Oriental Chop Suey

May 2, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE RREGISTER...APPROX 10-15 AT CORNER OF THE WALL NEAR SLIDING COLD HOLD UNIT BY THE FRONT DOOR... APPROX 15-20 UNDER THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT NEAR REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE ON OR BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF MAY 9TH 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF OLD WHITE BUTTER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND MARKED WITH COMMON NAME IF REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    code 39
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAVERS USED FOR CHOPPING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
    code 43
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING FROM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE FROM THE END OF THE DEEP FRYER TO THE OTHER END OF THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE BELOW.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATIONS FOR COOKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
    code 57
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600130 DATED 08/13/2024 FOR VIOLATION #51 5-205.15 FAUCET IN BATHROOM IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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