Nhu Lan Bakery

August 10, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUPS,COOKED PORK MEAT, COOKED TOFU)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PUT PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE FOOD LABEL ON PREPACKED FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. MISSING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCTION BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN DISH WASHING AREA 5, IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA 15,IN REAR STORAGE AREA 7. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FOOD PREPARATION DISHES TO BE STORED IN OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH OUT ANY PROTECTION.MUST PROVIDE PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ALL DISHES USED FOR FOOD PROTECTION. IF THOSE ITEMS NOT USED IN FACILITY SHOULD BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO 3 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER COVERED WITH ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS INSIDE
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTS OVER FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 19, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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