Penny's Noodle Shop

March 23, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS EACH AND ONE 5 LB CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN ALL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND STORED IN TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 106.7F & 102.3F FOR THE BEEF. 91.2F FOR THE CHICKEN. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVING COOKED WON TONS STUFFED WITH PORK AND SHRIMP FROM BOILING WATER ON COOKS LINE AND DIRECTLY TRANSFERRING TO PLASTIC CONTAINER IN COOKS LINE COOLER AND COVERING WITH LID. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL.
code 3Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-6-09 #162466 NOT CORRECTED. #33-BLACK/WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.#34-MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASE BOARD TILES IN REAR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG PREP TABLE. #36- INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT BULB. #40- MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. #32- MUST REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING CAULKING AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR LINE COOLER BROKEN, MUST REPAIR.
code 32
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. METAL THRESHOLD FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS, MUST REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL BASE BOARD TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.
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. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE ENTRANCE AT REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.
code 35
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
code 42

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