- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Interior of chest freezer door is cracked. Lid does not properly and rest on base.)
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. (Make table ) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. (Non food grade drill used as a mixing wand tool. )
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. (Raw chicken over raw beef on trays in reach in freezer.)
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (200ppm corrected to 100ppm)
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. (Wiping cloth bucket 200ppm)
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09/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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08/01/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. (Handles and faucets are soiled.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Lids)
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Shirts on counter next to fried rice cooker. Aprons are hanging on a food storage shelf.) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Chest freezer lid does not properly seat)
- Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. (MSG in container on shelf next to bbq oven, below rice cooker.) **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. (Bag of potato starch on floor)
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. (Cardboard lid used to catch grease draining from fried food. Battered chicken directly on bulk printer paper box lid.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. (Scoops lying in super cornstarch, flour, and sugar with handles contacting food) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. (Near fryers)
- Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (Back door)
- Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. Trays of raw meats with stacked where top tray is in direct contact with raw meats. No barrier between meat and tray bottom.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (Stored on counter next to rice cooker.) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Cook donned sanitary gloves to handle battered chicken without first washing hands.)
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Corn starch in water at cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. (Corn starch in water at cook line)
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (Trays of raw beef and chicken in reach in upright freezer. Chicken over beef.)
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. (Powder bleach cleaner on lower prep shelf where sauces and spices are stored.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Prep employee observed washing hands in 3 compartment sink.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. (Observed PUR water filter device mounted to hand sink bear fryers where only hand washing is permitted.)
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (Cornstarch in water at cook line)
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5/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Reach in cookline cooler with pooled water inside and cloths absorbing water.). Operator states maintenance has been called in. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. (Tongs lying on chicken wings in cooler near fryer) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Chest freezer with damaged lid interior. Lid is held together with tape, has exposed insulation and does not seat properly on unit.) **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Salt stored in soy sauce container. Squeeze bottles and containers on speed cart at cookline.) **Warning**
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1/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In large salt container.) **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Reach in cookline cooler with pooled water inside and cloths absorbing water.). Operator states maintenance has been called in. **Warning**
- Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. (Bowl of large, crystalline product on cookline) **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. (Large grain containers) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. (Tongs lying on chicken wings in cooler near fryer) **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Chest freezer with damaged lid interior. Lid is held together with tape, has exposed insulation and does not seat properly on unit.) **Warning**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans for sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Salt stored in soy sauce container. Squeeze bottles and containers on speed cart at cookline.) **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Sprouts 74°F on cookline counter) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw shrimp over cleaned vegetables in walk in.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (Trays in hand sink at start of inspection.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked pork in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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11/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( equipment attachments) **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( pork, field chicken,etc in walkin cooler) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
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6/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( rice coolers) **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
- Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( equipment attachments) **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Basic - Observed: Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. ( rear door) **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair.( cooing reachin) **Warning** Priority:Basic
- Observed: No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
- Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.( white chest freezer) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
- High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( cookline reachin, chicken, shrimp,etc)(. 6/12/2013)( sprouts 54°/ countertop) **Warning** Priority: High Priority
- Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( cookline) **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( pork, field chicken,etc in walkin cooler) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
- Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
- Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority:Basic
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6/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( chest freezer) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( chest freezer) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Between prep table and reachin cooler. **Warning**
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2/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk food containers) **Warning**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( chest freezer) **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(freezers and coolers) **Warning**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.( no violation page) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( chest freezer) **Warning**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( flour) **Warning**
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( cookline) 02/14/2013 **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sprouts 72?, cooked rice 67?) on countertop. 02/14/2013 **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.( shell eggs over raw beef in walkin ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Between prep table and reachin cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( white upright) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, fried chicken, etc) **Warning**
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2/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. nonhandled container in bulk rice, storage area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled container in soy sauce, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of flour, prep table, Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of rice, storage area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. raw meats, cut vegetables , walk in cooler
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7/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
- Observed build-up of food debris on preparation table shelf.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in walk-in cooler.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed gravy and sauces being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improperly covered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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1/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
- Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in freezer between use.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind wok line.
- Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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8/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical - Observed bags of rice stored on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated dust in water heater area.
- Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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5/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of rice and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
- Observed build-up of grease on storage racks above fry vats.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed wall behind wok line soiled with accumulated grease.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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1/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed bag of rice stored on kitchen floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Repair loose insulation in deep freezer door.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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9/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).[owner discarded eggs]
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.[bowl of food stored in rice crockpot with rice] Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[Shelving ,Equipment ,etc]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.[child in kitchen ]
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. Corrected On Site.
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6/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
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3/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[large quantity of rice] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored in rice cooker[small container of food resting on top of hot rice inside cooker] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over produce] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIC]
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[towel,WIC]
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/2010.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.[large pot]
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.[cooking strainers]
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cooking strainer]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/2010.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/2010.
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1/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[white upright ]
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.[3cs] Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[WIC]
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.[rear kitchen ]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. [expired ]
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7/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 1/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 8/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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