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9301 Lee Ave, Manassas, VA 20110 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)

Zam Zam Kabob House

9091 Mathis Avenue Suite 101 Manassas, VA 20110
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

November 13, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

10: 2310 Handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink was blocked
Corrective Actions: Provide access to the handwashing sink during all hours of operation.

16: 1700 (6c) (6d). CMA Warewashing machine was in state of disrepair.
Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.

22: 0820 (A2) Ground beef measured at 47 F at walk in cooler
Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

47: 1150 The nonfood contact surface of the walk in cooler floor is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

47: 1570 The door gaskets of the following unit( Walk in Cooler, Two door upright refrigerator) are damaged):
Corrective Actions: Repair/replace the gaskets.

Additional Comments

1.   All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
2..   The CFPM was also instructed to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine until the equipment be repaired and the PWHD be contacted for a follow up inspection. In addition to only use the 3-compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact equipment and utensils.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Raw chicken boneless at walk in cooler 38 °F Cold Holding
Rice at electric kittle 160 °F Hot Holding
Ground beef at walk in cooler 46 °F Cold Holding
Rice 180 °F Cooking
Chickpeas at hot holding device 137 °F Hot Holding
Pre cooked chickpeas at walk in cooler 40 °F Cold Holding
Raw chicken at walk in cooler 40 °F Cold Holding
Biryani rice at walk in cooler 39 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
CMA dishwashing machine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
Walk in Cooler 38 °F
2 door upright refriegerator 41 °F
One door upright refriegerator 40 °F
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS Violation
Observations
Approved Source
NO
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
COS Violation
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
NA
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation