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Jin Jin China Buffet
February 24, 2016 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 1.5LBS CHICKEN @ 53.4F, 1LB SHRIMP @ 49.6F, 2LBS BEEF @ 48.7F, AND APPX 50 EGGS @ 53.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VALUED AT $28.70. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED BACK OUTSIDE DOOR IN KITCHEN WITH MISSING LOCK AND DOOR HANDLE, LEAVING OPEN SPACES. OBSERVED 2 INCH OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT AND HELD FOODS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PREPARED DATES.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR PREPPED VEGETABLES. MUST USE CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED LARGE SOILED ALUMINIUM CANS USED FOR STORAGE FOR BULK FOODS (RICE) IN REAR OF KITCHEN, AND ALSO OPEN CANS USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES AND STAINS IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN BUFFET WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR COVER LIGHTING.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. • HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 14, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.
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