Lee's Chop Suey

March 28, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
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: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- CONTAINERS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THE 2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST HAVE INSIDE OF ENCLOSED RODENT BAIT STATIONS.RODENT POISON WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-015)
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL FOOD/DISH STORAGE SHELVES MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO MOP SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK AND ON LEDGE IN SAME AREA,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STAFF TOILET ROOM ON WALL BASE LEDGE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR ALOND SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM HANDLES OF RICE COOKER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD FOOD /PAPER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. • MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINK BASINS,GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,CARTS,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT ).
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND PAPER TOWELS SOAKED IN ON TOP AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.ALSO TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND TRASH FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED. • MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 19, 2018: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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