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Empire Garden

March 9, 2020 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no procedures/kit for vomit and dirrhea clean up. Provide.
    code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    Inspector note: Hand sink near the dish area. Being blocked by equipment. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
    code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the main kitchen area. Address and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchen area.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left put on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizng solution.
    code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Top to the grease trap in the second side kitchen not securely fastened. Address and make any necesary repairs. Card board being used to line shleves in both kitchens. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Power switch to the high temperature dish machine is not operating properly and does not stay on while in operation. Address and make any necessary repairs.
    code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Floor in the main kitchen area near the bulk food containers and 2 bay sink heavily soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor under the WOK station visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor ins the second adjacent kitchen visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Shelf under the preparation area where tea is being made visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove all debris and food. Floor of the second area wher tea is being brewed visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove.
    code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between walls and preparation tables. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area.
    code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    Inspector note: Second hand sink in the main kitchen area not operating properly. Additional hand sink to be used until repairs have been made. 2 Lever under the 2 bay sink is damaged adn leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink near the dish area not draining properly. 2 Bay sink near dish area not draining. Address and make any necessary repairs.
    code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    Inspector note: Several lights above preparation table and deli style coolers with no shields. Provide.
    code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    Inspector note: Door sweep on the door in the second area where tea is being brewed damaged and with gnaw markings. Replace.
    code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    Inspector note: Ensure all dead rodents are being removed from traps on a regular basis.
    code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 9, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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