Strings Ramen

September 30, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
code 12Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. MUST REPAIR TO DISPENSE CHLORINE TO 100 PPM.
code 8Priority
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: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. MUST REMOVE SCREEN DOOR OR MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS FOR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN THE THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE. BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL CLOSETS AND FOOD AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. HOLE IN THE CORNER BASEBOARDS OF THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. HOLE IN THE CEILING OF STORAGE CLOSET AROUND PIPING. MUST SEAL ALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SCREENED VENTILATION WINDOW IN THE WASHROOM. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS MEANS OF PLUMBING REPAIR AT THE MOP SINK.
code 38
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE/EXITS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 70

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