Tai Ho Yee Food Co

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.15(b): upon arrival, observed food handlers store hot meats inside the walk-in cooler without proeperly cooling. Instructed to use proper cooling methods to cool freshly cooked food items before storing in walk-in cooler and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in coolers on site. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometers in all cold holding units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: upon arrival, observed food items stored in the front service area not covered while not being prepared. Instructed to cover mentioned food items to prevent contamination.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed facility missing one sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed food handlers store hot meats inside the walk-in cooler without proeperly cooling. Instructed to use proper cooling methods to cool freshly cooked food items before storing in walk-in cooler and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in coolers on site. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometers in all cold holding units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approxmately 60 mice droppings and 5 rat droppings on site. The following areas where the mice droppings were observed were in the employee toilet room in the rear food prep area, in the inside of the oven in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area, the floors surrounding the thermostat in the rear food prep area, behind the cooking equipment in the rear food prep area, and behind the door leading to the basement at the front prep/service area. Instructed to remove rodent droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed food items stored in the front service area not covered while not being prepared. Instructed to cover mentioned food items to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink near the drain board of the three compartment sink without a splashguard. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard at the mentioned handwashing sink.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing one sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk storage containers not labeled; instructed to label containers with name of product inside (brown sugar, salt, etc.)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean wall attachments and floors as follows: ceiling vents in kitchen and front counter area, interiors of light shields where needed and floors around and behind equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above cooking equipment in first floor and basement prep areas.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reuse as a shelf liner. Instructed not to re-use cardboard.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed grocery bags being used for food storage in the walk-in freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for all food storage in refrigeration units and freezers. 4-101.17 observed raw wood being used as a chopping block for cooked meats. Instructed to seal raw wood or do not use raw wood material for a food contact surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the cooking units located in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors in the rear 1st floor food prep area and in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean the floor around and behind kitchen equipment in all prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed missing vents located above the cooking equipment in the 1st floor rear food prep area. Instructed to replace. 6-501.14 observed accumulated grease debris on the hood filters above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 10 rodent droppings in the toilet room and about 10 rodent droppings under the crates located by the rear door. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reuse as a shelf liner. Instructed not to re-use cardboard.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed grocery bags being used for food storage in the walk-in freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for all food storage in refrigeration units and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed raw wood being used as a chopping block for cooked meats. Instructed to seal raw wood or do not use raw wood material for a food contact surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the cooking units located in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors in the rear 1st floor food prep area and in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean the floor around and behind kitchen equipment in all prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed missing vents located above the cooking equipment in the 1st floor rear food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed accumulated grease debris on the hood filters above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage in the walk-in freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for all food storage in refrigeration units and freezers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor around and behind kitchen equipment in all prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents in hooded system above cooking equipment in basement to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed at front counter area and basement prep area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment in 1st floor and basement. Clean all air vents and hood vents to remove dust build up. Must detail clean all counter space and storage shelves. Detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of grout, floors in 1st floor prep area missing tiles must replace, floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in basement and 1st floor in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust build up at fan housing in 1st floor walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate items at front selling area and basement 6inches off floor/wall for the easy of cleaning and pest monitoring. Clean floors in walk-in coolers of meat juices.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at front display area and in basement prep area acroos from stairs in the form of cardboard boxes and plastic bags. Organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some shelves inside of the walk-in cooler in the basement with rust; instructed to paint shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in basement prep area; paint or tile where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide three drain stoppers for the three comp sink (one observed); for proper set up to wash rinse and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Kitchen's floor in basement in poor repair, uneven, cracks and crecices pooling waste water, instructed to repair floor so it's smooth and easily claeanable.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door propped open thats too close for kitchen. Instructed to keep close.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handlers without hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving underneath counter top in basement. Must repaint or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate items at front selling area and basement 6inches off floor/wall for the easy of cleaning and pest monitoring.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear prep area and at the 2-compartment sink in basement. Must repair/maintain. Additional water pressure needed at front exposed handwash sink. Must repair/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Green storage shelves not clean.must clean/maintain

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 28 rodent/rat droppings in basement hot water room around hot water tank and around storage.must clean/sanitize areas.contact pest co for service.serious citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Green storage shelves not clean.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found tables, counters, and sinks not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Label prepared foods inside refrigeration and walk-in cooler units.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty food contact surfaces i.e. Scale, can opener, racks, shelves, prep table bottoms, and exterior of grease trap. Provide splash guard at hand wash sink and meat slicer and at hand wash sink and two compartment sink in basement. Remove aluminum linng and cardboard on prep shelves and food contact surfaces. Use food grade containers and or bags for food items in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair cracked floor tiles at 1st. Floor main kitchen by cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling in basement prep area, toilet room, piping under three compartment sink, and wall base at three compartment sink. Seal all openings at ceiling and wall base in basement to prevent pest harborage.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide self closing device at toilet room door

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

Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation inside staff toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive weeds at outside garbage area, remove unused items from premises, elevate all items 6 inches off floor-remove pop and milk crates being used to store items.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage area not maintained. Dumspter lids not rodent proofed-cracked/broken lids-unable to close completely. Also, noted litter, food debris, and residential articles surrounding said dumspter. Instructed to repair and or replace dumspter lids and clean surrounding area to prevent pest harborage. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label prepared foods inside refrigeration and walk-in cooler units.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty food contact surfaces i.e. Scale, can opener, racks, shelves, prep table bottoms, and exterior of grease trap. Provide splash guard at hand wash sink and meat slicer and at hand wash sink and two compartment sink in basement. Remove aluminum linng and cardboard on prep shelves and food contact surfaces. Use food grade containers and or bags for food items in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair cracked floor tiles at 1st. Floor main kitchen by cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling in basement prep area, toilet room, piping under three compartment sink, and wall base at three compartment sink. Seal all openings at ceiling and wall base in basement to prevent pest harborage.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide self closing device at toilet room door.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation inside staff toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive weeds at outside garbage area, remove unused items from premises, elevate all items 6 inches off floor-remove pop and milk crates being used to store items.