Hoe Toy Chop Suey

June 24, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESIBLE NOR IN USE. THE HAND SINK IS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARBOARD, TAPE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: FRIED CHICKEN 86.0F, EGGROLLS 77.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND LIVE RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE MICE GOING IN AND OUT OF A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY WITH OVER 550 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED UNDER SHELF WHERE FLOUR IS STORED, ON TOP OF FLOUR CONTAINER, IN OFFICE NEAR THE DESK, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, IN THE FRYER COMPARTMENTS, ON SHELVES, IN CABINETS, ON WINDOW LEDGES,ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE IN THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT FROM THE REAR WHERE SODA, SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AMD 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR ON TOP OF PAPER SUGAR BAGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT FACUET AND KNOB HANDLES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #10 (OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA) #16 (OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS)#41 (OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED) #49 (OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/STORAGE AREAS) #55 (OBSERVED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SEVERAL SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WASHROOM. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2385336 DATED ON 7/24/2020. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 24, 2020: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

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