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Yang Guo Fu Malatang

August 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cold holding unit under the menu board thermostate on the outside 42F. Minced garlic in oil 56F. Recommend stainless steal containers. Please provide spec on the unit. Equipment needs to be NSF approved. Buffet cold holding unit- Frog legs- 56F. Spoke to PIC about not over filling the containers to ensure proper temperature. Frog legs were removed and put back into refrigeration unit. The frog legs that were lower in the container were 39F. Fried egg- 74F. Ensure staff is placing the fried eggs into the refrigeration unit to cool down before placing on the cold hold holding unit. Fried eggs were discarded.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Water temperature at the hand sink in 2nd floor bathroom. 74F. Ensure water temp is minimum 100F. Contact licensed plumber to ensure water temperature is correct.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap in the 2nd floor bathroom. Provide hand soap.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed a strong urine smell and soiled floor in the 2nd floor bathroom. Clean and sanitize the bathroom floor to remove soil and strong odor. Remove the trash from both receptacles in the 2nd floor bathroom.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: No hood sticker on the fryolator equipment. Please provide specs on the fryolator unit.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Please provide chokesafe certifications. Establishment has 28 seats. Post certication on the wall.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 18, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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