Billy Tse Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings13
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical
  Inspector note: Use gloves when handling smoked [ fully cooked ] seafood
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Make the necessary coirrections where needed to the menu items offered under cooked
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
  Inspector note: Change out aprons when visibly soiled from prior use throughout the day
  code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure the names match on both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
  Inspector note: Do not store seafood directly on the ice -- use the parchment paper when needed
  code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Replace the plastic cups with scoops and a handle attached to them
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Set up as discussed
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all spatulas with splintered edges
  code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the interior / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment -- bulk food storage bins - shelving under all prep tables -and all areas containing visible food soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue leaving in use rags lying all over thekitchen surfaces
  code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floors walls and ceiilings including the blades to the electric ceiling fans from visible soils
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
  Inspector note: Relocate the electric bug light stored over the prep table
  code 590.006/6-202.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 6, 2024: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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