Lee's Chop Suey

April 4, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings15
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: 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
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: 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 • Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282241 3/28/19 #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REAR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR REAR DOOR,ON LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND A DEAD MOUSE IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 28, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 14 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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