Usmania Chinese Restaurant

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside reach in cooler at server area. Must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Prep area and basement food bulk containers not labeled. Instructed must label all bulk containers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof door.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Prep area 2-door reach in cooler (along cookline) rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Prep area cookline handwash sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed said handwash sink pipe must drain quickly.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Instructed a backflow prevention device must be provided and visible for ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles with low grout at prep area along cookline. Instructed must regrout damaged floor tiles at prep area along cookline and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered along walls. Instructed must elevate all items off floor or remove items.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry food must be labeled with a common name

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 10-6-23,report#2583015 #10)6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink in the rear prep near the two-door reach-in cooler. Instructed the person to provie handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain. #39) 3-305.11: observed food items stored on the floor in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor and maintain. #47) 4-101.19: observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep instructed manager area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #53)5-501.17: observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and…

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep instructed manager area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in the basement near the walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to seal holes and maintain in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in the basement storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all unused, unnecessary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with moldlike build-up inside basement walk-in cooler.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (pineapple chunks) container into food grade container for proper food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with moldlike build-up inside basement walk-in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine in the basement. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile above ice machine in the basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles stored in the basement.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2510208 issued on 05-24-2021 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no employee hand washing signage at both hand sinks in kitchen prep area. Must provide. #37 - observed bulk food containers without a label (sugar, flour). Instructed to provide the common name on bulk food containers to properly identify food item. #47 - observed food debris inside of 2-door sliding cooler in prep area. Must clean and maintain. #47 - observed no door handle on refrigerator in prep area. Must install. #53 - must provide lid on trash can in women's bathroom. #55 - observed large hole in wall on right side at top of stairs in basement. Observed holes and cracks along baseboards in dry storage area where food cans are stored. Must properly seal all cracks and holes. #56 - observed burnt out lights above…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without a label (sugar, flour). Instructed to provide the common name on bulk food containers to properly identify food item.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty mask stored on top of clean plates stored above 3-compartment sink shelving. Instructed manager to discard mask and to wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry plates.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed no door handle on refrigerator in prep area. Must install.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside of 2-door sliding cooler in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on trash can in women's bathroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in wall on right side at top of stairs in basement. Observed holes and cracks along baseboards in dry storage area where food cans are stored. Must properly seal all cracks and holes.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lights above ventilation hood (left and middle). Must replace with working light bulbs.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler by the hand wash sink and stove and door of the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves used for shelving at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wash room on premise with garbage receptacle and no lid. Instructed to provide trash can with lid at all women wash room and unisex wash room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings and missing tiles on ceiling of the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent entry points for pests.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates at the waiters station not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and cutlery during storage to prevent dust accumulation.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler by the hand wash sink and stove and door of the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves used for shelving at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wash room on premise with garbage receptacle and no lid. Instructed to provide trash can with lid at all women wash room and unisex wash room

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings and missing tiles on ceiling of the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent entry points for pests.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet connector arm of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles throughout the basement by the ice machine area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield on the light bulb inside the walk in freezer. Must provide and maintain. Burned out light bulbs in the prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under the wok line with excessive grease, food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. Raw shrimp being stored directly on top of cut, prepared, uncovered fresh broccoli and on shelving above other assorted fresh vegetables. Management removed. Reviewed proper food storage. Serious violation. 7-38-005(a).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from #2064679 on 4-10-17 not corrected. #30- noted assorted food items inside cooling units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name and prepared by date including bulk containers....also noted food items stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food grade containers.#32- noted torn rubber gasket at 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and/or replace.#35- noted stained and missing tiles on ceiling of the basement food storage area. Instructed to replace missing tiles and clean and maintain the stained ceiling tiles.serious violation 7-42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All to go food containers must be stored inverted.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use paper towels or cardboard as liner for shelving in the kitchen or basement bulk dry food storage. Must be smooth, cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Table top can opener with encrusted food debris. All exterior of the tall reach in coolers and interior of middle cooler dirty with food splatter and food debris. All bulk food containers found dirty. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under the wok line with excessive grease, food debris. Floor under the basement dry food storage with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain all.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall and along wall seam above the kitchen exposed and sink. Must repair/seal.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate external thermometer on the basement walk-in cooler. Must repair or provide internal thermometer.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside cooling units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name and prepared by date including bulk containers....also noted food items stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and/or replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted stained and missing tiles on ceiling of the basement food storage area. Instructed to replace missing tiles and clean and maintain the stained ceiling tiles.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside cooling units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name and prepared by date including bulk containers....also noted food items stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and/or replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted stained and missing tiles on ceiling of the basement food storage area. Instructed to replace missing tiles and clean and maintain the stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometer at the refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide a thermometer for the unit.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under grills in corners and along walls unclean. Clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed light sheilds with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain. Repair wall and outlet in dining room.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed new bulbs needed on lights above grill area. Light shield needed in walk in freezer in basement.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in bsmt storage areas shall be replaced.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all foods not in original containers in food grade bags at al times. Observed cut cabbage in a plastic shopping bag in the 2-sliding door cooler in the kitchen and in the walk-in freezer in the basement found beef in plastic shopping bags. Must remove.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must properly store stainless steel flat sheets off the floor. Observed above stated items under the 3-comp sink on the floor against the wall.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize reach in cooler shelving racks in the 2dr cooler with glass sliding doors to remove grime and food debri.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must clean/replace exhaust vents above the wok station.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometer for the walk-in cooler in the basement. Also cooking food prep staff must have thermmometers at work stations.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food prep staff in food prep areas must wear hair restraints at all times.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles above ice machine, bsmt storage areas shall be replaced, wall in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed interior lid liner for the chest freezer is broken with exposed insulation,instructed to replace. Covered food stored inside the unit.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected during storage. Observed ice machine stored under the waste water pipe, ceiling tile are broken/ missing above the unit. Instructed to relocate unit or provide ceiling tiles.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed raw, cooked and prepared food stored inside grocery bags instructed to provide food grade bags or containers with lid.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink very close to prep condiments by the cooking equipment,instructed to install a splash guard; surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed interior lid liner for the chest freezer is broken with exposed insulation,instructed to replace. Covered food stored inside the unit.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed one missing electrical panel door above the clean dishes at prep station,instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe under the three compartment sink and behind the prep cooler with a build-up of grimes, instructed to clean and maintain. Observed pipe under the hood/ ventilation with grease build-up, instructed to clean

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield under the hood with a build-up of grease and dust,instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on vent cover in women's washroom, need to remove

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves clutter and non-organized by the exit door in kitchen,instructed to remove non-needed items and reorganize items need.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket along the door of the 2 door cooler(one of the 2 door cooler) not in good repair,ripped off. Instructed to repair and maintain. Rusty exterior of the chest freezer in the basement,must remove rust or replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail all the bulk container lid and exterior part and maintain.clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must provide floor drain cover in the basement floor.seal all the holes on the floor in the basement.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer in all chest freezer and some cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer must provide and must be visible.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, and bsmt.)need cleaning(detailed).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, and bsmt.)need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls, ceiling in prep areas need cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, coolers not clean need cleaning.light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, cooler, and bathroom need cleaning.