See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13

March 21, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGES ON SHELVING UNITS AND CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES AND BUCKETS OF FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES AND WOK STATION AND PLACE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES. • MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID AND ELIMINATE BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE IN TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF LIGHT FIXTURES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2579613 8/4/23 NOT CORRECTED:#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#49-4-602.13 : OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN#55-.6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 4, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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