Date of inspection: Feb. 16
Violations: Observed food that was not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed raw chicken stored above beef and vegetables. Observed raw beef being stored over vegetables. To prevent contamination, food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from cooked ready-to-eat food as described in this rule.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods held refrigerated for more than 24 hours were not properly date marked. Observed items such as kabob, cabbage, and other ready to eat foods not properly date marked. To prevent foodborne illness, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food held at a temperature of 41F or less for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation or the time the original container is opened to indicate the date or day, that is a maximum of seven days, by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded. The day the food is prepared or opened is day one.
Observed the facility using or serving raw fruit and or vegetables without properly washing them. Observed cabbage with brown leaves. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed knife being stored in crack between tables. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored as described in this rule.
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed bulk sugar container with scoop that did not have a handle. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored as described in this rule.
Observed improper storage of food items. Observed food on the floor in the freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning or maintenance. Observed cardboard being used on stove for a shelf. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are dirty. The following items need more frequent cleaning: area where the floors meet the walls, next to prep cooler, outside of food containers especially plastic bins, wall behind prep coolers, and pipes around wok area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean.
Observed accumulation of soil residue on nonfood-contact surfaces. Observed shelves in walk-in with build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, or single-service and single-use articles are not properly stored. Observed single service utensils being stored on floor. Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles shall be properly stored as described in this rule.
The physical facilities are not being maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling tiles in need of repair over walk-in freezer and cooler area. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
The ventilation system was not being properly cleaned or was creating a public health hazard. Observed vents in wok area not cleaned on a regular basis with excessive build-up. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
Observed mops being dried using an unapproved method. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Observed unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed old prep cooler no longer in use on premise. The premises shall be free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the FSO or RFE such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
Comments: Discussed the need to clean on a more frequent basis. All temperatures at required temperature range.
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