Sun Wah Bar-B-Q

November 10, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 49.6F, PORK 45.3F, DUCK 45.5F, SHRIMP 48.2F, RICE 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $125.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
code 22
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED DUCK IN WATER INSIDE IN THE PREP SINK THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BY THE UNUSED FISH TANK, ALONG WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES AND BOXES (SEALED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON FLOORS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA -- FLOORS AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. -- MISSING TILES ON FLOOR AND COVING AT THE PREP ROOM AREA BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA -- PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND CRACKS ON THE WALL C. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP DRY ALL THE TIME.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 24, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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