishroom area 2. Floors of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer 3. Floors throughout the facility are in need of a deep and thorough cleaning. 4. The exterior vents of the hood system were observed dusty.
• Vocelli’s Pizza, 754 Warrenton Road Suite 105 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 21
    • During the inspection the food employees were not able to communicate the following: Adequate concentration requirements for Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer, cleaning and sanitizing of food contact equipment, symptoms and illnesses requiring reporting and restriction, absence of date marking of ready to eat TCS foods held longer than 24 hours in the food establishment and could not communicate food allergens. Strongly encourage food safety training of staff.
    • During the inspection the food employees were not able to communicate symptoms requiring reporting and restriction or provide an employee health policy. Food employees were able to communicate food borne illnesses but were not knowledge of symptoms of the illnesses or symptoms when employees should not work.
    • Observed the following: 1- Observed an employee enter the kitchen from the back door and handle a clean towel without washing their hands, and 2- Observed an employee don single use disposable glove to engage in food preparation activities after labeling a chemical spray bottle without washing their hands. Instructed food employees to wash their hands.
    • Observed both the front and warewashing handsink hot water does not flow when the faucet is turned on. Hot water needs to be turned on from the water connection under the sink. Instructed the person in charge to contact a plumber for repairs.
    • Observed absence of handwashing cleanser at the warewashing handsink. The facility's handsoap dispenser was not working and an employee was sent to the store to purchase handsoap pump dispensers.
    • Through discussion with the person in charge the facility is removing utensils in contact with TCS foods once daily for cleaning.. The facility is also only conducting a sanitize step to sanitize food prep surfaces, in absence of a wash step. Discussed requirements with the person in charge during the inspection.
    • Observed the following TCS foods cold holding at improper temperatures: 1- Pre-cooked sliced steak (51 degrees F) in the top of the pizza prep cooler and 2- Opened bag of shredded cheese (45 degrees F) inside the walk in cooler. The person in charge reported the TCS foods have been in the unit overnight and voluntarily discarded for safety.
    • Observed the food establishment does not have a date marking system in place to date mark ready-to-eat TCS foods. Develop a date marking system to identify when TCS ready-to-eat foods held longer than 24 hours shall be discarded. TCS food containers were date marked during the inspection.
    • Observed the food establishment holding lettuce using time as a public health control, for a period up to 4 hours, without prior notifying the health department. The food establishment's HACCP plan does not include using time as a public health control for cut lettuce. Provide written documentation to use time a public health control for a period up to 4 hours.
    • Observed a container of pizza sauce which is held at room temperature throughout the day. The food establishment is not adhering to their HACCP plan to hold pizza sauce for a period not to exceed 3 hours. During the inspection the person in charge placed a note on the pizza sauce to discard at 2:00 p.m., the pizza sauce was prepared and placed on the counter at 11:00 a.m.
    • Observed Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer spray bottle stored over the pizza prep table. The spray bottle was relocated during the inspection.
    • Observed spray bottle of Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer which was not labeled to identify the contents. The spray bottle was labeled during the inspeciton.
    • Observed a package of frozen precooked sliced steak thawing on a table in the warewashing area. The steak was relocated to the walk in cooler during the inspection.
    • The person in charge could not provide a food thermometer.
    • Observed gap at the bottom of the back door of the food establishment.
    • Observed four rolls of toilet paper, which have been removed from their protective wrapping, stored on a shelf in the employee toilet room and wrapped packages of pizza boxes stored on the floor.
    • Observed the warewashing handsink and mop sink are no longer sealed to the adjacent walls.
    • The facility could not provide a Quaternary Ammonium testing kit to monitor sanitizer solutions.
    • Observed accumulation of debris on the following nonfood contact surfaces: Interior of pizza oven, base of the 2 door upright freezer, track of the beverage cooler, around vent inside the walk in cooler.
    • Observed the walls, ceiling tiles and drain under the 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning.
    • Observed less than 2 foot candles of light inside the walk in cooler.
• Vinny’s Italian, 397 Suite #104 Garrisonville Road Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 15
    • Absence of active managerial control observed during the inspection. The person in charge (PIC) has failed to ensure employees are complying with the requirements of the Virginia Food Regulations. Observed temperature violations, cooling, cold holding, and lack of handwashing.
    • Observed 2 uncovered cups filled with drinks stored on the prep table. The person in charge moved the cups.
    • A food employee was observed cleaning his hands at the three compartment sink. Employee was instructed to wash his hands only at the handwashing sink.
    • Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observation was discussed with the person in charge.
