Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess ice build-up throughout walk-in freezer.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
Broth allowed to cool in large stock pot and did not meet time and temperature requirements. Discarded.
Tripe and noodles allowed to cool in rightly wrapped plastic bags. Discarded.
Rice noodles prepared 30-60 minutes ago cooling on counter without active temperature control and below 135F. Removed to coolers.
Beef broth cooling with ice wand not stirred at an adequate frequency, with 30F temperature variation within the same food item. Stirred.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of crevices & designed to be easily cleanable; and/or Kick plates not removable for cleaning
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Particle board used as shelving material in basement dry storage areas.
Gaskets and lids of chest freezer and 2 glass-door in basement in disrepair with crevices, pits, and exposed insulation.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink above 200ppm. Remade to appropriate concentration.
Chlorine sanitizer in kitchen mixed with soap. Remade to appropriate concentration and without additives.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beef broth, tripe and rice noodles in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday did not reach 41F or below in 6 hours or less. Discarded.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Crinkle cutter with dried food debris on food-contact surfaces stored in drawer of upstairs back area prep table. Debris throughout drawer with clean utensil storage. All items removed for warewashing and drawer was cleaned.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Metal Hoisin sauce cans being used as working containers. Removed to food-grade containers.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Cleaning chemicals stored on top of bouillon in basement dry storage. Removed chemicals to appropriate location.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Lidded employee drinks with straws stored on prep counters. Removed to lower shelves.
5-501.15
Outside receptacles not designed with tight-fitting lids/doors/covers & properly installed
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 5-gallon buckets with used grease without lids stored in exterior storage area.
5-501.115
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under § 6-501.114, and clean.
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Debris under prep table in kitchen. Sugar spillage on floor of basement.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Debris and spillage in chest freezers and reach-in coolers throughout establishment.
7-202.12
Conditions of use - Poisonous or toxic materials are not used according to law and the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Residential-grade roach bait stored on dry storage shelf in basement and contacting food items. Discarded.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: In true glass sliding door cooler: raw sausage above whole-muscle meats, whole-muscle meat above sweet and sour sauce.
Raw ground sausage above garlic in True low-boy prep cooler.
Uncooked shrimp rolls stored above ready-to-eat lunch meats in kitchen sliding glass 2-door cooler.
Person in charge rearranged all items according to the Code.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Paper towels not provided at basement prep hand sink. Employee provided.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bowl without a handle used as scoop for bulk sugar container in basement. Removed.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Several food items under time control without time stamp. Person in charge applied time stamp.
All foods in the establishment under time control stamped at 9a.m. Discussed providing an accurate time the food removed from temperature control with the person in charge.
3-202.15
Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bamboo shoot can with dent of significant size and on the rim. Discarded.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chicken was allowed to thaw at room temperature, stored in walk-in cooler, and holding at 30-55F. Discussed proper thawing with person in charge.
Rice noodles soaking in water not cold holding at 41F or below. Employee added ice.
See temp log for all items and locations.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Apr 28, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy build-up throughout food- and incidental food-contact surfaces of mechanical slicer.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Jul 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Floor-wall junctures throughout basement unsealed.