Maintaining & Using Handwashing Sinks - Handwashing sinks are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up in the basin of the prep room handwashing sink. Person in charge cleaned basin at the time of inspection.
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: Observed raw chicken stored above RTE sauce in the Pepsi cooler. Person in charge moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf at the time of inspection.
***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 metal containers of breaded chicken stacked on top of each other without a barrier between the two. Person in charge moved containers apart at the time of inspection.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Mar 24, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 'clean' dirty mixing bowls and bus tubs on the bottom shelves of the prep room prep tables.
***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-602.11
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up on the blade of the table-top can opener. Person in charge washed, rinsed, and sanitized blade at the time of inspection.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Mar 24, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up on the inside door panel of the expo line microwave.
***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 bus tubs of Lo Mein noodles cooling with fitted saran wrap covering in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge separated noodles into smaller containers without fitted/sealed lids a the time of inspection.
3-501.17
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3 large, metal pans of crab rangoon filling in the walk-in cooler without date-marking.
Observed 2 plastic containers of cooked beef in the Pepsi cooler without date-marking.
Observed 1 container of pork wontons in the kitchen low boy cooler without date-marking.
Person in charge stated all aforementioned items were prepped within the last 24hrs and added date-markings at the time of inspection.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Mar 24, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a handheld gallon sprayer with pesticide stored beneath the bar in the front dining room.
***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
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: Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket beneath the 3 compartment sink to be above 100ppm. Person in charge remade sanitizer to be between 50ppm-100ppm at the time of inspection.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Mar 24, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 uncovered bait stations beneath the back bar in the front dining room. Observed 5 uncovered bait stations on the flooring throughout the back storage area.
***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a dead mouse on the floor to the right of the freezer bunker in the back storage room. Person in charge discarded mouse at the time of inspection.
3-302.12
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 4 containers of peanut topping without identifying labels on the expo shelf above the steam-table.
Observed multiple spice containers on the kitchen line to not have identifying labels.
Person in charge added identifiers to all aforementioned at the time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 19, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust build-up on both fan guards in the walk-in cooler.
Observed build-up and debris on the flooring under all shelving in the walk-in cooler.
Observed build-up and debris on the flooring throughout the walk-in freezer.
Observed debris throughout the Pepsi cooler.
Observed build-up on the racks of the expo cold drinks cooler.
***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Jun 19, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rice cooker with fried rice on the expo line to be in disrepair.
Observed the lid of the kitchen freezer bunker to be in disrepair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jun 19, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed soy sauce build-up on the flooring beneath the left rack in dry storage room (Corrected on-site)
Observed food debris and build-up on the walls throughout the expo line.
Observed food debris and build-up on the walls throughout the kitchen line.
Observed build-up on the flooring throughout the ware-washing and prep areas.
Observed food debris and build-up on the floors beneath the front booths used for prepped sauces.
***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 kitchen knives stored between the kitchen low boy cooler and the saute make-table cooler. Person in charge removed knives to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place
CRITICAL
Comply by : Mar 24, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mouse droppings in the following areas: behind the water heater; beneath the front dining room bar; rice cooker table top to the left of the kitchen freezer bunker; outside of the left exit door into back hallway; and throughout the flooring of the back storage room.
***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
Observed heavy fruit fly activity surrounding the shelf above the 3 compartment sink, and throughout the dry storage room and grease trap.
***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
Person in charge provided the most recent pest control invoices from Ram Exterminators KC, LLC (1/17/23) and Pro Pest, LLC (2/14/23) at the time of inspection.
Observed harborage throughout the front dining room and back storage room.
***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket in the expo station to be below 50ppm. Person in charge remade sanitizer to be between 50ppm-100ppm at the time of inspection.
***REPEAT VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
Observed there to be no sanitizer bucket on the kitchen line. Person in charge made chlorine sanitizer bucket to be between 50ppm-100ppm at the time of inspection.
***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***