Chinatown Express

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature (47F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice inside of the hot holding unit at 126F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the floor of th restroom. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Frozen fish fillets observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Portion of ceiling in the basement storage area damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 20, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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