LOTUS EXPRESS (THE), 209 E 3RD ST, FORT SCOTT, KS - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: LOTUS EXPRESS (THE)
Type: Restaurant
Address: 209 E 3RD ST, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
Phone: 620-768-9546
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Dec 03, 2015

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Violation code	Inspection Date	Violations	Type	Compliance
KDA_2_40111 - --Two employee cups (one with lid and one without lid) were sitting on the food prep table in the kitchen. Corrected on site (COS)-removed cups KDA_3_30212 - --Sugar, MSG, and Flour containers all lacked the common name. COS-labeled KDA_3_30511A1 - --A bag of onions were being stored on the dirty floor. COS-moved onions to the shelf KDA_3_50116A1 - --Fried chicken chunks were being held at 101.9F. The person in charge (PIC) stated the chicken had been in the steam table for 1 hour. COS-PIC chose to discard KDA_3_50116A2 - --Ready to eat (RTE) chicken chunks were being stored on the counter at 53.3F. The PIC stated they came from the walk in cooler (WIC) 1 hour prior. COS-placed chicken back into the WIC Choppped cabbage was being held out on the counter at 53.6F. The PIC stated the cabbage had been taken from the WIC 1 hour prior. COS-PIC chose to discard Cooked egg rolls were being held out on the counter at 50.1F. The PIC stated the egg rolls had been taken out of the WIC 1 hour prior. COS-PIC moved egg rolls to the WIC In the make table, cooked noodles measured 47.2F, raw beef measured 45.3F, raw chicken measured 45.5F. The PIC stated the PHFs had been in the cooler for 3.5 hours. The ambient temperature of the unit measured 43.9F. COS-PIC placed ice in all of the containers to rapidly cool and place the containers in the WIC. KDA_4_30111 - --The make table is not holding PHFs at 41F or below. The ambient temperature of the unit measured 43.9F. COS-Advised to not use the unit until it can be fixed. KDA_4_60111C - --All of the equipment in the kitchen is covered in layers of old food, grease, and dirt. The handles of coolers and fryers have encrusted food on them. The coolers all have old food pooled in the bottom of them. Advised to increase their cleaning frequency and deep clean kitchen. KDA_4_60211C - --The sifter and containers used sift raw chicken and flour has dried food debris. The PIC stated the equipment has not been used since 12/2/15. COS-cleaned KDA_4_60211E4 - --The soda nozzles had a biofilm slime in them. COS-PIC cleaned during inspection KDA_5_20511B - --The kitchen handwashing sink was being used to drain shrimp in a strainer. COS-removed shrimp and strainer. KDA_6_30111 - --The kitchen and the waitstation handwashing sinks did not have soap. COS-supplied KDA_6_50112A - --The kitchen, dry storage areas, and 3 compartment sink room all have old food, grime, filth, dirt, and grease accumulation on them. Advised to deep clean. KDA_Defacto - --Food received frozen --Rice-188F Rice-183F --Steam table- egg drop soup-155F Steam table- rice-145F --WIC- cream cheese-43F Raw chicken-43F cooked chicken-43F Advised to turn unit cooler Freezers OK	12/03/2015	13	Complaint	Out
Details not available.	09/30/2014
Details not available.	09/16/2014
Details not available.	10/01/2013

KDA_2_40111 - EMPLOYEES shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD- clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS- unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES- or other items needing protection cannot result.
KDA_3_30212 - Food storage containers (Common Name) Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.
KDA_3_30511A1 - Food storage - Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of 3-305.11, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: in a clean, dry location- where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination- and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
KDA_3_50116A1 - PHF/TCS Hot Holding - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURECONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained at 57�°C (135�°F) or above.
KDA_3_50116A2 - PHF/TCS Cold Holding - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained at 5�°C (41�°F) or less.
KDA_4_30111 - Temperature Capacity - EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3.
KDA_4_60111C - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
KDA_4_60211C - PHF/TCS Food Contact Surface Cleaning Frequency (every 4 hours) If used with POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD), EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours.
KDA_4_60211E4 - Non-PHF/TCS Food Contact Surface Cleaning Frequency (ice bins, soda nozzles) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be cleaned, in EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer- or, absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
KDA_5_20511B - A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
KDA_6_30111 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of two adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
KDA_6_50112A - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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