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See Thru Chinese Kitchen

February 7, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN TWO LOCATIONS IN REAR STORAGE AND ELECTRICAL ROOM NORTH EAST. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR P TRAP LEAKING MUST REPAIR.
code 26
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.NEED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM COOLERS. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN WOK STATION/DRIP TRAY'S. CLEAN ALL COOLER FANGUARD COVERS STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER COUNTER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES IN REAR, AND #10 CAN OPENER.
code 33
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.FLOOR THRU OUT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS UNDER STORAGE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE AREA FLOOR.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER METAL STEM TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURE.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.NEED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 16, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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