Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen

February 21, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Inspector note: In adequate size drain board. Drain board cannot accommodate all air drying needs - Ware washing Evidence that employees are stacking wet equipment
code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor walls ceilings in side storage room not smooth durable easily cleanable Using card board to lining floor thoughout side storage
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing unless employee was instructed by PIC to wash hands - Observed these employees not using soap lathering etc after being instructed by PIC
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers leaving and returning to kitchen/prep and ware washing area without washing hands.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In walk in unit - Raw chicken stored above beef and other ready to eat foods On food prep refrigerated unit - Raw chicken stored with raw fish beef and ready to eat foods
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)critical

Inspector note: Reusing food containers that area not NSF approved for reuse - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
code 590.004/4-502.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicking being soaked in sink used as a pre washing for dishes with hand soap at this sink - Ware washing
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand soap at prep washing sink at dish washing machine
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: According to the staff there was not person in charge upon my arrival The owner was called by an employee and arrived during inspection
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Proof that employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code Multiple Priority Priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection No employee knew proper ware washing
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food equipment not being properly sanitized Ware washing staff not knowledgable in proper sanitzing procedures - Does not know how to use the 3 bay sink
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Employee in kitchen eating
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Raw chicking being soaked in sink used as a pre washing for dishes - Ware washing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Using busbuckets for food storage - All food contact containers must be NSF approved
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Cracked on exterior of ice machine - Kitchen
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of food contacts not being washed as required - Heavily soiled observed staff rinsing dirty equipment and not properly washing prior to reusing observed employees using putting food in dirty wet containers Ware washing staff not knowledgeable in proper cleaning of equipment.
code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: Stacking food contact containers pots pans etc wet - No allowing for proper air drying
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Pots pans etc not inverted kitchen/prep/ware washing
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils under behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/food storage Built up soils on walls ceilings and all attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unnecessary equipment (fans personal items etc.) stored in kitchen/prep/ware washing/side storage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2019: 2 findings appeared for the first time.

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