Chung Wah Restaurant

October 23, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: Provide new thermometers and make sure they are properly calibrated.New area in front-hot holding station- will need constant supervision and by keeping a temp log it will help you keep an accurate account of the times and temperatures..
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Exposed wood for stairs needs to be stained or painted • Woolen shelving above prep table Needs to be replaced with.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: Provide new test strips for chlorine.Strips on site are very old and could be giving inadaquate readings.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside of flip top freezer from all visible stains and soils • Old rodent droppings on front storage shelves.Clean to remove all visible soils. Pepsi case door runners on bottom are encrusted with soils. Clean to remove. Clean separation panel next to hand sink and ware washing area from visible soils Clean and sanitize exterior of grinding machine slicer and rice cooker from visible stains and soils. Exterior tops fronts sides backs of cooking line equipment shelving exterior refrigeration doors and sides microwave with grease and soils. Clean to remove. Clean entire interiors of all refrigeration units from all visible stains and soils.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide cooking holding and cooling temperatures with food temperatures. Did not demonstrate proper ware washing. Review food code requirements for Certified food manager and ensure knowledge can be demonstrated. Illness policy not known.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Bulk food storage bins encrusted with food soils encrusted with dried food particles. Food slicer rice cooker grinder food surfaces have soils and grime. Clean and sanitize with proper frequency. • Grinding machine interior is heavily soiled Clean to remove all visible Soils. Slicing machine has old food strains and soils. Clean to remove all visible soils.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Trash receptacles used for storing sugar corn starch and flour. Replace with labeled food grade containers Remove plastic collanders in cooler chest on cooking line and provide food grade containers. Replace all non-food grade equipment and utensils. Sandwich unit is rusted extensively in interior. Gaskets are soiled and cracked. Replace. Replace or refurbish interior. No food preparation sink. Provide.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: No drain boards. No drain plugs for warewashing.
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Inspector note: Paper plates exposed on shelf with old rodent. droppings. Discard.
code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Walk-in compressor hose sitting in bucket not properly plumbed to drain. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Kitchen area. Soiled soap dispenser. Clean as needed.No paper towel dispenser No soap in customer restroom.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Dumpster overfilled . Keep lid closed at all times.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors under warewashing area very soiled. Grease trap heavily soiled. Walk- In interior floors are heavily soiled. Clean to remove all visible soils under and around all equipment.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Walls behind ware washing are encrusted with old food soils. Clean to remove all visible soils. Walk in -walls are heavily soiled. Clean to remove all visible soils. Clean walls throughout establishment from all visible stains and soils Clean exterior of walk- in door from all visible stains and all food soils.. Clean covers of lighting fixtures from visible soils. Clean carbon build up on vents above cooking line from soils Clean ceilings throughout kitchen from all visible stains and soils.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: Mop bucket soiled and needs to be cleaned or replaced if not able to clean. Elevate brooms and mops at least six inches during storage.
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Shelves above food prep area. Remove all medicines tools and cardboard covers for meat cleavers. Remove all clutter and debris on top of stove and oven. Remove clutter and debris not being used by restaurant in upper storage area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 22, 2009: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

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