    • Observed a bowl of cooked wings (71-73'F) that was cooked over 3 hours ago and stored in the oven to cool without monitoring the temperatures. Wings were discarded.
    • Observed the following TCS foods holding at improper temperatures in the prep unit by the cook line: items were placed in the unit for 6 hours as per the person in charge, 1) a container of cooked noodles (43-45' F), 2) a container of sliced ham (44-45'F), 3) a container of cooked eggplant (43-45'F), 4) a container of cooked sausage (56'F), 5) sliced deli turkey (53'F), in the oven: 6) a bowl of cooked wings cooked over 3 hours ago (71'F); on the counter: 7) a container of fresh garlic and oil mixed together- per discussion with the person in charge, the fresh garlic and oil mixture is always stored at room temperature, 8) two containers of flour- one is used for the raw chicken and the other one is used for the calamari, PIC stated the flour is stored at room temperature without sifting all day (about 10 hours). Items were discarded.
    • Observed 5 reduced oxygen packaged salmon that were completely thawed out. The salmon was located on the bottom shelf of the prep near the cook line. The packages had a label indicating that the salmon shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. PIC discarded the salmon.
    • Observed several wet wiping cloths on the counter throughout the facility. The person in charge placed the wet cloths in the sanitizer bucket.
    • Observed two prep units near the cook line in need of repair (45-50'F).
    • Observed several cutting boards that were heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    • The following nonfood contact surfaces were noted with an accumulation of grime and debris. 1) the non food contact surface of the oven, 2) non food contact surface of the hot holding unit, 3) fryer cabinets, 4) exterior of containers stored without removing the old labels.
    • Observed the walls, ceiling (including vents), and floors throughout the facility are in need of detailed cleaning.
    • Observed the following in need of repair: 1) hand washing sinks and 3 compartment sink to include drain boards need to be re-caulked, 2) broken and missing floor tiles, 3) Prep sink faucet is broken.
    • Observed jackets, hats, keys, cigarettes, and uncovered cups stored near food and single service articles. PIC moved items.
    • Observed the hood system and filters soiled with grime and debris.
• Fatty’s Taphouse Seafood & Grille, 225 Garrisonville Rd Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 4
    • Observed employees drink sitting on the prep table. The person in charge relocated the drink.
    • Observed that the hand sink near the cook's line does not have any hand soap. The person in charge indicated that this was on order.
    • Observed ceramic plates and bowls that were soild to the site and touch. The person in charge placed the items in the dish machine area for cleaning.
    • Observed shredded cheese at 58'F (corrected) and cut lettuce at 48'F in the salad pre unit, pico de gallo at 42'F and cooked pasta at 42'F in the rear display case. The person in charge discarded the cheese.
• Kobe Japanese Steak & Seafood, 261 Garrisonville Road Suite 101 Stafford, VA 22554
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed the following in need of repair: 1) re-caulk 3 compartment sink, 2) coving by the exterior door, 3) re-adjust ceiling tiles, 4) stopper for sanitizer basin in 3 compartment sink, 5) broken/cracked tiles.
    • Observed the following cold holding at improper temperatures: in the prep unit by the hand washing sink: 2 containers of cooked rice (54-57`F), in the walk-in-cooler: 1 container of cooked rice (60-62`F). Rice was placed in the units overnight. PIC discarded the rice.
    • The disclosure and reminder for the consumer advisory do not meet the food regulations requirements. The consumer advisory lacks the reminder, it only has the disclosure- Observed no asterisk (*) by the sushi and the cook to order steak.
    • Observed the following cold holding at improper temperatures: in the prep unit by the hand washing sink: 2 containers of cooked rice (54-57`F), in the walk-in-cooler: 1 container of cooked rice (60-62`F). Rice was placed in the units overnight. PIC discarded the rice.
    • Absence of active managerial control observed during the routine inspection conducted on 4/7/2022. Per discussion with the person in charge (PIC) of the food employees on the follow up inspection conducted on 4/21/2022, the employees are not monitoring food temperatures. The PIC is not aware of the Virginia Food Regulations. PIC of the front of the house is aware of the Regulations, however, she does not oversee the food employees.
• Hartwood Elementary School, 14 Shackleford’s Well Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed a staff member who is not a food service employee enter the kitchen and obtain ice from the ice machine. The employee was not observed wearing hair restraints or washed their hands upon entry into the kitchen. Instructed the person in charge to limit access to the kitchen by employees only directly involved in food operations.
    • Observed two racks of sheet pans stored in from of the warewashing handsink, blocking access to employees. During the inspection the racks were moved to permit access to the handsink.
