Wing Cheong Grocery Inc

April 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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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: FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
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. FOUND OPEN PACKAGES OF FROZEN FISH, DRIED SHRIMP, DRIED FISH, DRIED CHINESE SAUSAGES, AND DRIED CHINESE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PLASTIC BINS/CARDBOARD BOXES OFFERED FOR SELF SERVICE WITH NO COVER/LID NOR SNEEZE GUARD. ALSO, FISH DISPLAY CASE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TONG/UTENSIL FOR SELF SERVICE, COVER/LID FOR SAID FOOD ITEMS, AND SNEEZE GUARD FOR FISH DISPLAY CASE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. ALSO, FOUND MEAT SAW NOT MAINTAINED. DRIED MEAT AND FRESH MEAT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SAW BLADE USED FOR CUTTING MEAT AT BUTCHER AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA, FOUND 1 ROACH CRAWLING OUT FROM INSPECTION SUMMARY PAPER AT WALL BEHIND MEAT SAW, 3 ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER SIGN ABOVE PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, AND 1 ROACH AT WALL BASE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 5 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA. FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EMPLOYEE FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND HOT WATER TANK, STORAGE ITEMS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED ONE DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. IN ADDITION, FOUND OPEN BAIT CONTAINERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE ALL POISON, BAIT IN CONTAINER. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZER UNITS, AND FOOD AISLES.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING FROM MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA, DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE WORN, STAINED, DEEP DARK GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PLASTIC BINS USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE WOOD BLOCKS USED AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, FISH TANKS, CUTTING BOARDS, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLOSET INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ABOVE FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND WALLS AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA, CLEAN FAN AT WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UPPER WALLS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPING/CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA. PAINT UPPER WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE BLACK STAINS. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE FISH TANKS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE CARDBORAD. SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS AND WALL BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND DRIED SAUSAGE HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAK AT HOSE BY OUTSIDE BASEMENT STAIRS TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT.
code 43

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