Gourmet China House

March 28, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken and eggs stored in middle of reach-in cooler in kitchen above produce. Produce in walk-in cooler stored on bottom shelf under raw meats. Store all raw meats on bottom shelves and produce and ready to eat foods above raw meats. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts on kitchen counter at 50F. Store sprouts under refrigeration at all times below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No kit or procedures on site.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for testing final rinse temperature on dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine with brown substance. Clean and maintain. Meat sliced with food debris. Clean after use to prevent contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen out of hand soap. Hand sinks must have soap towels and hot water at all times. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Food Protection Certification is expired. Provide proof of enrollment upon compliance.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Bean sprouts and cooked shrimp observed stored in water. Do not store cooked proteins in water because it can increase bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Rice spoon stored in water at 66F. Store in hot water 135F and above.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on kitchen counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bags of rice stored in back hallway next to trash bin. Store rice away from trash to avoid possible contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges observed in warewashing area. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Aluminum foil and cardboard used to line shelves and cover stove in kitchen and freezer. Discard and discontinue using foil and cardboard. Only use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Debris and rat droppings under shelving in basement storage and prep areas. Cleana nd monitor for activity.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: No covered trash bin in womens bathroom. Provide covered waste receptacle.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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