Yuen's Chinese Kitchen

February 11, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 2 INCH HOLE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR, INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT ON LAST INSPECTION REPORT, DATED 2/13/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP REPORT #1482582, DATED 2/13/2015. VIOLATION #32; 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. VIOLATION #33;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 VIOLATION #35;WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND DIRTY FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 20, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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