Kim Long Restaurant

September 11, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED THE WATER BACKING UP IN THE SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 51.8F, BEEF AT 50.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, PORK AT 52.3F, AND EGGS AT 55F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF OF FOOD OWRTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222916 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - 4-602.11(E)(4): OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 38 - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 55 - 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 25, 2018: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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