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Hong Kong Cafe

July 30, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings5

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture is 64F. It was stored out at room temperature then moved to the refrigerator at the onset of the inspection. Provide proper cold holding of 41f or below. Discarded by PIC
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Employee drinks are stored inside the ice machine. Provide separation. Ice discarded by PIC Walk-in Raw chicken is stored with vegetables. Provide separation.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Employees are not properly washing their hands. Train employees in proper handwashing procedures.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Both kitchen handsinks are blocked upon arrival and employees are preparing food. Remove items to provide access.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Managers are not performing their duties. Upon arrival handsinks were blocked and PHF's were stored at room temperature employees quickly fixed the issues but these are ongoing violations that need to be monitored daily by a knowledgable PIC. Provide additional certified food manager to supervise when manager is not working.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Bulk food containers and all food containers on cooking line are soiled. Clean. Rice cooker is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: The back door is not rodent proof and it is propped open. Provide screan door. Flies inthe kitchen. Keep door closed and provide pest reports treating for flies. Rodents in the basement. Clean and treat for rodents.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Chicken fingers cooked and left to cool above the fill line of the reach-in refrigerator. Cool properly.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Basement: Cubies above coffin freezer have soiled items in them. Remove.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The light in the walk-in is broken and fixture is filled with water. Repair.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Refrigeration and counters are soiled. Clean all non-food contact surfaces to remove debris.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: The dishwasher is leaking. Repair. Large amountsof water is leaking from refrigeration. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The hood vents are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 23, 2008: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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