Oriental House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken observed being stored in the same box that raw chicken was delivered in. Discontinue and store all cooked products appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw products.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at below 41F. Cooked rice was removed at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the back storage shelves near and around where the bags of rice and back equipment are. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being let out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Bag of onions observed being stored on teh ground in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all fods are being store a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink located directly next to hand sink with only 1 splash guard. Discontinue and provide on both sides to ensure no contamination while washing hands. Paint in the restroom is chipping and peeling off wall. Address and resurface.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage shelves in back room with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 14, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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