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Chau Chow City

August 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: Provide proper labels for the bulk food containers. The labels may be in Chinese.
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: During the inspection beef shrimp squid and chicken in the first floor kitchen flip top and undercounter refrigerators were out of temperature (57 to 62 F). Contractors renovating the basement restroom tripped a fuse to the kitchen shutting down the two units. Food from the units was transferred to the walk-in to be cooled until temperature control is returned to the two units. The ownership will monitor the units until the service contractor arrives to verify proper operation of the equipment.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Equipment washed within the second floor dish machine was not properly sanitized. Any equipment that was processed through the unit should be set aside and properly sanitized within the low-temperature machine located on the first floor or within the three-basin sink.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Drain flies are present within the dining area. The ownership should work with the pest control company to mitigate the flies. An integrated pest management report should be developed for the flies.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: The second floor dish machine was not reaching proper sanitizing temperature. During the inspection a maximum temperature of 140 F was observed. A service call has been placed. The first floor dish machine is operating properly.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Repair the floor to the walk-in located within the first floor kitchen. The metal has curled up and represents both a physical hazard and cleaning impediment.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The surface to one of the ceiling tiles in the left rear of the second floor kitchen is pealing. The tile should be replaced. Clean and secure the panels between the rear first floor tables and the wait station.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 9, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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