Hoe Toy Chop Suey

January 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY SEVERAL MALE EMPLOYEES HANDLING MOPS AND BROOMS AND THEN HANDLING FOODS AND WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 8Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH (COOKED BREADED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEEF,DICED CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC)STORED INSIDE SEVERAL LARGE BOXES AND PANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED FROM WHEN PREPARED AND TO HOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF YOUR COOLERS.APPX.150 LBS. $1,000(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING ADJACENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF TRASH BOXES,INSIDE OF WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF ONIONS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES,CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON AND INSIDE OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,WIND IS CONTINOUSLY BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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