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Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

March 25, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: FOUND FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE AND DRY GOODS STORED; MUST CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. ESTABLISHMENT WAS SERVICED BY ANDERSON ON MARCH 15, 2016 WHERE NO ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED. RECOMENDED SERVICE FROM ANDERSON PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE FIRST DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILE IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
code 41

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