Grand China Express

August 14, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:ON SHELVING WITH HOT HOLDING WATER WARMER,ON PALLET BY CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG WALL AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR AND ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS BY ON BAG WITH ONIONS AT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NOTED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY DRY UTENSILS AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED BROKEN INNER LID INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND GASKET AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH RUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM SHELVES OF COUNTER TOPS AT THE FOOD PREP TABLES,INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP. ALSO CLEAN THE DOOR RAILS OF REACH IN COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT EMBEDDED WITH GREASE, FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND MICE DROPPINGS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT CORNER WALL BASE BY SHELVING WITH ELECTRICAL WATER WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT CLOSET BY THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE PREP KITCHEN AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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