Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine

August 26, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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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. FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP ON TOP OF DOOR. ALSO, FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES,6 HOUSE FLIES, AND BLACK SPIDER COMING DOWN FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE SPILLS/BUILD-UP SURROUNDING GROUND AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 30
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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALLS, CEILING AT WALK IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, PIPING, CONDUITS, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS, VENTILATION FILTERS/HOOD/ATTACHMENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MEAT HOOKS BY UTILITY SINK, AND FAN COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA BY TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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. CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. WALL AND CEILING JUNCTIONS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE COBWEBS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN COOLER STORING ICE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
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. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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