Talk And Wok Cafe

January 5, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw uncovered chicken stored above raw uncovered beef. Raw beef stored above uncovered noodles. Discontinue and store containers as discussed.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Certified Person need to monitor staff for proper storage of food general repair and cleaning of location. General maintenance of equipment and plumbing. Find bad smell in basement and address. Provide paperwork from plumber.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: On shelf above warewashing sink found multiple containers and bowl that PIC stated have been cleaned but are visibly soiled. PIC will removed clean shelf and rewash and sanitize properly.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Provide labels for bulk food containers (nuts sesame etc).
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Discontinue to thaw food at roome temperature. Found chicken for chicken fingers sitting on shelf. PIC stated that he was waiting for it to defrost. Discontinue and thaw foods as discussed.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Discontinue to store food under shelves on the floor in the walk in. Must be covered and stored 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue to store food in freezer in store shopping bags. Must be in food grade storage bags. Provide proper covers for food in storage. Discontinue to store food uncovered unleww you are cooling it. Monitor. Multiple buckets of raw chicken being prepped on the floor. Provide an area to do prep.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Replace soiled cutting board on cooking line visibly soiled with deep dark scores. Monitor.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Discontinue to line shelves in freezer and on cookline with card boards. Must be a smooth durable cleanable serface. Remove and discard any broken plastic containers as discussed. Replace door sweep on back door in basement area as discussed. Cover up the gap at the bottom of the door.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Provide buckets in the kitchen to store wiping clothes with sanitizer in them. Discontinue to store cloths on counters.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean exterior and interior of reach in refrigerators and freezers. Visibly soiled. Clean all shelves in kitchen storage and warewashing. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of all bulk food containers with dry food. Clean exterior of all in place cooking equipment (stove oven) on cooking line. Visibly soiled.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Repair leaking pipe in basement restroom. Clean out floor drains in basement. Bad smell in basement area. Address and correct. Provide paperwork/ work order from a licence plumber.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Clean walls and ledges in kitchen warewashing and storage. Visibly soiled with dry food and dust. Clean metal grate over back window of heavy dust build up. This is next to storage area.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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