Il Mee Restaurant - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:


Facility Type:Full Service Restaurant
Inspection type:Risk Factor Assessment
Inspection date:September 28, 2011
Number of critical violations:7
Number of non-critical violations:  2

Definition of critical and non critical violations

Violations:


A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Observation / Corrective Action
2-201.11(A)(1)-(5)   Critical Repeat Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information to be used by the person-in-charge to develop a complete employee health policy.
A complete employee health policy must have the following elements: 1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "The Big Five Foodborne Illnesses Information Sheet" handout); and 2) Documentation that employees have been instructed of their responsibility to report symptoms of, diagnosis of or exposure to foodborne illness to management (see "Employee Health Agreement" handout); and 3) A management plan to restrict or exclude employees, as applicable, who have symptoms, diagnosis or exposure to foodborne illness (see "Employee Illness Decision Guide for PIC/CFM" handout). The information provided at the time of this inspection will help you develop and implement this policy. Handouts are available in the following languages: English, Chinese (traditional), Korean, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. If you have any questions about your employee health policy, please contact your area inspector or contact the Health Department at 703-246-2444, TTY 703-591-6435.
2-401.11(A)  Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Food employees may have beverages in the kitchen areas as long as they are covered and consumed through a straw and stored in a manner that will prevent contamination to food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items.
2-301.14(A)-(I)  Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed no handwashing by foodservice employees engaged in multiple foodhandling tasks.
ALL food employees shall wash their hands OFTEN especially after handling trash, using the restroom, handling raw meats, handling soiled equipment and utensils, BEFORE putting on clean gloves, etc. Proper handwashing frequencies will aid in the reduction of foodborne illness. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER.
5-205.11(A)  Corrected During Inspection The handwashing sink located in the dishwashing area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
3-402.12(C)   The following farm-raised fish served raw or partially cooked were observed without a written statement from the supplier stating that the fish were raised and fed according to 3-402.11(B)(3). 1) Salmon
Contact your fish supplier and ask for a written statement stating that the fish were raised in net pens if in open water OR land-based operations AND fed formulated feed that contains no live parasites. FAX a copy of this letter to your inspector and keep this statement on site at the food establishment for 90 days beyond the time of service of the fish.
3-203.12(B)   Critical The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER.
3-304.15(A)  Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Single-use gloves worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only ONE task and used for no other purposes. The single-use gloves shall be discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER.
3-501.16(A)(2)(a)   Critical Repeat (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1) Cheese (PC--56F), 2) Honeydew (salad bar--48F), 3) Softserve (47F)
Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED.
3-501.19(A)   Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) The person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item(s): 1) Sushi Rice
If time only is used as a public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) before cooking or for ready to eat, potentially hazardous foods that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption, written procedures shall be prepared in advance and maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. The permit holder should be able to describe the process to the Health Department. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER.

Comments:


This inspection was conducted in conjunction with a complaint inspection received 09.27.11. See complaint for further details. Additional Temperatures: Fried Tofu Kimchi (salad bar--43F), Raw Chicken (TPC--41F), Cooked Pork (TPC--42F), Honeydew (salad bar--48F), Softserve (47F), Raw Beef (TRC--41F), Beef Soup (stovetop--160F), Honeydew (TRDC--39F) 4-501.11A Equipment in Good Repair Observed the following units unable to operate below 41F: 1) Prep cooler (60F) Refrigeration units shall operate at a temperature of 41F or below at all times. BE AWARE THAT REPEAT CRITICAL DEFICIENCIES WILL RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT ACTION BEING TAKEN.