Chen's Garden, 1800 Liberty St., Chesapeake, VA 23324 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chen's Garden
Address: 1800 Liberty St., Chesapeake, VA 23324
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 543-4948
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 05/07/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

permit inspection
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  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: crab meat 47* cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Crab batter 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.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Sanyo cooler holding at 45*
    Correction: Repair to ensure cooler is capable of holding TCS foods at <=41*F
05/07/2015Routine
permit issued
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Knives stored between tables
    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.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The hand sink in the restroom is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
06/26/2014Routine
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the walk in refrigerator is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
03/25/2014Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach-in unit..
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Need scoop with handle.
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the fryers 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. Remove plastic from the fryer units.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Reach-in doors, 3-compartment sink, bulk food containers, can opener, and microwave.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Coving in customer area is not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Bathroom door, walls by 3-compartment sink, and floors under the fryers 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.
10/31/2013Routine
Very clean, organized, and well maintained facility. Health Permit Renewal issued.
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed that several foods in the walk in refrigerator were not protected from CROSS-CONTAMINATION because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
    Correction: Prevent CROSS-CONTAMINATION by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Gravy and sauces 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.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Several floor tiles under the cook's line are not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
06/28/2013Routine
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. open bulk food containers stored under table on the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • 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: bulk food containers.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: pressure cooker lid. 3-compartment sink must be setup to properly wash-rinse-and sanitize utensils..
    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.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors in the kitchen under equipment 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.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chlorine being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 concentration too high.
    Correction: Utilize only chlorine that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
03/11/2013Routine

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