Minghin Cuisine

January 29, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DIM SUM KITCHEN WAS OBSERVED TO BE PROVIDING 0 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE SANTIZE CYCLE, WHICH IS BELOW THE REQUIRED SANITIZER LEVEL. THE DISH MACHINE WAS CURRENTLY IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AND TO USE AN ALTERNATE DISH MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY RINSING AND SANTIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE DROP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOWLS OF FOOD STACKED ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF OTHER UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL FOOD DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
code 16
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: OBSERVED 30 PLUS DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE SHELVING NEAR THE WASHER AND DRYER IN THE UPSTAIRS UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: TWO UPRIGHT COOELRS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAVE BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, COOLER DOOR HANDLES, AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE COOK LINE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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: THE DOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SERVING THE DISH WASHING AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE DRAIN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 41

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