Sun Wah Bar-B-Q

July 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ALL RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ANOTHER RESTROOM LOCATED ON PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE WITH NO UTENSILS INSIDE OF THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000073307-13.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN:COOKED AND PULLED DUCK AT TEMP OF 72F; COOKED VARIOUS KIND OF ANIMAL ORGANS AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 68.6F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 58.1F TO 69F.RAW CHICKEN ON BBQ STICKS AT TEMP OF 56.2F, STORED IN PREP DISPLAY COOLER(COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F). NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR FOOD MENTIONED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 175, VALUE 1.200, CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073306-12
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING USED CUTTING BOARD (BLOOD ON IT)WITHOUT SANITIZING IT. THE CUTTING BOARD WAS THEN PLACED BACK ON THE PREP TABLE AND WAS THEN USED TO CUT VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000073306-12
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED MEAT BONES STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FRYER OIL AND PRODUCE CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEATS INSIDE OF CLEANABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. OBSERVED A LARGE HOUSE FLY FLYING OUT OF THE CONTAINER OF COOKED NOODLES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHEN THE LINEN COVERING THE NOODLES WAS REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FRREZER. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USED FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CLEANABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. APPROXIMATELY 50# AND $200 OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000073307-13.
code 16
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 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO THE REAR SCREEN DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA HAS A 1" OPEN GAP ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE EXTERIOR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000073308-14.
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. OBSERVED EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ALOS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID WASTE LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE THE LEAKING DUMPSTER AND POWERWASH THE AREA TO CLEAN THE LIQUID WASTE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000073309-15.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT BACKUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000073308-14.
code 24
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. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO PREVENT ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOOR. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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 THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN DEAD ROACH UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT CORNER OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE OVENS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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. HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
code 42

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