Yan's China Star

January 31, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings25
  • critical findings8

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Roasted pork 126 F Pink areas
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Spareribs 51 F
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw animal products stored with other animal species cooked to a lower temperature and ready to eat foods
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Observed food handler rinsing hands at 3 bay sink. Observed no hand washing by cook food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves and non disposable rubber gloves. Educate employees on proper hand washing and glove use.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Hot and Cold Watercritical
    Inspector note: Hot water at hand sinks and 3 bay sinks 50 F. At end of inspection hot water temperature 120 F (not food handlers discontinued food prep until hot water recycled and plumber contacted to install commercial hot water tank).
    code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
    Inspector note: Toxic chemicals stored with food items on shelving
    code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: No proof certified food handler is certified in allergen awareness
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Multiple critical/risk factor violations and non critical violations noted on inspection. All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties. 8-303.20 No proof of 2014 health permit.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior of all bulk food and condiment containers
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Bulk food and condiment containers not labeled
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Thawing raw poultry in sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink in standing water.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Observed food handler standing on prep table • Observed multiple food handlers placing food containers on floor • Using sanitizing bay to thaw food items with chemicals in wash bay and dirty equipment employees dumping waste in rinse bay.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Knives stored between wall and prep table and refrigeration unit and prep table.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Worn chopping block and cutting boards.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Remove all rotten wood • Remove foil from shelving and food equipment • Rusted exterior of grease traps. • Rusted shelving
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Dishwashng Facilities
    Inspector note: No drain plugs for 3 bay sink.
    code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean all shelving • Clean exterior of all bulk food and condiment containers • Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. • Clean large rubber containers. • Clean shelving in walk in unit
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Grease trap open - Replace cover.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Place paper towel in dispenser at hand sink - remove from above prep sink.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Cleaning of Receptacles
    Inspector note: Clean interior and exterior of all waste receptacles
    code 33-5-501.116* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Provide covers for all waste receptacles.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Remove card board from floor - using for floor mats.
    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: Clean walls ceiling and all attachments • Discolored ceiling tiles dirty ceiling tiles and light shields • Hood filters and attachments heavily covered with grease. (BFD notified)
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Mops brooms etc. not stored 6" above the floor on rack/holder • Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and equipment from premises Remove all personal items from prep areas
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 27, 2013: 25 findings appeared for the first time.

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