Yuen's Chinese Kitchen

February 13, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USED UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO STORED SAID UTENSILS.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE IN WATER IN A BUCKET UNCOVERED STORED INSIDE A MOP SINK WITH DIRTY MOPS AND METAL SCRUBBIES.PRODUCE BOXES WERE STORED ON TOP THE OPENED FOOD PRODUCT AND AROUND/INSIDE MOP SINK.ALSO OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH DIRTY APRONS SOAKING WITH SOAP AND BLEACH BY THE OPENED FOOD. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED. POUNDS#2 , VALUE 10.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES AND NOT TO STORE INSIDE THE MOP SINK. FOUND COOKED FOOD UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROX 60 OR MORE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER THE SHELVES,REAR AREA.INSIDE THE WASHROOM BEHIND CHEMICAL SHELF.ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES.BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE GREASE BOX AND BY THE FOOT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: APRONS THAT COOK WAS WEARING IN POOR CONDITIONS:EXTREMELY STAINED, DISCOLORED AND WRINKLED. ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE CLEAN CLOTHING
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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