New China Buffet

March 28, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: FOUND NO SANITIZING (CHLORINE) TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - ICE MACHINE (FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND TUBINGS NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, WHERE THE WATER FLOWS FOR ICE PRODUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - WALL NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ---INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. ---NOTED GARDEN HOSE USE FOR WATER SUPPLY AT COOKING LINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: ---INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY DISH MACHINE AREA. ---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM AND IN REAR PARTY ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKETS OR CONTAINER.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 11, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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