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Fredericksburg Health Inspections: How Old Is This Pancake Batter?
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors visited 20 food establishments in Fredericksburg recently, finding violations at 10 of them.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors visited 20 food establishments in Fredericksburg between Oct. 6-Oct. 9, finding health code violations at ten of them.
During an Oct. 9 visit to the Denny's restaurant on Patriot Highway, an inspector noticed that the person in charge was not aware of some of the best practices restaurants need to follow in order to keep food safe. This included keeping various food items at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage and the growth of harmful bacteria.
"Observed pancake batter cold holding on top of prep cooler at the cook line at 60 degrees," the inspector reported. "Through discussion with the person in charge pancake batter was removed from the reach-in cooler at 5:00 am and will be discarded at 9:00 am."
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As a corrective measure, the inspector provided the person in charge at the Denny's with documents explaining how to use time as a public health control.
To find out what constitutes a violation, scroll to the bottom of the page.
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Here are the inspections for Oct. 6-9 reported by Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors.
16300 Dawn Blvd. Hanover, VA 23069
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
October 9, 2024
- No Violations Reported
10360 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
October 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed no hand soap available at the handwashing sink located near the cooking station . During the inspection the person in charge provided hand soap. Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.
- Observed the interior of all three micowaves heavily soiled. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
- Observed pancake batter cold holding on top of prep cooler at the cook line at 60 degrees Through discussion with the person in charge pancake batter was removed from the reach-in cooler at 5:00am and will be discarded at 9:00 am. EHS provided time as a public health control documents. Corrective Actions: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Observed raw shell eggs at 58 degrees cold holding at improper temperatures on the top of the prep cooler. Observed eggs stored in a small and overfilled container. During the inspection the EHS provided time as a public health control documents. Eggs were pulled from reach-in cooler at 6:00am and will be discarded at 10:00 am. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Through discussion with the person in charge facility is using time as a public health control for raw shell eggs and pancake batter. Foods were not labeled indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. The person in charge was unable to provide Time as a public health control approval docouments . During the inspection EHS provided time as a public health control documents during the inspection . Person in charge Signed document and labeled foods indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 1. Pancake batter was at 60 degrees and removed from the reach in cooler at 5:00 am and will be discarded at 9:00am 2. Raw shell eggs were at 58 degreees and removed from the reach-in cooler at 6:00am and will be discarded at 10:00am Corrective Actions: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours is used as the public health control : 1) the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature or, 2) the food shall have an initial temperature of 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 3) the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 4) the food shall be cooked and served, served if ready to eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 5) the food if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded.
- Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning : 1. Floor fans 2. Exterior of all cooking equipment 3. Interior of cooling equipment 4. All shelving. Corrective Actions: Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment should be free of encrusted grease and soil.
- Walls , floors and ceiling ( including air vents ) need 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 the following facilities in poor repair 1. peeling/damaged ceiling tiles 2. cracked floor tiles by cookline and salad prep cooler 3. floor tiles in need of grouting in the back of the house. Corrective Actions: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Observed accumulation of debris on hood vents in the food establishment. Corrective Actions: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
10635 Spotsylvania Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
October 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Facility could not provide a certified food 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 no paper towels at the hand sink by the deli slicer or three compartment sink . During the inspection the person in charge placed paper towels at the hand sinks. Corrective Actions: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands after handwashing.
- Observed the deli slicer soiled, through discussion with the person in charge the deli slicer was last used the day prior to the inspection. Corrective Actions: Clean food-contact surfaces of the deli slicer no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.
