China Town, 201 E. Berkley Avenue Ave. D, Norfolk, VA 23523 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: China Town
Address: 201 E. Berkley Avenue Ave. D, Norfolk, VA 23523
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 545-0025
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 01/20/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils*
    Observation: Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils along the prep line.
    Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: entire wok station, floor of walk-in fridge, along prep line
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors throughout entire kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
01/20/2016Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge and along prep lines.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in fridge.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw chicken and shrimp.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: floor of walk-in fridge, entire wok station, under 3 compartment sink
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back of the kitchen.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
10/20/2015Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge and along the prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit (raw chicken over lettuce).
    Correction: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils*
    Observation: Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.
    Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in fridge and at the back of kitchen.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: entire wok station, all areas of fryers, floor of walk-in fridge, and entire 3 compartment sink unit.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Outer Openings; Protected (corrected on site)
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
07/29/2015Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection. Recommend renewal of Health Dept. Permit. Permit will be issued when payment has been received/processed.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge and along prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in fridge.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station, walk-in fridge
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Clean, single-service forks were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
03/16/2015Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge and along the prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station and walk-in fridge
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
12/16/2014Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge and along the prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
    Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly used.
    Correction: Ensure cloths used for wiping food spills are not used for any other purpose.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in fridge and next to the dry storage rack.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station and walk-in fridge
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back of the kitchen.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Toxics - Presence and Use Restriction
    Observation: Unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials found in the food establishment.
    Correction: Remove unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
09/22/2014Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection. Recommend renewal of Health Dept. Permit. Permit issued.
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in fridge.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: hood filters, lowboy unit and floor of walk-in fridge.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Outer Openings; Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors and walls in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
06/12/2014Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection. Discussed changes to FDA Food Code. Left new Federal Form 1Bs on site.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge, front Pepsi unit and along the prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station, prep unit, rice cookers, and low boy fridge.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (repeated violation)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory at the back handwash station.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor and walls in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
01/31/2014Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge, Pepsi unit, and along prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor in the back of the kitchen.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: walk-in fridge, wok station, under fryers and under low boy unit.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors and walls in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
10/22/2013Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge, and Pepsi unit.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Thawing
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw beef strips.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: wok station.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single-service utensils were found stored on the floor in the front of the kitchen.
    Correction: Store all single-service utensils in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Outer Openings; Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents (back door).
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
07/22/2013Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection. Recommend renewal of Health Dept. Permit. Permit issued.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food on the prep line.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
04/29/2013Follow-up
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection. Not recommended for renewal of Health Dept. Permit. Permit application completed on site. Will conduct follow-up inspection on 4-29-13.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the in the walk-in fridge, Pepsi unit, and Bev-Air Fridge.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers under the prep table.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: prep tables, wok station.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Clean single-service forks at the front counter were not observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
    Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
  • Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located in the back prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the bottle of detergent preventing its use.
04/18/2013Routine
Spoke to CFM on site in regards to inspection.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk-in fridge, GE Freezer, Pepsi unit, and prep table.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor (near back door).
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: around prep unit.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
    Observation: Single Service plates/containers were observed stored unprotected above prep unit.
    Correction: Store Single Service plates/containers in the original protective package to protect from contamination until used.
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
01/16/2013Routine

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