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Gong Cha

March 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Staff unable to correctly set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conditions of Use (P)critical

Inspector note: Container of industrial lye drain cleaner in chemical storage. Staff unsure what it is used to clean. Do not use indutrial cleaners on food service equipment. For drain problems consult licensed plumber.
code 590.007/7-202.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge needs to take active managerial control and train staff on correct use of 3 compartment sink: wash rinse and sanitize as well as how to mix sanitizer.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in bathroom blocked by boxes of napkins. Sinks must be clear and available at all times with soap towels and hot water.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. Provide sanitizer buckets for cloths
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils and debris under ice machine and tea station. Tea and boba debris in plastic containers at boba prep station. Clean all areas and maintain to prevent attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Slow leak under 3 compartment sink. Mop sink appears clogged. Use toilet for dumping mop water until sink is cleared. Contact plumber and repair as necessary.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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