Canton House Restaurant

October 25, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Approved Sourcecritical
    Inspector note: Several Market Baskets bags inside refrigeration units and throughout the restaurant -Discontinue and only purchase from reputable suppliers
    code 01-3-201.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cooking Temperaturescritical
    Inspector note: Several chicken fingers out of temperature - 80F - 90F Voluntarily discarded COOK TO ORDER
    code 03-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Blade on meat slicer has food soils from previous days of usage - unplug and clean to remove all visible soils before sanitizing with bleach - several knives have encrusted soils from not being cleaned properly
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Provide a current copy of a food safety / allergen certificate as discussed
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Beef out at room temperature thawing out improperly - thaw as discussed
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Resurface top of grease trap
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: Provide another shelf to air dry properly
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Remove sponges and set up a proper sanitizer as discussed
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean inside / outside of of all cooking equipment - refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food containers - inside of both microwaves -outside of all cabinets - from all food spills stains and soils
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Store all clean pots in a clean area and always invert to properly air dry
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean entire kitchen floor especially under all the equipment from visible soils • Clean vents in the hood - clean walls throughout the entire kitchen from all visible soils
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    Inspector note: Expired hood cleaning sticker on the hood - address Repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles where needed
    code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Fixture's not properly shielded
    Inspector note: Repair broken shields above the prep station and remove the dead bugs
    code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Keep clear the only hand sink in the cooking line from debris pots and pans
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Provide chlorine test kits
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Provide signage at all hand sinks
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove all personal items from the food service areas and keep strored segragated as discussed
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 18, 2016: 14 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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