Oriental Chop Suey

January 25, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Approved Thawing Methods Used
    Inspector note: OSERVED SHRIMP AND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RINNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, FURNACE ROOM, SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARED USED AS LINER ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 12, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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