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Old China Buffet

January 24, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AND UNACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BROOM LEANING ON IN FRONT OF SINK BASIN AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED BROOM AND PROVIDED TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 12Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED BY FOOD HANDLERS (POT,BOWLS,SPOONS,TONGS)WITH A SMALL BUCKET OF SOAP WATER IN FAR RIGHT SINK BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLDING UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER ONLY.MUST SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 8Priority
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVES.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,CUTTING BOARDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREA , DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER 2- COMP SINK.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES BOTH B.B.Q. GRILLS,CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID FROM REAR PREP AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 7, 2016: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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