- Observed the following TCS foods cold holding at improper temperatures inside prep cooler #1 and walk-in cooler : 1. italian deli meat at 51 degrees -prep cooler 2. Pre cooked chicken at 49 degrees -prep cooler 3.Shredded precooked chicken 48 degrees -prep cooler 4.Shredded precooked beef 48 degrees -prep cooler 5. Deli ham 50 degrees -prep cooler 6. Deli turkey 53 degrees -prep cooler 7. Tuna salad 49 degrees -prep cooler 8. Grilled pre cooked chicken 47 degrees Through discussion with the person in charge foods were placed inside the walk-in cooler at 7:30am the current day of the inspection . The doors on the prep cooler had been left open since 7:30 am so foods would not freeze over . Observed the follwoing foods inside the walk-in cooler cold holding at inproper temperatures: 1. Four bags of deli roast beef at 58 degrees 2. Three bags of italian deli meat at 62 degrees 3. Two bags of shredded lettuce 58 degrees Foods hve been stored inside walk-in cooler since the last food delivery the week proir to the inspection . Foods were discarded during the inspection All Foods were discarded during the inspection Contact technician for service/repair. Discussed placing small portions, using ice baths and monitor internal temperatures of TCS foods every 3 hours. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Observed inside the walk-in cooler one case of 2% milk with a use by date of 8/11/24. Milk was discarded during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Discard the food at this time and ensure all RTE time/temperature control for safety food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date.
- Observed absence of hair and beard restraints used for the only employee in the food establishment. Corrective Actions: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.
- Person in charge was unable to provide a quat test kit. Corrective Actions: Ensure a test kit is AVAILABLE
250 Stafford Lakes Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed several holes in ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen and dry storage closet. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
604 Breezewood Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
October 9, 2024
- No Violations Reported
404 Willis St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The quaternary ammonium sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink was testing at 0 ppm, after running it for about 5 minutes and re-testing. The dish machine is currently being used to clean all of the dishes. Until the sanitizer dispenser is fixed a solution will be manually made to sanitize thermometers, and wiping cloth buckets if they are used. Corrective Actions: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
16415 Dahlgren Rd King George, VA 22485
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reports
35 Walpole Street #101 Stafford, VA 22554
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
October 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge could not provide the employee health policy. Document provided.
- Corrective Actions: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
- Person in charge could not provide clean up procedures for bodily fluid clean up. Document provided. Corrective Actions: Provide a written plan for employees to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrhea events with discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto food surfaces that includes the procedures for cleaning and sanitizing affected areas, disposing of the discharge and contaminated food items, and protecting employees while they respond to a vomting or diarrheal event.
- Observed a stainless steel container soiled to the sight and touch stored on a shelf. Container was taken to 3comp sink for cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Observed the chlorine test strips for the dishmachine expired. PIC brought out valid test strips. Corrective Actions: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use.
- Observed the exterior and interior of all equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- Observed the floors, walls, and floor drains throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
- Observed the hood filters over the fryers and hood vent over the pizza oven in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
2005 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
8246 Dahlgren Road King George, VA 22485
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1 Learning Ln. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
100 Panther Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the top interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
10381 Ridge King George, VA 22485
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Pat's Tenderloving Daycare LLC
16415 Dahlgren Rd King George, VA 22485
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2005 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
October 8, 2024
- No Violations Reported
El Gran Charro Mexican Restaurant
5825 Plank Road 101 & 103 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- 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: Provide a written plan for employees to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrhea events with discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto food surfaces that includes the procedures for cleaning and sanitizing affected areas, disposing of the discharge and contaminated food items, and protecting employees while they respond to a vomting or diarrheal event.
- Observed the interior of the ice machine heavily soiled. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Observed the following foods inside the walk-in cooler cold holding at improper temperatures : 1. Two large plastic containers of salsa (48-50 degrees) 2. Two large stainless steel pans of beans ( 47-51 degrees) 3. Two large plastic containers of Queso cheese ( 49-51 degrees) 4. One large stainless steel pan of precooked pork ( 47 degrees) 5. Two large plastic containers of shredded lettuce ( 45-47 degrees ) Through dicussion with the person in charge all foods were prepared on 10/5 and 10/6 .All foods were stored over night inside the walk-in cooler. During the inspection all foods were voluntary discarded. Corrective Actions: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety foods at 41 F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Through discussion with the person in charge the folllowing foods are offered undercooked on the menu and have no asterisk. 1. Huevo Ranchero over easy eggs 2. Steak Ranchero 3. Steak A La Tampoena 4. Carne Asada 5. Cane Encebollada During the inspection the person in charge marked asterisks on the menu. Corrective Actions: The Consumer Advisory shall include a reminder statement that includes asterisking (*) the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states one of the following: 1) "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request", or 2) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness", or 3) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions".
