Speedy Chen's Chinese Restaurant

June 13, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chopped garlic and oil that appears to have been left out over night at the time of inspection made entry with owner at restaurant opening with temperature of 57F. Maintain hot holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC discarded product in question. Cooked chicken fingers in walkin cooler 52F product stored overnight. PIC discarded 30lbs of cooked chicken fingers on site (see disposal order)
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw pork being stored above ready to eat vegetables in walkin cooler. Multiple cases of raw protiens in walkin stored above ready to eat foods. Store raw potentially hazardous foods in a manner that prevents potential cross contamination.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Certified food protection manager not monitoring proper storage of PHF foods proper holding temperatures cleaning of floors storage of equipment and general facility maintenance. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Hole in threshold to back door of establishment. Seal to prevent potential entrance of vermin. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Containers of food stored on floor in walkin cooler. Elevater all foods 6" off the floor.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Soiled scoops and utensils stored next to out of use broiler at cookline. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry/store properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Establishment using old cardboard lids to store cooked chicken fingers and dumplings. Store foods in smooth durable cleanable non porous NSF approved food storage containers.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Cardboard lining shelves throughout kitchen. Remove all cardboard and maintain surfaces smooth durable non porous and easily cleanable. Repeat violation. Cookline refrigerator leaking condensation in bottom of unit. Repair. Unit holding at 41F. Provide invoice from refrigeration maintenance company.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: Three compartment sink missing drain plugs. Provide.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths in use at cookline. Immerse wiping cloths in approved sanitizer.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors under glass door reach in unit at cookline with caked on food soils floors under soda crates at cookline with caked on soils. Remove soda crates provide dunnage storag racks with 6" clearance underneath and clean floors. Thoroughly clean all floors under and around equipment throughout kitchen.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood with grease dripping. Clean hoods and filters.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Old wooden barrel salad spiner mechanism at end of cookline with caked on food soils. PIC stated no longer in use. Remove equipment not necessary to the business. Barrel in basement with hood filter immersed in soiled liquid. Remove.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 23, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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