Chinatown Kitchen, W186 N9519 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chinatown Kitchen
Address: W186 N9519 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: (262) 255-8188
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jan 26, 2011
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100

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  • A follow up inspection of critical violation will take place on or after 9-29-09.
  • At time of inspection, there were two containers of food nested into raw food product on the cooks top line cooler. Food is
  • Hao Sheng Wu has his serv safe posted (Passed on 1-21-09) and his state certification was at home. Keep the state food manager
  • The back screen door has a large hole in the screen. Repair screen so as not to allow the entrance of insects. For now, keep the back
  • The handwash sink, and the mop sink were soiled. Clean and maintain.
  • The microwave was soiled inside and outside. Clean and maintain.
Sep 21, 2009 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 29, 2009 100
  • **CDC Risk Factor Violation 06 C**: 2-301.14 When to Wash.C
  • Violation 35 F: Food not stored in it's original container shall be stored in containers that are made of "food grade" materials and be properly
  • Violation 38 D: 2-402.11 Effectiveness.
  • Violation 45 I: 4-101.111 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.
  • Violation 47 A**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
  • Violation 49.1 A: 5201.11 Plumbing System Constructed and Repaired with Approved Materials. Water faucets must not leak and must be repaired
  • Violation 54 F: 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition.
Jan 17, 2011 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jan 26, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 21, 2009

The back screen door has a large hole in the screen. Repair screen so as not to allow the entrance of insects. For now, keep the back
door closed until the screen is repaired.
**Critical Violation 36 A**. WFC 6-202.15 Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects and rodents. Openings to the
outside shall be protected against the entrance of insects and rodents by tight-fitting and self-closing doors, closed windows, screening,
controlled air currents, or other means. Screening materials may not be less than 16 mesh to the inch.
At time of inspection, there were two containers of food nested into raw food product on the cooks top line cooler. Food is
prohibited from being nested into other food containers. Violation was corrected at time of inspection.
Violation 37 E: 3-305.11 Food Storage.
(A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C), FOOD shall be protected from contamination by
storing the FOOD:
(1) In a clean, dry location;
(2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
(3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
(B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches)
above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122.
(C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles
or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not
exposed to floor moisture
The microwave was soiled inside and outside. Clean and maintain.
Violation 47 B: 4-602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
The handwash sink, and the mop sink were soiled. Clean and maintain.
Violation 51 G: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
(A) The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
(B) Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such
as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a
spill or other accident.
Hao Sheng Wu has his serv safe posted (Passed on 1-21-09) and his state certification was at home. Keep the state food manager
certification posted on the premise.
Food manager certificate not posted. A restaurant shall post the food manager's certificate in a conspicuous place on the premises of the
restaurant.
A follow up inspection of critical violation will take place on or after 9-29-09.
The Waukesha County Code of Ordinances requires the assessment of a "partial inspection fee" for follow-up inspections due to critical
violations noted in a routine inspection, complaint inspection, or reinspection. No fee will be charged for the first follow-up "parital
inspection". Each "partial inspection" after the first will be assessed a fee equal to 1/4 the annual license fee. Charging fees for partial
inspections provides more program equity in assessing the costs of these inspections to those establishments receiving the service.!!!

3 compartment sink, bleach for sanitizer, plus handwash sink, plus mop sink, plus food prep sink
Temperatures recorded;
Chest freezer -5 f
True freezer -6 f
Walk in cooler 35 f
Rice 140 f, 150 f
Cooks line cooler 33 f, top line/raw chicken 35 f
Superior cooler 34 f
Superior beverage cooler 35 f

Sep 29, 2009

This is a follow up inspection of critical violation from 9-21-09 inspection.
The back screen door has been repaired to provide a tight seal.
Critical violation corrected.
Also corrected; handwash sink and the microwave were cleaned.

Jan 17, 2011

**CDC Risk Factor Violation 06 C**: 2-301.14 When to Wash.C
• Not all employees were washing hands at the time of inspection.
FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified
under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD PREPARATION including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and
unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES and:
(A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions
of arms;
(B) After using the toilet room;
(C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶
2-403.11(B);
(D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or
disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking;
(E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS;
(F) During FOOD PREPARATION, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks;
(G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
(H) Before putting on gloves for working with FOOD; and
(I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
Violation 45 I: 4-101.111 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.
• Wooden shelves are used for storage of food product, pieces of cardboard are used to line shelves, pieces of cardboard is used to cover
food in the walk in cooler
• Linen towels are used to cover rice in the reach in cooler.
• Knife sharpener is attached to wood and is stored in the food prep sink.
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be
constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
**Critical Violation 45 L**: 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces.C
• Cabbage press is not NSF approved
(A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be:
(1) SMOOTH;
(2) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections;
(3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices;
(4) Finished to have SMOOTH welds and joints; and
(5) Except as specified in ¶ (B), accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the
following methods:
(a) Without being disassembled,
(b) By disassembling without the use of tools, or
(c) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to
maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end
wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
(B) Subparagraph (A)(5) does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks, distribution lines for
cooking oils, or BEVERAGE syrup lines or tubes.
Violation 35 F: Food not stored in it's original container shall be stored in containers that are made of "food grade" materials and be properly
labeled for contents unless the food's identity is unmistakable.
• Meat in freezer is stored in grocery bags
Violation 38 D: 2-402.11 Effectiveness.
(A) Except as provided in ¶ (B), FOOD EMPLOYEES shall 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.
(B) 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; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Violation 47 A**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
• Wire shelving and fans in walk in cooler, 3 compartment sink, all hand wash sinks, the side of the Wok and fryers are soiled.
(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of
dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Violation 49.1 A: 5201.11 Plumbing System Constructed and Repaired with Approved Materials. Water faucets must not leak and must be repaired
in compliance with the state of Wisconsin Plumbing Code.
• Faucet on the 3 compartment sink is leaking.
Violation 54 F: 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition.
• The grease filters are soiled.
(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a
source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
(B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or
nuisance or unLAWful discharge.

The following temperatures were recorded:
True freezer -4 F
Walk in cooler 34 F
Haier freezer -18 F
Rice 200 F
Bamboo shoots 39 F
Raw shrimp 41 F
Reach in cooler 31 F
White rice 160 F
Chicken 39 F
Bleach is available for sanitizing equipment and utensils; at time of visit, the 3-compartment sink was not in use.
Mop sink, food prep sink, and hand wash sink available

Jan 26, 2011

This is a follow-up inspection concerning items listed on 1-17-11 food inspection report.
-Follow hand wash procedures that was provided to you on the last inspection.
Note: Hand wash fact sheets were provided in Chinese as well as English.
-Wood shelving has been removed. Wire shelves are now used for storage of food products.
-Food products in the walk-in cooler are covered with plastic wrap.
-A knife sharpener is no longer attached to wood.
-Owner indicated that he will purchase a stainless steel press base. Currently a plastic barrier is used between the press base and the
cabbage.
-Most of the frozen meats are boxed and placed in grocery bags.
-All equipment has been cleaned.
-Faucet at 3-compartment sink no longer leaks.
-Grease filters have been cleaned.
Note: Make sure hair restraints are used when preparing food.

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