Ming's Chop Suey

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION #63194-16 ISSUED.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO STORE OVER FLOW OF POPS.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS-INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS AND RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
  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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS/SINKS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
  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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP, AROUND ALL SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING FANS IN WAITING AREA, VENTS THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
  code 38
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE ANY/ALL UNUSED MOPS HANGING UPRIGHT TO DRY.
  code 41

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