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Lao Sze Chuan

December 3, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-19-14 REPORT # 1482514. V 18. AT TIME OF INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR EXIT AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BY DISHMACHINE, 35 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR AREAS.(7-42-090) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DROPPINGS AT ALL MENTIONED AREAS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND KNIVES STORED INSIDE A RUSTY METAL CAN ON TOP REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA,DISCARD RUSTY CAN, BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET OILED AND GRIMES ON TOP CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ROLLED BRICK
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN (CRACKS)OF THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE COOLERS.GREEN MOLD DANGLING FROM SHELF AT EAST SOUTH AREA INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BETWEEN THE COOLER AND FREEZER AT SOUTH WALL BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.DEBRIS AND BLOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SHELVES BY THE KITCHEN DOOR HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MATERIAL: PRINTING PAPER,APRON , PAINT,BASKET ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DEBRIS,FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: : BLACK DUST BUILD ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OPEN METAL SHEET ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN THE KICHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: SERVER SHELF BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IS EXTREMELY DUSTY AND CLUTTERED FROM PRINTING PAPER TO FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 19, 2014: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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