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Empire Garden

January 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: hand sink in the prep kitchen near the dim sum prep area is blocked with equipment and utensils. Remove items blocking access to the hand sink.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide hand soap for the hand sink in the dish room.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Pinapples stored in original # 10 can in refrigertor in main kichen. Use food grade containers for storage needs of all food products.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: On the ho line side frozen shrimp thawing in stagnant water.On the prep kitchen side chichen feet are thawing in stagnant water. Provide proper methods for defrosting frozen items.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Unused refrigertor on the hot line has visable food incrustments and soils buildup i the interior. Clean as needed. Cooking equipment on the hot line has visable food encrustments soils and grease buildup. Clean all equipment remove buildup. Top of the dish machine in the dishroom has debris and soils buildup. Clean to remove. Shelving inside the walk in cooler located in the prep kitchen has heavy buildup of soils and food encrustments. Clean to remove. Bulk food containers in the kitchen have visable soils and food debris located on the tops of the containers. Clean to remove buildup.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood above the cooking line and wok staion has heavy grease buildup. Clean hood to remove grease buildup. Floor areas along the hot line have heavy buildup of grease and soils. Clean the floor areas. Focus on floor areas under and behind euipment and tables. Floor area under the dish machine has buildup of soils and debris. Clean the floor area
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 23, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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