Lee Chen's

October 22, 2019 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Establishment storing raw chicken above RTE foods in walkin cooler. Establishment storing cooked chicken in cardboard boxes that once held raw chicken. Discontinue. COS.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: No illness policy in place and was not verifiable according to code by interviewing the PIC on site who was lacking knowledge of exlusion and restriction requirements.
code 590.002/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No VD kit on site or procedures. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC cannot properly demonstrate proper warewashing and sanitizing procedures for equipment. Retrian staff. Provide additional certified food protection managers on staff who can demonstrate knowlege and risk factor interventions as outlined in the 2013 food code.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: The CFPM is not monitoring permitting requirements cross contamination facility maintenance. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 2013 food code.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed several bags of cooked chicken meat and various other cooked protiens in walkin cooler with no labels or date markings. Date mark as required.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test kit for sanitizer on site. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector note: Three compartment sink is not setup properly with wash/rinse/ & sanitizer solutions. Observed staff member improperly washing equipment. Retrain staff on properly sanitizing of equipment.
code 590.004/4-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be mice droppings on floor behind dry food storage shelving and holes and entry point burrows in concrete floor. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all effected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food worker observed without hair restraint. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: CFPM certificate is for a former employee. Provide current CFPM or enrollment letter. No allergen awareness certifcate on site. Provide.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Label all food storage containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed wiping cloths improperly used at cookline.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside reach in freezer of all visible frost buildup and soils. Clean walls behind cookline of visible grease and soils. Clean floors next to warewashing area basement floors of visible soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Clean outside area of pallets trash & debri.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Replace stained ceiling tiles above warewashing area. Remove cardboard from all shelving.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood above cookline with visible grease and soils dripping from filters. Clean to remove. Provide current properly hole punched hoods sticker from a licensed BFD hood cleaning company.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 31, 2018: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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