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China Garden Chinese Restaurant

September 3, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER BEHIND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. ALSO 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ALSO DROPPINGS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: NOTED THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROPERLY ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 7, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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