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Great Sea Chinese Restaurant

July 15, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 40 LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.9F, CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. COOK STATED, "CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY A ABOUT 5:30PM. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. CHICKEN DISCARDED, V=$150.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 (A).
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN; OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, WATER, BAD ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 19
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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, 1PART SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT.
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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-0UT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL VENTS THRU-OUT.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALSO CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
code 43

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