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Chinese Kitchen

October 14, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE WITH 1/2 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.
    code 38
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 105 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED UP WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT#2630819 DATED FEBRUARY 4 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPLACE DEEPLY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS, #57 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NON-MANAGERIAL FOOD EMPLOYEES, AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN ( EXPIRED 2022). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. MANAGER DISCARDED CUTTING BOARD AND QUICKLY TOOK FOOD ALLERGEN COURSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 4, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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