Canton House

August 30, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings27
critical findings8

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff leaving kitchen are down to the basement and prepping food without washing hands first. Staff to wash hands whenever they switch task to prevent contamination by hands. • Observed staff switching tasks without handwashing. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Oil in the fryer observed heavily discolored. Change
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken and raw steak observed stored above ready to eat egg roll and cooked chicken wings. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bucket of raw chicken wings observed stored at room temperature 67F per PIC staff had just finish cleaning the chicken. Chicken was placed in the walking unit. Cooked boneless spare ribs 52F raw chicken 47F cooked egg roll 67F.PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled new product from double door refrigeration unit unit at 34 thermometer located inside. Products at 36F-38F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed cross contamination. Staff using to go box to transfer raw food (shrimp beans sprouts cooked pasta) to pot and using the same box to pack food for sales. Observed ready to eat spring roll and cooked wings and cooked diced chicken stored inside raw chicken box. Discontinue. Food was discard and a container was used to transfer raw food and advised staff to wash containers in between use. Food was discard and advised PIC to use NSF containers only.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff touching ready to eat egg roll with barehands. Discontinue. Egg roll was discard and utensil was used.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Per staff fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today 8.30.24. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Exterior of rice cooker interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled exterior of numerous storage bins observed heavily soiled cook range observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of handwashing sink observed soiled interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior and around warewashing sink observed soiled exterior of condments containers observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewahing are hand sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide (corrected on site)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff with heavily soiled garments while prepping food. Discontinue
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces review responsibilities for company illness procedures cold holding cooling methods handwashing and risk factors. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on all violations noted.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple condiment containers at cook line observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water stored in between equipments. Discontinue Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple boxes of raw chicken observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue/ elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed dripping oil on the backsplash and equipment. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Numerous cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap observed ouderous by foul smell. Clean to remove. PIC to provide invoice.
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Dumpster area observed with multiple loose debris and oderous. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed floor under all equipments and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove. Observed cardboard use to line the floor in the basment area. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen area and basment area observed heavy clutter by old non use containers. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 8.16.24. Provide updated sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Sink in the staff restroom observed with heavy soils. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Site cleaniness certificate observed expired. Post updated certificate.
code L1status: Fail

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