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South China Kitchen Inc.

August 27, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3lbs OF COOKED DICE CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 3lbs OF SLICE CHICKEN AT 59.2F, 10lbs OF SHRIMPS AT 50.0F AND 4lbs OF BEEF AT 59.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD ITEM: COST- $250 AT 20lbs. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF AND SHRIMPS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AIR TEMP AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN AND HOLD THE PROPER TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS.
    code 36
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 23, 2020: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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