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Nhu Lan Fast Food

January 21, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Cold fresh rolls stored in retail area at 65F. Discontinue All cold food must be stored at or below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple foods on the steam table between 107F and 119F. PIC removed and reheated to above 165F. Steam tables need to be turned up high to hold the temperature above 135F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper holding temperatures. Food can not be left out at room temperature. It must be cold held below 41F and hot held above 135F. can not be in the middle.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to have the steam tables turned up higher so that the food is hot held at 135F. PIC will need to monitor this each day.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: I found two hand sinks without paper towles. PIC corrected at this time.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Storage containers will need to have labels to what is in the container. Found multiple with out.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple wiping cloths found all arounf front counter and kitchen. PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket to store them in.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to discontinue to store foods on the floor in the walk ins under the bottom shelf. All foods must be store 6 inches off the floor. Food is storage needs to be properly covered if not in a cooling stage. Found food in walk in and walk in freezers with out covers.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean.. In place cooking equipment. Shelf above ice machine. Bulk food containers. Shelves in both kitchens.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Filters need to fit in the holds. Hood sticker good until March of 2026.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the loose trash and boxes up out the back of the building.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment and under steam table at front counter.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 16, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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