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Chinatown Express

August 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed under the basement stainless steel storage shelves. Clean to remove. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of smoking in the basement storage area. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment and provide a designated area for staff.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Buckets of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Wooden storage shelves located directly in front of the hot holding unit for soups heavily soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door cooler located near the salamander visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor under and around the basement storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Restroom toilet and hand sink visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 16, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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