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Emperor's Choice Restaurant

July 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479245 ON 12/28/10: #32 REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, DUCT TAPE LINING RACKS/SHELVES. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CLOTHS BEING USED TO COVER SOME FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE PLASTIC AND OR COVERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVES, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, #35 SEAL AROUND ALL PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. CLEAN FANS AT WALL TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILTIY SINK AND REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
code 38

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