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Oriental House

September 27, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Cooked beef observed being stored in the same box that raw chicken was transported in. Discontinue to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken.
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: Fresh bean sprouts and other cooked foods observed being left out at room temperature (52F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at belwo 41F. Foods were placed back under refrigeration at the time of the visit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing in regards to adequate pest control management. Establishment shall increase the amount of inspection by pest management due to the amount of activity noted in the report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops for all bulk food bins.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of smoke ashes inside of the hand sink. Address and discontinue all Soking inside of the establishment.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
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: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Crad board being used to cover knives being used in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: First 2 door True refrigeration unit is not operating properly (55F). Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into the walk-in cooler.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Storage shelves in the rear of the kitchen observed with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all. Interior of Samsung refrigeration/freezer unit visibly soiled and with food spills. Interior of the single door refrigeration unit visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be mouse droppings on storage shelves in the main kitchen area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead mouse observed on glue board. Address and remove more frequently.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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