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Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant
February 24, 2016 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ONE RAT DROPPING AT CORNER WALL BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge CockInspector note: NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE STOVE WITH THICK GREASE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DROPPINGS.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on February 17, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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