Chen's Garden

July 2, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKE,SEA FOODS,EGGROLLS,BEEFS,ETC.WERE FOUND STORED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER OR ABOVE EACH OTHER WITHOUT COVER ON THE FOODS FIRST,SOME ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BUSY WALK THRU.AREA WITHOUT COVER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ABOVE SAID FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORING ANOTHER CONTAINER INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES,IN ALL AREAS.CDI
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toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY HAVING OPENING OF ABOUT 1 3/4" UNDER, DURING INSPECTON; NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-09-10.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY IN TO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS AFTER OPENING,BEFORE STORAGE. MUST REMOVE PREP KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT PREP AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOORS.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN THAT CHIPPED UP SO BADLY.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT AND COVER INSIDE OUT IN TOILET,3COMP.SINKS,INSIDE OUT,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD UTENSILS WITH FOODS UNDER HOOD PREP AREA,INSIDE COVER LID ON CHEF PREP COOLER,BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES TOP SHELVES ABOVE STEM TABLE,PREP COUNTERS OUTER WALLS OF STOVES RICE POT STANDAND MOP SINK,ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UPS NEEDS DETAIL DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS,FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT 3COMP.SINKS AND RICE COOKING STAND AREA BY STOVE WITH ALL KINDS OF STAINS , IN NEED FOR CLEANING.
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Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED CHEF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,AND WAERING SLEEVELESS TEE SHIRT.IN INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIND HAIR AND HAVE SHORT SLEEVE TEE SHIRT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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