Leung's Chop Suey

January 8, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: WE OBSERVED OVER 100 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLE BOARDS,INSIDE MEAT SLICER MECHANICAL PARTS,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX NEAR THE WORK TABLE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED,INSIDE THE MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK ROOM (1) DEAD MOUSE BENEATH THE HOT WATER TANK,INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DEEP FRYERS,STOVE/OVEN AREA,BENEATH THE CHEST FREEZER,ON THE INTERIOR MOTOR COMPONENTS ON THE SIDE PANELS OF THE COOLERS. INSIDE TOOL DRAWERS STORAGE NEAR THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALSO A SCREEN IS NEEDED AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE SANITIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS TIME. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER,), PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN,SLICER, RICE COOKER,WOK STATION/GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO,MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON LOWER/UPPER WALLS AND AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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