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Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

February 20, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STANDING WITH HIS SOILED SHOES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE/ CUTTING BOARD REACHING TO GET AN ITEM FROM TOP OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO STEP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: TIN CANS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD IN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE, DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34

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