Dumpling Cafe Inc.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Old chicken boxes used to store containers of sauce cut produce etc. in basement and walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using chicken boxes for storage. Chicken boxes must be assumed to be contaminated and put inthe trash when empty.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chemical sanitizer for low temp dish machine not pumping into bay. Sanitize clean dishes with chlorine in 3 compartment sink. PIC placed service call for dish machien.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior and door of ice machine with soils. Clean to avoid contamination.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Live cockroach in basement. Rat droppings in basement. Consult licensed pest control.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
  Inspector note: Foods stored in water: pork blood bean sprouts tofu cooked mussels. Discontinue storing foods in water because it can increase pathogen growth.
  code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Bottles of sauces stored on floor under wok station. Store food off the floor to prevent contamination.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
  Inspector note: Gasket on under counter cooler in kitchen damaged. Replace as needed to ensure proper seal.
  code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: SOils and debris under wok line. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Rat droppings in basement under shelves. Clean and monitor for activity.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Dead rat in basement. Glue traps with multiple flies. Discard dead pests regularly.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Old boxes cans plastic jug and various other items in basement. Remove unused items to prevent harboring pests and allow for thorough cleaning.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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