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Happy Chinese Kitchen

August 14, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed 1.5 lbs of egg rolls stored at room temperature, improperly, 81.2 degrees at cook line station. Observed 2 lbs of bean sprouts stored at improper temperature 51.2 degrees in two door cooler near cook line. Instructed operator that all potentially hazardous foods need to be stored at 40 degrees or lower for cold foods and 140 degrees or higher for hot foods. Operator discarded and denatured product during time of inspection. Total weight of 3.5 lbs and total value is $10.00. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained with over flowing trash. Instructed operator to ensure that garbage dumpster is maintained and pest proof and with tight fitting lids. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed food stored in non food grade grocery bags in the following areas: walk in cooler, front 2 door cooler and freezer. Instructed operator to store food in fda food grade approved containers and bags.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed cardboard lining in the following areas: rear prep table shelving, walk in cooler floor and front cook line shelving. Instructed operator to remove cardboard and to ensure that all surfaces are smooth/flat and easily cleanable.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed food and debris on walls in the following areas: utility sink and hand washing sink, in rear of operation. Instructed operator to clean and maintain said areas.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed bulk food containers stored on the floor, in walk in cooler. Instructed operator to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor, at all times.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Observed wiping cloths stored and sitting on counters and tables throughout operation. Instructed operator to store wiping cloths in sanitizing buckets with properly sanitizing solution.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 12, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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