    • Observed the hot water turned off at the warewashing handsink, only cold water flows from the handsink. Contact plumber to restore hot water.
    • Observed the can opener soiled. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area for cleaning.
    • Observed container of commercially prepared hard boiled eggs with an expiration date of 4/20/22. The eggs should have been discarded one day ago.
• Dixon Smith Middle School, 503 Deacon Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed chicken patty sandwiches (122-127`'F) hot holding in line C at improper temperatures- the sandwiches were placed in the unit for less than an hour and will be used for lunch in less than 4 hours- any leftovers will be discarded. Hot Holding unit temperature was 140 during the inspection. PIC will adjust the thermostat in the unit.
• Faith Baptist Church, 4105 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed no paper towels were available at the kitchen handsink. During the inspection the person in charge provided a roll of papertowels.
    • Observed the interior surfaces of the ice machine need cleaning.
• Chasqui Fast Chicken, 10621 Courthouse Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 6
    • Observed employee touching soiled non-food contact surfaces and preparing food without washing their hands.
    • The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. Temperature of the chicken in the reach in cooler after 4 hours measured 76'F. Chicken was reheated to 160'F and placed back in the reach in cooler.
    • The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked pork and cooked chicken in the refrigeration unit is not date marked. Items were dated during inspection.
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were observed soiled 1. Top of rotisserie oven 2. Utility sink 3. Sides of deep fryers
    • The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food. Observed 15 foot candles on the cooks line
    • Observed the hood system above the rotisserie oven to be soiled.
• Dunkin’ Donuts, 23807 Rogers Clark Blvd. Ruther Glen, VA 22546
  
  • Date inspected: April 21
  • Total violations: 12
    • The person in charge was unable to show verification of employee training in regards to employee health. She stated that the training was done online, but was unable to show it had been done. Left sample Employee Health Policy With the person in charge.
    • A food employee wearing gloves failed to wash their hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated their hands. Observed several employees touching dirty items (touch screen, dirty walk in door handle), then beging food prep without changing gloves or washing their hands. Employees were in structed to wash their hand and put on new gloves.
    • The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked by a sugar storage container. Container was moved during inspection
    • The food-contact surface of the ovens and the toaster are not cleaned at an appropriate frequency. These items were observed heavily soiled.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Observed many plastic food storage containers on the clean equipment rack stacked while wet.
    • Observed that the door hinge on the ice machine was broken and that the hot chocolate machine was leaking water. Also observed torn gaskets on all of the under counter reach in coolers.
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were observed heavily soiled: 1- the table under the oven, 2- the outer surfaces of the ovens, 3- the hot holding drawer station, 4- the 3 compartment sink, 5- the rack holding the donuts, 6- the POS touch screen, 7- the upsplash on the coffee maker and the tea maker, 8- the outer surfaces of the coffee maker, 9- the table holding the coffee maker, 10- both of the portable ice bins, 11- the counter under all of the equipment on the line, 12- the powder storage containers on the line, 13- the syrup bottles, 14-the shelf under the syrup bottles, 15- the plastic lexan holding up part of the late machine, 16- the outer surfaces of the latte machine, 17- inner surfaces of the under counter reach in coolers, 18- the shelving throughout the facility. IN GENERAL, ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ARE IN NEED OF A THOROUGH CLEANING.
    • The water line behind the hot chocolate maker is leaking.
    • The following physical facilities were observed in need of cleaning: 1- the walls throughout the facility, 2- the floor throughout the facility, especially under the equipment, 3-the floors in the walk in cooler and freezer, 3- the ceiling tiles around the HVAC vents, 4- the light fixtures in the kitchen and in the restrooms. IN GENERAL, ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES ARE IN NEED OF A THOROUGH CLEANING.
    • Observed keys, cell phones and other items stored on the dry storage shelf and other areas throughout the kitchen.
    • The ventilation hood over the oven and toaster and the air ducts over the serving live were observed soiled.
• Chichester Park Concessions, 125 Ralph Williams Drive Stafford, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 22
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed the popcorn basket used to prepare the popcorn soiled. The person in charge removed the popcorn basket for cleaning.
    • Observed two unopened packets of sliced cheese (43, 44 degrees F) cold holding at improper temperatures in the 1 door Delfield reach in cooler #1. The person in charge reported the cheese has been in the unit overnight and voluntarily discarded. The temperature in the unit lowered to 37 degrees F by the end of the inspection.
• Woodmont Genesis Health Care, 11 Dairy Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 22
  • Total violations: 18
    • Absence of active managerial control observed during the inspection. The person in charge (PIC) is not monitoring temperatures of TCS food during cold holding, observed hand washing violations during the inspection.
