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China Sea Restaurant

July 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector note: Chicken fingers being made from raw chicken fingers are partially cooked and being hot held until customers order them - Either fully cook to order - fully cook and maintain at 135F and / or higher - fully cook cool properly within the proper timeline and then reheat to a minimum of 165F and / or higher - Discontinue practices
code 590.003/3-401.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up seperate sanitizing stations for designated raw cooking areas - keep seperate from ready to eat foods and cutting boards as we discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving in the refrigeration / freezer units as well as on the shelves in the kitchen area - too absorbant and will retain potential food spills
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean pots pand and other utensils -
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Discard wooden utensils with splintered and visibly burnt edges where needed [ stored above the three bay sink ]
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime soils
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units including behind the handles on all units from visible food mspills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Maintain the slop sink area clean and clutter free during hous of operation - store the soiled mops back into the basin after use
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean visible soils and remove obnoxious odors
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Clearly post " Hand Washing Only " signage at all designted hand sinks where needed
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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