Observations & Corrective Actions

Additional Comments

I visited this location for a pre-opening inspection this afternoon, but I could not issue the VDH food permit.

Owner did have sanitizer test strip kit, probe thermometer, shielded lighting, and CPFM ServSafe manager certification.

Please address the following:
Have drain plugs for the three-compartment sink dish washing sink.
Ensure the covered molding (at floor-wall junction) in the dry storage / dishwashing section of the kitchen is smooth, easily cleanable, and non porous as the wood is unfinished today.
Replace the coved molding that is missing from under the hand sink in the kitchen.
Repair the walls to they are smooth and easily cleanable in the kitchen -- there are several smaller holes in the walls in the dry storage area.
Ensure the employee bathroom door in the kitchen is self closing.
Ensure there are trash cans near the hand sinks.
Install a splashguard between the hand sink and 1-compartment food prep sink to prevent potential contamination as these sink are right beside each other - touching.
Ensuring the hand sinks, three-compartment sink, and sprayer area, etc. is sealing against the wall such as with using caulking.
If using bleach/chlorine as your sanitizer, please use a bleach that has food contact cleaning instructions on the label and does not have any additives nor is scented (totally fresh scent LA's Bleach was present).
Also, please ensure you have bright enough lighting at the bar, in the dish washing areas, and in the food prep or food storage area-- owners were working to replace burnt out /missing lighting today.
Ensure all containers used to hold food are food safe and that nothing from the plastics will leech into the food from the plastic food containers.
IQF fish box was observed in the freezer ; discussed proper thawing procedures to cut open the vacuum sealed fish to allow oxygen in the environmental to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulism.

Once you address these issues and your food facility meets the VA Food Regulation please reach back out for another pre-opening inspection.