Nhu Lan Bakery

July 10, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED PORK ROLL AT 56.5 F,HAM 47.8 F,EGGS AT 49.1 F,TOFU 55.1 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY OWNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEEF,RICE,HAM ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND LIVE SMALL HOUSE FLIES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISH WASHING AREA APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE SMALL HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN MENTIONED AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. -
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND AROUND OF LID AND EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO,OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DAMAGED AT CORNERS WITH LARGE HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED/HARBORAGE AREA AND REPLACE LIDS FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TRAYS, POTS,PANS,CART).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING IN WALK-IN-FREEZER TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEAINING. • FOUND MISSING FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NOTED TO OWNER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 16, 2018: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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