Rappahannock Area Health District
1320 Central Park Blvd, Suite 300, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | Visit Official Website

Paradise Diner

260 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

June 23, 2022
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

15: 470 Observed the following: 1) an uncovered container of cooked mushrooms stored near raw shrimp and fish on the bottom shelf in the second prep unit by the wall. 2) a tray of raw chicken stored over a tray of raw beef in the reach in cooler by the exterior door. Items were re-arranged.
Corrective Actions: Raw foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs shall be stored properly inside refrigerators and freezers to prevent cross contamination. Raw foods shall be stored on shelving units below or separated from all cooked foods, commercially processed foods, washed produce, leftover foods, etc.

16: 1900 Observed the dishmachine not operating properly. The concentration of the chlorine is 0 PPM. EHS instructed PIC to use 3- compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until the unit is repaired.
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.

20: 800 Observed the following TCS foods stored at room temperature without prior approval from the Health Department for using time as a public health control (TPHC), items were not labeled to track time: pork sausage patties (84'F), pork sausage links (82'F), scrapple (74'F), raw shell eggs (64'F), cooked home fries (68'F). Per discussion with the person in charge, the items are cooked shortly after opening and stored by the grill for easy access. No temperatures were taken throughout the cooling process to ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Per the Virginia Food Regulations, TCS foods have to be held either cold or hot- foods can not be left at room temperature unless the facility was granted permission by the Health Department and required records are in place. EHS discussed TPHC requirements with PIC.
Corrective Actions: Ensure that foods that are cooked are cooled from 135'F to 70'F within 2 hours and from 70'F to 41'F within 4 hours.

35: 790 Observed four packets of thawed out tilapia fish stored on the top shelf of the second perp unit near the wall. The instructions on the package stated that the product has to be removed from the packet prior to thawing. Fish was discarded.
Corrective Actions: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration.

36: 1320 (A-D) Observed several of the cooling units without temperature measuring devices.
Corrective Actions: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

38: 3270 (3) Observed the presence of multiple flying insects by the dry storage room.
Corrective Actions: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Routinely inspect the premises to control the presence of pests on the premises.

49: 1800 Accumulation of debris was noted on the exterior of fryer, stove, all refrigeration units.
Corrective Actions: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

55: 3180 The following areas were noted in need of cleaning: 1) wall and floor by the dishmachine area; 2) the walk in cooler and freezer; 3) storage room area in the back of the house.
Corrective Actions: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.

56: 3140 Observed several employees' personal belongings stored next to food and equipment throughout the facility. Items were relocated.
Corrective Actions: Personal belongings must be stored away from food and equipment.

Additional Comments

Discussed the following with the person in charge:
1) Virginia food regulations June 2021 update.
2) Date Marking
3) Hair restraints.
4) Uncovered Foods.
5) Location of air-conditioning unit- cover items below.
6) Broken glass in hot holding unit & stainless steel film in RIF.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Cut Tomatoes 40 °F Cold Holding
Homemade White Gravy with Sausage 165 °F Hot Holding
Coleslaw 39 °F Cold Holding
Cooke Rice 40 °F Cold Holding
Grits( cooked with milk) 136 °F Hot Holding
Mussels (purchased frozen) 38 °F Cold Holding
Vegetable Omelet (raw shell eggs) 152 °F Cooking
Country Fried Steak 168 °F Cooking
Scallops (purchased frozen) 39 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
Sanitizer Bucket (EHS) Chlorine 100 Bleach 76 °F
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
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
IN
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Compliant
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
IN
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 (0 points)
OUT
15 Food separated & protected.
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
COS
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
OUT
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
COS
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
IN
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
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
35 Approved thawing methods used.
COS
Observations
OUT
36 Thermometers provided & accurate.
Violation
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
38 Insects, rodents, animals absent.
Violation
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean.
COS
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation
Observations
OUT
56 Adeq. ventilation & lighting, designated areas used.
COS
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant