Lao Hunan Chinese Restaurant

August 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OVERHEAD BLACK SEWER PIPE ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SPICE CONTAINERS, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CANS. ALSO, NOTED COPPER COLORED PIPE ABOVE PREP SHELVING WHERE SPICES STORED WHICH IS CONNECTED TO OVERHEAD SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD STORAGE FROM UNDER SAID PIPING AT THIS TIME AND INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPING TO PROTECT AREA FROM POSSIBLE OVERHEAD DRIPPING/CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1937224.
code 16
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN PIPING UNDER SAID SINK AND PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO GROUND WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1937224.
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE FOODS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AT TEA STATION, RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS, PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES, REMOVE PLASTIC LINER FROM SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, AND ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, WOKS, PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, UNDER AROUND TEA UNIT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS AT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK IN BASMENT, HANDLES AT HAND WASH SINKS, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, RINSE SINK, SIDE OF TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN BASEMENT, OVERHEAD PIPING WITH GREASE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS/WALK-IN FREEZER, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATORS, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COMPRESSORS IN BASEMENT, GREASE TRAPS, FAN GUARDS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, STAIRCASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRACKS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THORUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE HEAVY DARK BLACK BUILDUP AND BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTION IN BASEMENT BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
code 34
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED PIPING AT VENTILATION HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS AROUND TEA STATION, PREP AREAS, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STAINS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPING IN BASEMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE FRONT SMALL COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND RESIDUE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT. REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM ICE MACHINE FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OR DRIP PAN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, UNUSED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
code 43

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