Gong Cha

May 4, 2022 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Three Bay Sink leaking at the bottom. Repair. Handsink leaking at the bottom pipe . Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
uspension of Permit / Emergency Closure without a Prior Hearing (P)critical

Inspector note: Establishment without hot water at this time due to broken boiler. Plumber on site repairing but it will take 3 hours-Per plumber. Repair properly
code 590.014/SummaryS-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure that DBA name on Health Permit is the same with the displayed one. Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Low Temp Dish machine has not detergent and does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine. Observed employees washing equipment with hands withou setting three bay sink. Set three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize).
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hot water (water temp 55F) on site . Provide 100F+ hot water.
code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed large amount of droppings on top of dish machine. Provide n IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk food containers without proper labeling. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water. Store properly in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Several boxes with food products stored on the floor near the stairs and lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Several boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Several ceiling tiles damages/missing at lower level storage area. Replace.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floors at lower level soiled and wet from broken water heater. Clean properly.
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide current one.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 24, 2021: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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