    • PIC was unable to provide documentation of training relating to the employee health policy for this facility. PIC had a blank employee health policy sample- employees read and signed during the inspection.PIC will hang the policy on the wall
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility. EHS discussed proper procedures for bodily fluids clean up. Provided handout for the June 2021 VA Food regulations update.
    • Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observation was discussed with the person in charge.
    • Observed the following: 1) a food employee handled soiled dishes and a wet soiled towel then handled ready to eat pancakes. 2) employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean plates without first washing his hands. Employees were instructed to wash their hands. 1) Pancakes were discarded, 2) plates were placed in the dishwasher unit to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
    • No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink near the office. PIC provided paper towels.
    • Sanitizing solution Less than 100 PPM used in the 3 compartment sink is not at an acceptable concentration according to the Virginia food regulations. According to the manufacturer instructions the concentration should be at (200'F)
    • Observed several containers, pots, tongs, a meat slicer, a can opener soiled to the touch and sight.
    • Observed 4 ham and cheese sandwiches stored in the reach in cooler overnight by the ice machine that were cold holding at improper temperatures (54-56'F). The sandwiches were discarded.
    • Per discussion with the person in charge the ground beef gets thawed on the counter at room temperature. Proper thawing methods were discussed with the PIC.
    • PIC could not provide a thin probe food thermometer.
    • Observed several flies throughout the facility.
    • Observed several wet wiping cloths on the counter. The person in charge placed the wet cloths in the sanitizer bucket.
    • Observed the following: 1- hand washing sinks and the 3-compartment sink need to be re-caulked, 2- leak in the coffee machine, 3- ice machine, 4- faucet is leaking in the 3 compartment sink, 5- reach in cooler (43'F unopened) near the dishmachine. PIC contacted maintenance.
    • The person in charge could not provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator to monitor sanitization of equipment in the hot temperature dishwasher.
    • Accumulations of debris were noted on the following nonfood contact surfaces: 1) Interior, including gaskets, of reach in refrigeration units, 2) oven, 3) stove, 4) microwave, 6) shelving units, 7) dishmachine.
    • Observed no backflow prevention device on the coffee machine and the ice machine that connected directly to the water line.
    • The following areas were noted in need of cleaning: ceiling tiles (including vents), walls, and floors throughout the facility to include walk-in-cooler and freezer.
• Riverbend High School, 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  
  • Date inspected: April 26
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed no paper towels were available at the handwash sink by the employees break table. During the inspection an employee provided paper towels.
    • Observed ice in one of the handwashing sinks of the kitchen. EHS explained to the person in charge handwashing sinks purposes.
• Harrison Road Elementary School, 6230 Harrison Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  
  • Date inspected: April 26
  • Total violations: 4
    • The light intensity over the 3 compartment sink is 17 foot candles.
    • The following are in need of repair: 1. The hot holding unit B is not holding temperature. The unit states 149 F, but the thermometer inside has 118 F. 2. The walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer handles.
    • Observed a food employee wearing a bracelet and several black elastic bands on wrists. During the inspection, the food employee removed the jewelery. (Corrected)
    • Observed boxes of mac and cheese on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
• Salem Elementary School, 4501 Jackson Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
  
  • Date inspected: April 26
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed the interior lip of the ice machine is soiled.
• Fas Mart #19, 620 Cambridge Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 26
  • Total violations: 30
  • Note: Facility voluntarily closed due to "pest infestation."
    
    • The person in charge failed to communicate food safety risks to prevent transmission of foodborne illnesses. Absence of active managerial control and numerous risk factor violations were observed during the inspection including: Cold holding, reheating and cooling violations. The person in charge could not communicate reheating for hot holding time and temperature requirements for reheating of TCS foods cooled in the food establishment and improper cleaning and sanitizing of food contact equipment. Food safety education was provided during the inspection.
    • No certified food protection manager available.
    • The person in charge was unable to provide documentation of training relating to the employee health policy for this facility. Provided employee health policy sample.
    • The person in charge failed to describe the symptoms associated with foodborne illnesses.
    • Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observation was discussed with PIC. Employee rewashed his hands properly.
    • A food employee stepped outside of the kitchen, touched someone's hands while having gloves on, handled soiled equipment, then handled ready to eat rotisserie chicken without first washing his hands and donning clean gloves. Employee was asked to wash his hands.
    • Employee was observed handling ready to eat eggs and sausage links with his bare hands. Items were discarded.
    • Observed an uncovered container of raw tilapia fish stored near pre-cooked ready to eat eggs.
