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Asia Buffet And Grill

July 7, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 59.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
    code 41
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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