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Speedy Chen's Chinese Restaurant

June 28, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: The fired shrimp cooling at room temperature is 82F and after fifteen minutes of cooling there is no change in temperature. Provide proper cooling emthods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (The shrimp was reheated to 165F and allowed to cool properly)
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: There are items stored above the fill line in the reach-in cooler; fried rice 48F bean sprouts 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (items discarded by manager)
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: The wiping cloths are in a sanitizer solution that is over 200 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure equipment is cleaned and sanitized properly.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Food storage containers are soiled with debris. Clean all containers thoroughly every day.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are rat droppings under equipment and containers have rat gnaw marks on the covers. Follow the recommendations of the exterminator and clean surfaces to remove food and water sources and seal up any holes or entry points for rodents.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: The bulk rice is stored in an uncovered container and the products in the refrigerators are uncovered. Properly cover items during storage.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: They are storing sugar directly in a trash container. Provide a food grade container or keep sugar in original bag inside container.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths are discolored. Discard cloths that are no longer cleanable.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Surfaces throughout are soiled with food debris. Clean all tables shelving storage faucets etc to remove debris.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The cooking line is encrusted with grease. Clean all surfaces to remove grease and food debris. The fryer cabinets are soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2018: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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