China Doll

November 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/48.8F, SHRIMP 51.5F/49.3f,BEEF 51.6F, EGGS 51.9F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 45.5F/46.6F, GYROS 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OVER 20 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector 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.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINT FLOOR THROUGHT OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND HWERE EVER NEEDED INCLUDING THE AREAS WHERE ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 14, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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