Chinese Kitchen

August 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT-FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 79.8F, 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 89.9F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED PORK T 49.6, 1/2 SLICED HAM AT 48.7F, 1/2 SLICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.5, 13LBS OF BREADED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1-69.4F, 40 COOKED EGG ROLLS 69.9F, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN UNDER PREP TABLES AT 85.4F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS AND OBTAIN ICE TO COOL DOWN FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 350.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4TH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. ALSO, NOTED 20 ANTS ALONG WALL BASE BY REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR AND OUTSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REMOVE METAL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FROM INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE PREP COOLER WHICH IS HELD FOR INSPECTION.
code 32
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION FILTERS, UNDER, AROUND FRYERS, SHELVES AT PREP AREA, CAN OPENER,HAND WASH SINK,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKING UNIT,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND AT HAND WASH SINK.
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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, REGROUT FLOOR SECTION TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT SEATING AREA BY WINDOWS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL FAUCET WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE LITTER AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN TOILET ROOM.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 11, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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