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China Sea Restaurant

October 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector note: Partially cooked " chicken fingers" noted during the inspection [ 70F ] either fully cook to the minimum internal temperature of [ 165F ] when ordered OR cook to [ 165F ] then hot hot hold at a minimum of [ 135F ] - Do not partially cook raw poultry as we discussed
code 590.003/3-401.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Discard all wooden spoons and utensils with burn marks and visibly compromised edges
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Cannot access the hand sink designated for prep cooks on the cooking line - ensure the basin is clean and free from clutter soiled utensils and debris
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Some evidence of rodent activity -increase the amount of visits from your professionally licensed pest control company [ currently coming in once a MONTH ]
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Replace soiled aprons on staff once there is an accumulation of visible soils
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Prep cooks shall wear proper hair restraints when working with foods
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove visible soils from grease and grime
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: Missing two vents in the hood system - replace
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Remove all the loose debris stored inside the slop sink area - maintain clean to properly clean soiled mops
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all grease and grime
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector note: Ciontact your pest control company to empty your used grease / oil - ask them for a new container
code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Replace the oil drum currently being used - visible soils are uncleanable
code 590.005/5-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors underneath all in line cooking equipment from all visible grease grime and visible food soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Clean all corners of the kitchen from visible grease and grime splashes
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Elevate in use / soiled mop heads off the floors after use - store inside the basin of the mop sink after it is properly cleaned and sanitized
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 2, 2023: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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