Sweet Apple Chinesefood Inc.

May 12, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED EGG ROLLS,PORK EGG ROLL MIX).NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED EGG ROLLS RANGING FROM 44.8F-47.9F,PORK EGG ROLL MIXTURE RANGING FROM 45.2F-46.5F STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 31LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER SINK NOT CONNECTED AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IT DRAINS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARRY FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY ROLLING CART.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS,UNUSED FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH,ON PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2013: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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