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Chau Chow

January 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Open container of raw eggs observed being stored directly over ready to eat cooked lobster. Dioscontinue and store all foods properly to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Small metal bowl being used to dispense out of the bulk food container filled with sauce. Discontinue and use a handled scoop in order to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of smoking inside of the establishment. Discontinue all smoking inside of the building and provide a designated location.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Containers of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in coolers and freezers. Discontinue and esnure all foods remain 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Card board being used to line shelf where oil is being stored. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Seal around the base of the toilet bowl in teh main kitchen appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion of the stainless steel ceiling tile loctaed in the basement walk-in freezer is damaged and separating from the actual ceiling. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the front sliding glass door cooler visibly soiled and with food dberis. Clean to remove. Floor under the dumpling steam table visibly soiled adn with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor in rear storage room near the filtration tanks with what appears to be a grease like substance. Clean to remove. Ceiling in teh side room located directly under the main kitchen restroom with peeling paint and possible water damage. Address and resurface. Hevy ice/frost build-up observed around the basement freezer door not allowing it to properly close. Address defrost and clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Small sump pump located in the basement preparation area does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and either repair or replace. Grease trap located near the filtration tanks is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Replacement grease trapis on site wating to be installed.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Portion of flooring in the main kitchen restroom appears to be damaged and sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Portion of ceiling near the main entrance to the kitchen sagging and with water damage. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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