Permit issued.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: food storage containers.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
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03/18/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- 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: In use breading is stored in splash area of hand sink under paper towel dispenser, where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw shrimp in water is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) egg rolls in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in kitchen 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 buckets on it and gloves in it preventing its use.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Front door of the food establishment is open, 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, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: There are flies in restaurant. Need to keep all doors cloese.
Correction: Inspect premises on routine basis for the evidence of pests. . Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
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08/06/2015 | Routine | |
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Some foods are not kept covered.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Food cooling in the walk-in refrigerator is covered while it is still warm.
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Some foods on top of refrigerated prep table are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics*
Observation: The food scoop made from a previously used plastic beverage container is not easily cleanable..
Correction: Repair or replace the @EQUIPMENT@ to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard egg flats and the cardboard lining some areas are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the front kitchen has items in it, 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 items in it preventing its use.
- Refuse - Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)
Observation: Outside waste containers are not covered.
Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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04/29/2015 | Routine | |
All violations were discussed and corrected during inspection.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. 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.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Linens and Napkins - Use Limitation
Observation: Linens in contact with food.
Correction: Cease use of linens or napkins with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
- 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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Fried chicken noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
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
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Improper cooling of fried rice and fried chicken.
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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
Observation: The food contact surface of the fried rice scooper is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
Correction: Repair or replace the fried rice scooper to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the hand sink 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 equipment preventing its use.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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01/27/2015 | Routine | |
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food is not covered in walk-in freezer and refrigerator.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Thawing (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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 (45°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. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw shrimp are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food such as egg rolls in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard egg flats is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station in the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. There are gloves in it.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area. Dented cans are not kept separately.
Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
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10/20/2014 | Routine | |
- Person in Charge (corrected on site)
Observation: Unauthorized personnel such as children or customers are in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Correction: Remove unauthorized personnel. The person in charge shall not permit persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees' prepared food and drinks are stored in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may store food and drinks so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food is stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food is not covered in walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw chicken in sink is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
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07/30/2014 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (repeated violation)
Observation: Employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraint.
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. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Linens and Napkins - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: There is a dirty cloth in direct contact with food, covering rice..
Correction: Cease use of linens or napkins with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Food is not covered in walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Thawing (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw meat.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°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. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Cooked shrimp and cooked pork on top of refrigerated prep table are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) egg rolls in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
Observation: The food contact surface of the rice scoop made from a plastic jug is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
Correction: Replace with another scoop that will permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided. Clothing hanging above/on bags of food.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working container of cleaning chemical is not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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04/30/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Some food is not covered in freezer and refrigeration units.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw chicken.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°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. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) egg rolls in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard egg flats is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
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02/04/2014 | Routine | |
Health department permit issued. Menu specifies that MSG is not used. There is a working supply of MSG at the cook line on the prep cart with other seasonings. There is also a 20 kg bag of MSG in dry food storage area. Operator said that MSG is not used for customer orders and is only used for employee use. Advised that it must be labeled for employee use only and also removed from prep line during preparation of customers' food. The large bag must also be labeled for employee use only. Currently there are 4 employees working here. If it is ever to be used for customers, the notation on menu must be removed.
- 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. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. 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.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. (not covered in walk-in refrigerator)
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of food is stored directly on rice inside cooker.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chicken and pork wontons noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
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. Deep containers of food are cooling at room temperature.
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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food including egg rolls and chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard egg flats (re-used) is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Prohibitions - Single Service (corrected on site)
Observation: Paper food bags were found stored in toilet room.
Correction: Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station in the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands. A toothbrush and toothpaste are stored at handsink.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
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11/01/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. It is not covered in reach-in and walk-in units.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: equipment/utensils in 3 compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories
Observation: Both kitchen handsinks are not clean.
Correction: Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working container of chlorine bleach is not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Critical: Toxics - Conditions of Use* (corrected on site)
Observation: Pesticides are not being applied by a certified applicator. Large container of pesticide with applicator is stored in back store room.
Correction: Restricted used pesticides are to be applied by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136(e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
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08/23/2013 | Routine | |
Provided information about recertification class. Provided information about using time as a control.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Some food is not covered in freezers/refrigerators, stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods.
Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: Fried rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
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05/24/2013 | Routine | |
Advised that chicken breading which is left out at room temperature must be discarded after 4 hours. Advi
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food is not covered in walk-in units and also in upright freezer. This makes it subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Fried rice on refrigerated prep unit is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food such as egg rolls and cooked meat in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
Observation: The food contact surface of the rice scoop (which is made from a re-used plastic milk jug) is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
Correction: Replace with one that will permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen 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 items in it preventing its use.
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area. Dented cans are not kept separated.
Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of cleaning chemical is not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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02/28/2013 | Routine | |
Permit issued.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (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 in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. (not covered in walk-in units)
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw chicken is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food such as egg rolls, cooked meat, etc. in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the hood filters at cookline has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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12/03/2012 | Routine | |
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