Lao Sze Chuan

October 4, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-201.114(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE OR A VERIFICATION POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 46.8F, GREEN VEGETABLES 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, PROK 57.6F, PASTA 45.7F, CHICKEN (45.5F/46.4F),SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 45.7F, TOFU (51.1F/48F), CRAB RANGOON 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 -
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE READING.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CRACKS OF WALL COVING BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND ON THE FLOOR OF 2ND FLOOR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTE OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, MOP SINK AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED T CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12(C) NOTED AUTOMATIC STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. • 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. -ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP AREA BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. -HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASY AND DIRT INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
code 58

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