New Hong Kong Buffet

March 31, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK CHOPS 96.3F, EGG FOU YOUNG 112.6F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 132.3F, CHICKEN 126.9F, COLESLAW 59.5F, VEGETABLE SALAD 53.6F AND BROCCOLI 60.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    code 3Priority
  • 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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON LIDS OF CONTAINERS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE • NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: NOTED SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE AND RAILS OF THE SAME.
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
    code 36
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 16, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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