Vntofu Fast Food, Inc.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted large pots and pans equipment unable to fit inside the 3 comprtment for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, salt, flour, rice etc)

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 container (coconut milk) into food grade container for proper food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use plastic milk crates as a means of elevation in the kitchen and infront prep/service area for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use cardboard liner on storage racks in the kitchen and inside the reach-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in te basement storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to remove unnecessary items (milk crates/vegetable crates, unused steam table etc) stored in rear outside gangway area to prevent pest harborage

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams in rear prep cooking area (by the tofu cooker).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, salt, flour etc)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in freezers. Must use food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelves in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates are used as storage shelf for cooking equipment and food storage in the kitchen area. Instructed to properly use shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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 (coconut milk) container into food grade container for proper food storage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed rubber hose (for cleaning) connected to waterline underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide backflow preventer device. Any hose connected to a potable water system shall be protected with backflow preventer device or vacuum breaker.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary items (milk crates/vegetable crates, unused steam table etc) stored in rear outside gangway area to prevent pest harborage

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2571157 issued on 02-14-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink adjacent to the three-compartment sink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them. #36 - observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in the two-door reach-in cooler located in the front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge of thermometers inside all coolers and walk-in coolers. #39 - observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor. #47 - observed rusted storage racks in walk-in coolers located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person…

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in the two-door reach-in cooler located in the front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge of thermometers inside all coolers and walk-in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in coolers located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure surfaces remained smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the interior surfaces of all cooling units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces).

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

Inspector’s note: Some non-tcs foods are not labeled and are held inside front self-service coolers. Instructed manager must label all foods held inside front self-service coolers which were packaged within the food establishment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor. Must keep basement floor dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Label dry food containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on walls by the handwashing sink at front prep area.surface must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease inside the cabinets of deep fryers,clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 7-16-2018, report #2184629: #58) pa 100-0367 noted certified food manager with no proof of food allergen certification on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to have a food allergen certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label dry food containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on walls by the handwashing sink at front prep area.surface must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in prep and storage areas.remove and provide raised shelves with smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease inside the cabinets of deep fryers,clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Space between floor tiles, water between said tiles. Instructed to provide grout on floor tiles in front of cooking equipment of west area of the prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 7-16-2018, report #2184629: #58) pa 100-0367 noted certified food manager with no proof of food allergen certification on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to have a food allergen certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10-25-2019,report #2320543 #48) 4-603.15 must show written procedure for all clean in place equiment too large to submerge in 3 compartment sink. #51) 5-204.12 unable to locate back flow prevention devices on warewashing hoses hooked up to water lines. Must be able to locate and maintain back flow devices on water lines for hoses. 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 dry storage shelves in room at top of basement stairs with corkboard shelving. All surfaces need to be non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must show written procedure for all clean in place equiment too large to submerge in 3 compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate back flow prevention devices on warewashing hoses hooked up to water lines. Must be able to locate and maintain back flow devices on water lines for hoses.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light sheild needed at dry storage room at top of basement stairs. Install and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2184629 dated 7/16/18 violation #58 no allergen training could be provided for certified food manager. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Noted individually packaged containers of sura dau nanh (soy milk)1/2 gallon dated 7/30/2018 offered for sale with the following ingredients only soybean and water only. Manager stated soy milk contains peanut (allergen).instructed management to properly label food items including all ingredients used especially products with allergens. Priority foundation. No citation issued today

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside walk in cooler stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to remove and store all food items inside approved food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer at the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled. All pre-packaged prepared foods must be properly labeled with business name and address, list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of the microwave oven found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting for the floors throughout facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty light shield in the washroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken ventilation in the washroom. Must repair/replace.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Minor violations not corrected from report # 1770969 dated 5/17/16. #30-must label all food container with ready to eat food for sale inside the reach in cooler, with company's name, address, zip code, name of the product, ingredients. Label and date all food container with ready to eat food inside the walk in cooler and label also all bulk dry food containers. #32-replace grocery bag being used to store frozen food inside the chest freezer with food grade storage bag. #34-must remove cardboard on the floor being used as a floor mat. Replace with rubber floor mat. #43-must store wiping cloth inside the bucket with sanitizing solution. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all food container with ready to eat food for sale inside the reach in cooler, with company's name, address, zip code, name of the product, ingredients. Label and date all food container with ready to eat food inside the walk in cooler and label also all bulk dry food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, trays must bestored upside down/inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the drain board for clean dishes of the 3 compt sink. Replace grocery bag being used to store frozen food inside the chest freezer with food grade storage bag.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean in detail and sanitize the chest freezer lid

