China House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is no date marking system. Provide a marking system for anything stored for more than 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are a few rodent droppings in the basement but there i s definite improvement. Continue to treat and provide current pest reports.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: The grinder is located next to the handsink and mopsink in the basement. Move to keep food prep away from soiled sinks.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Some of the exterior food covers have debris buildup. Clean to remove. The floor under the cooking line is soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Linens (C)
  Inspector note: Some of the white wiping cloths are old and gray. Remove stained cloths and provide new ones (owner corrected on site)
  code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: The basement handsink is leaking from the bottom. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 25, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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