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Chinese See Thru Kitchen

February 22, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AND FISH) 20 LBS OF RICE IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 107.9-109.3F ALSO NOTED 2LBS OF FISH FILETS ON THE PREP TABLE AT 56.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND ALL COLD FOODS AT 4OF AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SANITIZER (CHLORINE OR QUATS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER BOUGHT BLEACH AT A NEARBY STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP A THE CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS AND BOXES OF OIL BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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