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Zhengxin Chicken Steak

September 8, 2026 · Score 44
not rated
  • official resultScore 44
  • score44 pts
  • inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings5

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Failed findings

  • hot food sitting too coolcritical
    Official wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    code 02BCriticalstatus: Critical
  • fridge is giving… room tempcritical
    Official wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    code 02GCriticalstatus: Critical
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
    code 05DCriticalstatus: Critical
  • food-handling slipcritical
    Official wording: Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
    code 06BCriticalstatus: Critical
  • food left out / unprotectedcritical
    Official wording: Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
    code 06CCriticalstatus: Critical
  • equipment / surface issue
    Official wording: Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
    code 09Estatus: Not Critical
  • facility / equipment issue
    Official wording: Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
    code 10Cstatus: Not Critical

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Score 22 on February 12, 2025: Score changed by +22 points. 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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