Nhu Lan Fast Food

February 10, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Noodle making machine is to no longer be used unless a hand sink has been installed. Machine was not in use at the time of the re-inspection
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple cooked TCS foods at the time of the inspection observed being left out at room temperature between (50-62F): cooked pork and flour wrapped in banana leaves cooked eggs and rice all packaged and out for self service. Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. All TCS foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked noodles/fish in the front steam table at 100F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods isnide of the steam table were at above 135F. Cooked pork ribs inside of the single door upright hot holding unit at 98F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135 and above. Pork ribs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management/ownership not properly overseeing staff in proper hot/colding temperatures and food safety. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained in all food safety practices.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Grab and go food containers in the front self service cooler have no labels. Provide proper labels on all self service items.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Plastic containers being used to dispense out of several bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at the front service hand sink. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide at least one full time employee who has the Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. At the time of the inspection there was no a full time employee who was Food Safety Certified. Address and provide documentation of at least 1 full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety class prior to the re-inspection being conducted.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Light out above stove top and grill. Repalce.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Small front service hot holding unit with no operational equipment thermometer. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the 2 door oven with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Exterior of all bulk food bins with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Faucet at the 3 bay sink continuosly runs. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Several lights above the front service preparatin table with non shields. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Outside dumpster area with damaged equipment along with other debris/boxes. Clean to rmeove to help minimize any rodent activity.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 3, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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