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No. 1 Taste Of Asia

September 7, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: FOUND OVERHEAD BLACK SEWER PIPE DIRECTLY ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, OPEN SPICE CONTAINERS, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CANS. ALSO, NOTED COPPER COLORED PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SPICES WHICH IS CONNECTED TO OVERHEAD SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS AWAY FROM OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES. MANAGER REMOVING PREP TABLE, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE CANS, AND SPICES AWAY FROM OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED WITH 0PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER READING. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT SERVICED AND SANITIZES AT PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 8Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND CHEST FREEZERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING AT PREP SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, DEEP FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, RACKS/SHELVES, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR SECTION IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND BY STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER WASHBOWL INSIDE CABINET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM ICE MACHINE FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OR DRIP PAN. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN REAR BASEMENT, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR, AND REMOVE MILK CRATES.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AND INVERT SAME.
code 43

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