Hong Kong Cafe

February 15, 2008 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Spoilage Unsafe Foodcritical
    Inspector note: Basement: Cans are heavily dented. Discard unsafe products.
    code 01-3-101/701.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Approved Sourcecritical
    Inspector note: Purchasing products from retail locations. Ensure that all products come from approved wholesaler.
    code 01-3-201.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Employees are switching tasks without washing their hands.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
    code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Ice machine interior and can openner are soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Rodent droppings in the basement. Provide pest reports showing ongoing treatment of rodents. Manager stated that the exterminator comes every month. Provide more frequent visits until the problem is under control and better sanitation practices to keep the facility clean.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Front Area: Employee food products are stored with customer products. Store items separate. Food products are stored in open cans. Provide food grade containers.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Gross unsanitary conditions all refrigerator handles countertops and surfaces are soiled. Clean to remove
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: The handsink on the looking line has no cold water. Repair.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Hanndsink at the cooking line and dishwasher area have no paper towels. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
    Inspector note: Old barrels and equipment in the trash area. Remove.
    code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor in the kitchen is soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Basement: Floor is soiled with stagnant water. Clean. Rodent droppings on the floor in the basement. Clean.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Hood vents are encrusted with grease. Clean to remove. Cooking equipment is heavily soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove. Walls in the kitchen are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Basement: Area is overcrowded. Remove excess items that may harbor rodents.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 18, 2007: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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