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Qiao Lin Hotpot

July 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Numerous pieces of frozen meats stored with each other with no packing- Store properly in covered containers or wrapped
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: Numerous refrigerated products including cut produce and prepared plates of cold products on shelves and counters with temperatures of 55F-63F. Per the PIC the employees were preparing products for lunch service- All products were in ambient air for less than 2 hours per the PIC and were returned to refrigeration at 36F during the inspection Review preparatio procedures with all staff
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Nuerous containers of prepared RTE products in refrigeration with no labeling- Product name/production dates- Provide
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher with a rinse temperature below 180F Airreversible thermometer was used and the temperature did not reach 180F or above after numerous attemps Repair service contacted at the time of the inspection Establishment shall use disposable tableware until repairs are made
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 28, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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