Lao Sze Chuan

November 4, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE WALL OF MOP SINK, X2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, ALSO 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,ELIMINATE AND MINIMIZE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM AND TOP OF THE LID. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGG DROP SOUP, DRY CHILI CHICKEN,STIR FRY BEEF,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. JOSE JAVIER CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:45PM DURING INSPECTION.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1609342, DATED 1/5/16. #30-ALL BULK DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A DATE AND MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. #32-INSTALLED A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL SPICES CART, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS,ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. #34-ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #35- CEILING VENT COVER I BOTH ASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD, FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. #43- ALL WIPING CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE BAR COUNTER, ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DAMAGED WOOD FLOOR ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR A THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA, THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 5, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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