King's Chop Suey

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink not labeled designating wash-rinse-sanitize compartments. Instructed person in charge to label compartments and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom for disposal of female sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in front dining area and in rear prep and leading to basement. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat in a container on the counter, not under refrigeration or cold running water. Instructed manager to refrigerate or put under cold running water to thaw food items rapidly.

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

Inspector’s note: All reach-in coolers are in need of detailed cleaning to remove all food spills and build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitized area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils are in need of detailed cleaning and air drying before storing in a common bucket. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of detail cleaning; replace if dark in color with deep cuts. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment and steam table in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout are in need of detailed cleaning to remove all food spills and build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary clutter in the basement, side room storage, and front area must be removed. All items must be organized and up off the floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The hood vent is in need of detailed cleaning to remove all grease and dust build-up instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Heat and air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust buildup. The electical outlet above the rice with so much dust must be detail cleaned and maintained.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat in a container on the counter, not under refrigeration or cold running water. Instructed manager to refrigerate or put under cold running water to thaw food items rapidly.

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

Inspector’s note: All reach-in coolers are in need of detailed cleaning to remove all food spills and build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils are in need of detailed cleaning and air drying before storing in a common bucket. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of detail cleaning; replace if dark in color with deep cuts. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment and steam table in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout are in need of detailed cleaning to remove all food spills and build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary clutter in the basement, side room storage, and front area must be removed. All items must be organized and up off the floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The hood vent is in need of detailed cleaning to remove all grease and dust build-up instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Heat and air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust buildup. The electical outlet above the rice with so much dust must be detail cleaned and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure, current water temperature through out at 76.0f. Instd to provide hot running water under city pressure at all times. 100f-120f at handwash sinks, 110f minimum at 3-compartment sink. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out under and behind heavy equipment and along wallbase not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Interior of hood with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: grocery bags being used so store food in chest freezers. Instd to use food grade bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) bottom shelves of prep tables, entire wok station, legs, wheels of all equipment not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOK LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE OF COOKING LINE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered on storage shelves and unused equipment in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used so store food in chest freezers. Instd to use food grade bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bottom shelves of prep tables, entire wok station, legs, wheels of all equipment not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive grease/debris encrusted on floor underneath wok line and along wallbase of cooking line. Instd to detail clean and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain cover at basement floor drain. Instd to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All doors and handles (walk in cooler, toilet room) and all lightswitch through out.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 2/5/2019 report 2261504 not corrected; 10 found no hand washing signage or posters by the hand washing sinks in the food preparation area nor toilet room. Instructed to provide signs or posters. Maintain same. 47 food items stored in plastic grocery bags inside the freezers and other food items opened and left inside of the original large (#10) cans inside the food prep coolers. Instructed to remove items and store in food grade plastic bags and/or containers. 47 cardboard boxes used for storage and lining on shelves and food prep tables. Instructed to remove cardboard and repair surfaces or replace. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface that is corrosion free. 49 the following non food contact surfaces through out premises not clean, with excessive dirt, dust, food and grease build up: -wok station -interior/exterior of the deep fryers -lower…

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

Inspector’s note: Found food items stored in plastic grocery bags inside the freezers and other food items opened and left inside of the original large (#10) cans inside the food prep coolers. Instructed to remove items and store in food grade plastic bags and/or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard boxes used for storage and lining on shelves and food prep tables. Instructed to remove cardboard and repair surfaces or replace. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface that is corrosion free.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following non food contact surfaces through out premises not clean, with excessive dirt, dust, food and grease build up: -wok station -interior/exterior of the deep fryers -lower and upper surfaces of the prep tables -shelving inside the reach/walk in coolers -rubber gaskets on the reach/walk in coolers/freezers -interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers -all faucet handles and basins of all sinks -can opener instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the toiler room, basement, in all of the corners, under/around all sinks, coolers and cooking equipment with thick, encrusted dirt, food and debris. -walls in the dining area, in the food preparation area and storage areas with excess dirt, food, dust and grease build up around the cooking/cooling equipment, sinks and storage shelves. Instructed to give floorsand walls through out a real good detail cleaning. Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Filters on ventilation with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employees restroom toilet top broken, held together by tape, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryer, storage tables, walk-in cooler storage shelves not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front floor, and side storage floor not clean, instructed to clean.also remove standing water from basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front dining area walls dirty, instructed to clean/repaint. Also replace water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/storage, and clean rear prep area light shields.also rear storage above walk-in cooler many ceiling tiles missing, instructed to replace.

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

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed one employee not in compliance with the idph food handler requirement, instructed to comply. Given copy of idph's food handler info.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of reach in coolers, rubber gaskets, hot holding unit, ventilation unit and prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under the cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Floors through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up.

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 at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Handsink slow draining. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermoeters. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnnecessary clutter must be removed correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food stored in grocery bags in both the upright and box freezer.,instructed to provide food grade containers ie. Baggies, zip lock etc. Also observed cardboard on bottom storage shelves, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor front not clean and side storage area floor,instructed to clean under and around storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear prep/storage area, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior/interior of prep cooler including handles and gaskets not clean and exterior of all reach in coolers, cooking equipment and prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning in prep area, washroom and basement stairs. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall behind the cooking equipment has splashed on food debris on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in the basement boxes, old unused equipment. Must clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: The food containers not labeled in the prep area and food containers in the walkin cooler and labeled or dated. Instructed to label bulk food containers and label and date food containers in the reachin cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers. Grocery bags being used for food storage. Instd to provide proper food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of all reach in coolers, cooking equipment and prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment (wok stations, coolers, fryers) not clean excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment has splashed on food debris on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of wok station and fryers, exterior of dry storage bins, top and sides of prep cooler, and can opener not clean. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment (wok stations, coolers, fryers) not clean excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of frozen shrimp in container of standing water on floor under 3-compartment sink. Instd mgr on proper thawing procedures and food protection. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior/interior of prep cooler including handles and gaskets not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide floor drain cover in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and cooer. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers. Grocery bags being used for food storage. Instd to provide proper food storage containers.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.