Lee's Garden Chinese Food

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the three door prep cooler closest to the hot holding equipment. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry ingredient containers on the prep table across the stove with no label. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed flour and food debris on the shelves under the food prep tables in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler and freezer with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in rear prep and under cooking grill. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in rear prep and under cooking grill. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers out of original packaging without a label. Instructed to provide common name on container to properly identify.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken being thawed in mop sink with hose coming in contact with raw chicken. Instructed to discard food. Food weighing approximately 15 lbs at a cost of $40.00. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in rear prep and under cooking grill. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on the bottom shelf of the prep table located near the rear exit. Management instructed refinish or repaint to remove rust.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found a heavy accumulation of grease and old food residue on the can opener and on the metal storage shelves located near the rear exit door. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the washroom handwashing sink faucet. Instructed management to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed some trash and debris on ground in alley around dumpster. Instructed to remove and maintain to prevent harborage of pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grease, grime, and food debris on ground underneath fryers and main cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2252855 dated 1/18/2019 not corrected: " observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Management instructed to have valid food handler certificates for all employees." " the certified food manager did not have an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to store all foods in food grade storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables, wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler and above the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the wok station.

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 3- live roaches crawling inside of wok cooking station,wheel of 3- door prep cooler,walk in cooler door gasket .recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/5/17.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid in poor repair with a appx "4-6" gap between lid and rim in upright postion and rod on rear of dumpster broken leaving lid not tight fitting.must repair or replace lid to be tight fitting and maintain.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report#1931786 5/27/16 not corrected #32-observed food not properly stored there using grocery bags.must provide food grade containers/baggies.#33-observed the following not clean wok and drip tray.#35-observed the ceiling light shields not clean,replace all water damaged ceiling tiles.#41-observed clutter in rear yard.instructed to organize and remove items not being used.must correct and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower exterior door panel of walk in freezer.must remove card board from storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from exterior of food storage containers,fryer cabinets,faucets & legs at wok station,walk in cooler shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gaps at wall panel behind cooking equipment.must clean food debri from walls in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not properly stored in grocery bags, instructed to provide food grade container/baggies/ziploc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, cutting boards, #10 can opener, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean storage table shelf,interior of front cooler,wok, and drip tray.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean. Also replace all water damaged ceiling tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear yard, instructed to organize, and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage room. Must sweep and mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dry storage not organized.(some food product on floors). Must elevate all food product off floors

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage room. Must sweep and mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dry storage not organized.(some food product on floors). Must elevate all food product off floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

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 more than 75 rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as on lower shelf of service counter,under wok station,under prep table,next to 3- comp sink,on rolling cart,in toilet room along wall bases,outside dry food storage shelves,chest freezer.also outside food storage shed door not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/8/14.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked foods in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from wok station,faucets at same,hood,filters,micrwave,cutting boards,prep tables & underside,exterior of food storage containers,rolling carts.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around ,along wall bases of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles,openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in dry food storage and in between equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must date and label all cooked and prepared foods stored inside coolers and freezers

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food grade bags for food storage, on foods stored inside walk-in cooler and freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of cooking and food equipment (fryer, blender, cooler, bins etc) with dried food debris and grease build-up, clean hood area above cooking equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water damaged ceiling panels throughout premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide three sink stoppers for three compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Must date and label all cooked and prepared foods stored inside coolers and freezers

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food grade bags for food storage, on foods stored inside walk-in cooler and freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of cooking and food equipment (fryer, blender, cooler, bins etc) with dried food debris and grease build-up, clean hood area above cooking equipment,

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water damaged ceiling panels throughout premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide three sink stoppers for three compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in outside shed not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Plastic bags used for freezer food storage. Instructed to use proper freezer storage bags or food grade material for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods improper stored in shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade containers or food bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER (PLASTIC WRAP/FOIL) ON FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT (FRYER, BLENDER, COOLER, BINS ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.