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Chinatown Restaurant

January 29, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM CHLORINE LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F OR ABOVE FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. OWNER REPLACED EMPTY BUCKET OF SANITIZER, NOW AT 100 PPM CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
code 8Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1271278 ISSUED ON 07-20-2012. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 30 - Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler. 33 - Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning. 34 - Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). 38 - Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

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

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (OLD NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC BAGS, EMPTY BOXES, CONTAINER ETC.) MUST REORGANIZE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 20, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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