Cheng Chopsticks

May 28, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVD NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES IN DISREPAIR ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ORANGE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ALONG MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. • OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED AND BROKEN SHELVING UNITS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS GREEN SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHEET PANS LOCATED IN SPEED RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, ON PREP TABLE SEHLVING UNITS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 51
  • Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 52
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF WASTE REMOVAL AGREEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP BEHIND DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS IF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED OPEN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENT IN SAID SPACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTING IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
    code 58

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