Restaurant: China Garden
Address: 7028 Salem Field Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 540 548-8100
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 10/07/2015
Inspection conducted as a change in ownership for the establishment. The above observtions and the following were discussed with the person in charge: -Replace the cover on the trash can in the ladies restroom. -Handouts provided for cooling procedures and calibrating thermometers. Facility appears to meet the requirements of the Virginia Department of Health Rules and Regulations. Permit has been issued.
Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) Observation: Cooked rice in the walk in cooler noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Cooked rice was made the previous day and measured at 46'F internally. The PIC discarded the rice during the inspection.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
Cooling Methods (corrected on site) Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Observed a large container of cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler. Plastic wrap was observed to be covering the large container of rice. The PIC stated the rice was made the previous day. Rice was measured at 46'F internally. Discussed proper cooling procedures with the PIC during the inspection.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided Observation: The Person in Charge could not produce an appropriate food temperature measuring device to verify cooking temperatures of thin foods such as meat patties or fish filets. Dial thermometer provided for taking temperatures of foods but the PIC could not provide a thin probe thermometer.
Correction: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
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