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China Doll
July 7, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER, WIPED HIS HEAD WITH THE HANDS AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES. FINALLY THE EMPLOYEE WORE GLOVES BUT DID NOT WASH HANDS AND CONTINUED COOKING FOOD. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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food left unprotectedOfficial wording: Food Separated And ProtectedInspector note: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES,CHEESE, NOODLES AND FRENCH FRIES INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/45.8F, SHRIMP 56.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 53.1F, SLICED LETTUCE 51.4F, BEEF 56.1F, EGGS 51.4F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 48.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 63 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $125.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (EGG ROLLS, CHCIKEN, SHRIMP, POTSTICKERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS BY THE REAR BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND SPILLS.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 14, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.
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