Hong Kong Buffet

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical
  Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SCOOPS WITH OVER 1/4" DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SUGAR AND FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. NOTED CRAB LIKE SUBSTANCE IN SUGAR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN FLOUR IN SAME AREA. NOTED IN PREP COOLER PREP BOWLS PLACED ON TOP OF UNPROTECTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NOTED DEBRIS IN OPEN CAN BY WOK STATION. NOTED FREEZER FROST ON UNCOVERED PREPARED DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UTENSILS, COVER ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON CROSS CONTAMINATION. THE FOODS WERE DISPOSED AND DENATURED AS FOLLOWS: NOODLES, SUGAR, FLOUR, DUMPLINGS, SAUCE, WONTON. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, VALUE $400. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION 57991-15
  code 4Priority
• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AND 1 BABY ROACH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION # 57991-15.
  code 18
• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #88212 DATED 1.11.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: # 33 ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. ALL UNTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. (ALL CREVICES). INCLUDED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. # 38 EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS BUILD UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PREP AREA. CITATION #57992-16
  code 29
• ⚠️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. DETAIL CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INCLUDING TOILET COVER AND LIGHT SWITCH.
  code 35

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Compared with Pass on January 12, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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