Chinatown Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker obsevred expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Bean sprouts in bag on top of the production line at 61F. Person in charge removed and returned to refrigeration. Hold cold foods 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Date mark foods held longer than 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Bathroom hand dryer not working after multiple attempts. Repair as necessary and provide new blower or paper towels.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Mice droppings observed in dining room. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Food items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide thermometer in walk in cooler.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floors in bathroom are soiled. Floors in dining room are soiled with build up. Floors in production line are soiled. Food debris on shelfing in back of house. Clean to remove all soils.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Grease barrels observed with build up on the exterior as well as discharge on pavement. Call grease company to replace the barrels to prevent potential pests.
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled trap in dining room. Remove
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple areas in dining room with excess equitpment and unused items. Remove all unnecessary items.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 5, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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