Chen's

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISHAMCHINE AND STEAM TABLE, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND DINING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE OUTER AND INNER FRONT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  code 18
• 🧫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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CLEAN WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
  code 33
• ⚠️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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS, BEIND THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REGROUT FLOOR AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
  code 34
• ⚠️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. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO THE STANDUP COOLER AND PREP TABLES. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND CAULK ANY AREAS BETWEEN THE WALL AND BASEBOARD IN THE DINING ROOM.
  code 35
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: STORE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA.
  code 41

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