Chung Wah

February 26, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
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 ribs on cooking line at 49F. PIC will need to cold hold at or below 41F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)critical

Inspector note: In basement I found three plates with something on them that no one could explain. On foundation ledge in basement found green poison bags loose. Discontinue.
code 590.007/7-203.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC only had a quats test strip and a bleach kit that was wet. Please provide a new kit.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at the end of the cooking line was blocked with equipment. Discontinue to block hand sink
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: evedenct of rodent droppings on pipes floor and shelves in basement. PIC will need to clean the basement and have pest control come more often to address the issue in basement. PIC had pest control here today and report did not have any notes suggestions for repairs or clean up areas. Please do a deep cleaning and have them come back put and provide you with a full report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket on cooking line and prep areas.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Shrimp thawing on drain board and cooked ribs in basement. Discontinue and thaw the day before or under running water.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean in place cooking equipment exterioe of bulk food containers shelves in kitchen and basement.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until end of March 2026
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the white cutting boards on the cooking line to remove the deep dark stains.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Side door will need to have a door swepp put on it. Large gap below door.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment. The floor in the basement along the wall and under shelves I found rodent droppings. The foundation leadge around the basement I can see debris and dropping. Clean all areas a deep cleaning is needed and have pest control come back out.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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