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Lex Chinese Food

August 26, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED HALF DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGG WAS 94.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND CRAB RANGOON WITHOUT ANY DISCARD DATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCARDED 30LBS AT $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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