- Observed facility is cooling large quantities of foods in large plastic and stainless steel pans. EHS discussed with the person in charge cooling foods in shallow stainless steel pans . EHS will provide handout to the person in charge. Corrective Actions: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill 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 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Observed a green and blue plastic cutting broad heavily scored and plastic peeling. 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 the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. Exterior of the ice machine 2. All shelving 3. Exerior of cooking equipment. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- Observed walls ,floors and ceilings 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.
418 Garrisonville Rd #118 Stafford, VA 22554
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
October 7, 2024
- No Violations Reported
95 Reservoir Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 7, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
120 Juggins Road Stafford, VA 22556
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed egg and bacon croissant sandwiches (113, 113, 112, 112, 105 and 102) in the hot holding cabinets and serving line hot holding at improper temperatures. The person in charge reported the foods were reheated, wrapped and placed in the equipment at 6:52 a.m. Foods will be discarded at the end of breakfast service (9:00 a.m.). Foods may have cooled during assembly of sandwiches. Discussed pulling out 1-2 pans at a time for sandwich assembly. Corrective Actions: Hot hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Observed opened package of commercially prepared hard boiled eggs which was opened on 9/23/24. Food should have been discarded on 9/29/2024. The person in charge discarded the food for safety. Corrective Actions: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is commercially processed and held for more than 24 hours after it is opened must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. The day that the package is opened counts as Day 1. Food shall be held at 41°F or less for no more than 7 days. Upon request, employees must be able to clearly explain the date marking system to the Health Department.
840 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Carry Out | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed outer openings at the bottom of the back door. Corrective Actions: 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 plastic containers wet while stacked in the ware wash area. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air dried or used after adequate draining as specified in 40 CFR 180.940 before contact with food. 2. Shall not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
- Observed a long hose connected to a Y connector missing a back flow prevention device. Corrective Actions: A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb (threaded faucet) if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law by: 1. Providing an air gap as specified under 12VAC5-421-2200. 2. Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under 12VAC5-421-2210.P
- Observed the employee restroom door not self-closing. Corrective Actions: Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
- Observed the walls, floors, and mop sink in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5167 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge was unable to provide a signed copy of the employee health policy. Corrective Actions: Mainatain proof of training for all food employees that they have been informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmissible through food.
- Observed the mop sink with a long hose and sprayer attached without a dual check valve, atmospheric backflow preventer is connected to the faucet. During the inspection the operator removed the spray nozzle. Informed the operator the spray nozzle is not permitted to be used and connected to the hose until the appropriate backflow preventer (dual check valve with atmospheric vent) is installed. EHS provided a handout. Corrective Actions: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system.
8201 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Facility does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Corrective Actions: At least one person with a supervisory position must have Certified Food Protection manager Credentials.
- Observed an employee exiting and entering the kitchen, scratching their forehead, wiping their hands on their pants, handling, clean equipment, then preparing food, without washing their hands. Corrective Actions: Employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils after touching bare human body parts or hair, after using toilet room, re-entering kitchen, after drinking, when switching between tasks, before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with foods and after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands.
- Facility does not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator to measure the rinse temperature of the high temperature sanitizing dish machine. Corrective Actions: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.
- Observed employee with nail art on their fingernails preparing food, without wearing gloves. Corrective Actions: Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a food employee shall not wear fingernail polish or artificial nails when working with exposed food.
5769 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
October 7, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge was unable to provide a certified food protection manager. Corrective Actions: At least one employee with suprvisory 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 a employee health policy .EHS provided a sample to the person in charge.
- 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 transmissable through food as specified under 2-201.11(A).
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:
- Health Inspectors Found Only 1 Violation At 1 Fredericksburg Kitchen
- 29 Health Code Violations Reported At 1 Fredericksburg Restaurant
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- 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
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