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Chinatown Express Inc.

March 14, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken and beef from the the previous night with temperatures ranging from 47-50F. All cooked foods with elevated temperatures were voluntarily discarded and denatured at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure all food is being maintained at below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Long white cutting board over 2 door deli style cooler visibly soiled and scoared. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Bulk food containers with no labels. Provide.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Walk-in cooler completely filled. Ensure there is enough refrigeration space for all potentially hazardous foods or minimize the deliveries that are ordered weekly.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Containers of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Small single door cooler with an elevated temperature. Discontinue using unless able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. PIC removed all potentially hazardous foods at the time of the inspection. Card board being used to line shelves inside of the white upright freezer. Discontinue and enusre all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Provide handled scoops for all bulk food containers.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No equipment thermometer inside of the single door cooler. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on couter tops. Dicontinue and provide a proper santizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of the single door cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be a rust like substance. Resurface or replace. Clean storage shleves throughout establishment. Ecteriors of bulk containers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean utensils observed being stored on a shelf covered in what appears to be a grease like substance. Discontinue and store all utensils clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap at hand sink. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2013: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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