Hong Huah Restaurant

February 13, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings5

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE SWITCH BETWEEN EATING AN APPLE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EATING AND BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200484 ON 8/2/18: 37 - 3-302.12: Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 38 - 6-501.112: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 39 - 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST STORE ON A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. 49 - 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.11: Except as specified under § 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 55 - 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE ENTIRETY OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS; ON THE WALLS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 2, 2018: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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