    • Observed uncovered container of raw fish stored in the walk in cooler that was not protected from cross contamination due to being stored under the vents and a cardboard box.
    • Per discussion with the PIC the tray that holds the fried chicken gets cleaned with degreaser then rinsed with water once at the end of day. PIC was asked to wash, rinse, and sanitize the tray at least every 4 hours or when contamination occurs. Tray was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
    • Observed the following several containers, lids, cooking utensils, and bowls were observed soiled to sight and touch throughout the facility The person in charge was asked to wash, rinse, and sanitized the items.
    • Observed rotisserie chicken that was cooked from raw an hour prior to temperature check hot holding at improper temperature (109-119'F) , PIC was asked to reheat the chicken to 165'F for hot holding. Chicken was reheated to 143'F. PIC did not have a thermometer to monitor the temperatures. Chicken was discarded.
    • Observed the following hot holding at improper temperature: Hot holding unit in the front of the house: 1) cut rotisserie chicken cooked from raw (127'F), 2) commercially prepared mashed potatoes (115-117'F); *hot holding unit by the oven: 3) pre-cooked hamburger 121'F, 4) pre-cooked egg patties (108'F), 5) pre-cooked sausage links (122'F); *hot holding unit by the VDACS WIC: 6) six whole rotisserie chickens (109-118'F), fried chicken patty (111'F). Items that were cooked and placed in the unit for under 4 hours were reheated to 165'F, items that were cooked and placed in the for over 4 hours were decarded.
    • Observed 2 large containers of flour stored on a cart by the 3-compartment sink- the flour was in use for breading fish and chicken over four hours prior to the inspection and was not sifted. Flour was discarded.
    • Observed an opened bag of beef hot dogs date marked for disposition 2 weeks from the date of the inspection- person in charge could not communicate when the bag was opened. Hot dogs were discarded.
    • Observed 3 bottles of chemicals stored next to single serve articles on the prep unit. Bottles were re-located.
    • No thin probe thermometer available during the inspection. PIC had 2 nonfunctional thermometers.
    • Observed the following: 1) a dead mouse in the dry storage area, 2) an uncovered mice glue trap covered with paper towels under the 3-compartment sink per discussion with the employee the paper towels were placed to cover a dead mouse, 3) dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink, 4) a sticky fly strips covered with dead flies under the 3 compartment sink.
    • Harborage conditions exist, observed mice droppings.
    • Observed a spider and a cockroach under 3 compartment sink.
    • Observed several food boxes stored directly on the floor.
    • Observed the Quaternary Ammonium testing kit expired in 2019. Food employee did not know how to properly test the concentration of the sanitizer. Discussed purchasing a new test kit during the inspection.
    • The nonfood contact surfaces throughout the facility are noted with an accumulation of grime and debris.
    • Observed a hose attached to a Y connector at the mop sink without an air gap or a back flow prevention device.
    • Observed all sinks throughout the facility in need of cleaning.
    • Observed the ceiling (including vents), floors, and walls throughout the facility are in need of detailed cleaning to include walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer.
    • Observed the following in need of repair: 1) 3 compartment sink needs to be re-caulked, 2) hand washing sink need to be re-caulked 3) broken tiles by the walk-in-cooler, 4) broken coving, 5) holes in walls throughout the facility, 6) several ceiling tiles throughout the facility need to be re-adjusted.
    • Observed 2 wet mops not hung up to air dry.
    • Observed the hood system and filters soiled with grime and debris
    • Observed the following: 1) personal cellular phone, 2) charger, 3) three covered cups stored on the perp unit near single service articles. PIC moved the items.
• Martina’s Cantina (VA 515-941), 64 Battery Ridge Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  
  • Date inspected: April 26
  • Total violations: 4
    • Observed that the Certified Food Managers Certificate has expired.
    • Observed a chemical bottle that was not labeled. The PIC labeled the bottle.
    • Observed that there are no test strips available for the sanitizer.
    • Observed that the floor near the water tanks is not smooth and easily cleanable.

Here are the locations that recorded flawless inspections during their recent visit from the health department:

• Post Oak Middle School
• Best Western Plus Thornburg Inn & Suites
• Caroline Meal Center
• Icey Somethin Icey (VA ISEE ICEY)
• Tia Bety's Shaved Ice (108-286 TM)
• Gayle Middle School (NEW)
• Pizza Hut
• Zynda Apothecary
• Taqueria y Pupuseria Don Jose (TYY-6973)
• Eats - A Burger Joint
• Chancellor High School
• Berkeley Elementary School
• Rebellion