Moy Lee Chinese Restaurant

April 6, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED NEXT TO COOK LINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA: BEEF AT 46.4F, BEEF AT 48.7F, AND CHICKEN AT 52.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 RODENT DROPPING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILTY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OLD BAKING SODA CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF RODENTS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR COOK LINE, AND INSIDE BOTH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ENTIRE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 28, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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