Nicky's Chinese Food

July 30, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER TWO HUNDRED RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, IN STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ON FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. MUST HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REQUESTED REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 13Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL ORIGINAL METAL CANS OF PRODUCT BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE, VEGETABLES, SALT ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR STORAGE OF THESE PRODUCTS AT COOKING STATIONS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS; INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD GRADE BAGS MUST BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REFINISH SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, RICE COOKERS, FRYER, STOVE) CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED BUS TUBS HOLDING RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCLEAN; INSTUCTED TO CLEAN BUS TUBS STORING FOODS. CLEAN RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. DRIED, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WOK STATION WALLS AND FAUCET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST SEAL AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL TO SEAL GAPS OBSERVED (POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINTS). ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND WHILE MOVING EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING FACILITY.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND MOP BUCKETS WITH USED WATER; INSTRUCTED TO DUMP USED WASTE WATER AFTER USING AND TO STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. MOP HEADS MUST ALSO BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY OR REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
code 41

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