Chung Wah

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• 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: Cooked chicken wings 73F and raw chicken 74F. Both left out over night. Discarded by PIC and denatured with bleach. • Raw chicken thawing on table over night 74F. PIC voluntarily discard in dumpster and was denatured with blech. Discontinue to thaw food out at room temperature over night.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)critical
  Inspector note: On basement along the wall found two plates with open pesticides. Discontinue
  code 590.007/7-203.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper thawing holding temperatures and general cleaning of location. Repairs and maintenance to equipment will need to be monitored by PIC.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence along the basement wall of rodent droppings trap that are not set up. PIC will need to clean the area fill the hole in the wall and have a full pest inspection done with a report not just a bill.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all in place cooking equipment and prep equipment. Clean cart on cooking line of dry on foods. Clean handles to all refrigeration equipment. Clean shelves in kitchen area. Visibly soiled.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Hood sticker expired Aug 2022. Have both cleaned at reinspection.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Fill hole found in basement wall in corner as discussed. check walls for any other holes. Pest control should be letting you know about this so you can address it. Provide notes on next pest control report.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floor in the basement of grime and old rodent droppings as discussed. Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment. Soiled.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 17, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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