Ma Gong & La Po

October 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND PREP COOLER FOR COLD HOLDING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE RECEIPT PROVIDED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS AND 1 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. REPAIR GASKETS INSIDE FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. DEFROST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE UNIT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STAINS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING AND ATTACHMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN AND CRACKS/CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. REPAIR SIDES OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSUED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
code 41

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