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard on the floor being used as a floor mat. Replace with rubber floor mat.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth inside the bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation.found business manually capping bottles of soy bean milk which product is made on premises.also found 17 1/2 each gallons of soy milk inside a gray garbage container with standing water to cool food products.water temperature of 74.6f and soy bean milk at temp of 65.8f-68.5f and 71.9f tagged 20 gallons each 1/2 gallons of soy bean milk which was stored inside the two door reach-in cooler and soy bean machine" held for inspection" do not use milk nor the machine in question.instructed to contact mr.nelson for more information.found hot buffet unit stored too close to entrance door,instructed to relocated unit away from door.soy bean milk discarded.pounds 10,value 100 serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violations not corrected from 10-29-14.report #1482490 #34- bricks stored on floor around the soy bean machine to restrain water on floor are porous and with grimes on them.must provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface #35- broken walls inside the furnace must be repaired with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed today the same violations serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lids. Observed food stored on floor during the preparation instructed to provide additional prep tables

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on filters and hood instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling in prep area,also on ceiling above the staircase were food is stored,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation.found business manually capping bottles of soy bean milk which product is made on premises.also found 17 1/2 each gallons of soy milk inside a gray garbage container with standing water to cool food products.water temperature of 74.6f and soy bean milk at temp of 65.8f-68.5f and 71.9f tagged 20 gallons each 1/2 gallons of soy bean milk which was stored inside the two door reach-in cooler and soy bean machine" held for inspection" do not use milk nor the machine in question.instructed to contact mr.nelson for more information.found hot buffet unit stored too close to entrance door,instructed to relocated unit away from door.soy bean milk discarded.pounds 10,value 100 serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violations not corrected from 10-29-14.report #1482490 #34- bricks stored on floor around the soy bean machine to restrain water on floor are porous and with grimes on them.must provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface #35- broken walls inside the furnace must be repaired with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed today the same violations serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lids. Observed food stored on floor during the preparation instructed to provide additional prep tables

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on filters and hood instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling in prep area,also on ceiling above the staircase were food is stored,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation.found business manually capping bottles of soy bean milk which product is made on premises.also found 17 1/2 each gallons of soy milk inside a gray garbage container with standing water to cool food products.water temperature of 74.6f and soy bean milk at temp of 65.8f-68.5f and 71.9f tagged 20 gallons each 1/2 gallons of soy bean milk which was stored inside the two door reach-in cooler and soy bean machine" held for inspection" do not use milk nor the machine in question.instructed to contact mr.nelson for more information.found hot buffet unit stored too close to entrance door,instructed to relocated unit away from door.soy bean milk discarded.pounds 10,value 100 serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violations not corrected from 10-29-14.report #1482490 #32- observed a food colander inside mop sink and cutting board stored on top the faucet of the same sink.instructed to remove items and properly store,mop sink is only to wash mops #34- bricks stored on floor around the soy bean machine to restrain water on floor are porous and with grimes on them.must provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface #35- broken walls inside the furnace must be repaired with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material #42- employee not wearing hair restraint,instructed all employee must wear hair restraint in prep area. Observed today the same violations serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lids. Observed food stored on floor during the preparation instructed to provide additional prep tables

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on filters and hood instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Access water on floor throughout the prep area,instructed to keep floor dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling in prep area,also on ceiling above the staircase were food is stored,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in prep area slowly draining,also draining pipe is leaking,instructed to repair. Garden hose need to be replace by food grade holes and needs a back flow preventer.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation.found business manually capping bottles of soy bean milk which product is made on premises.tagged 24 each 1/2 gallons of soy bean milk and soy bean machine" held for inspection" do not use milk nor the machine in question.instructed to contact mr.nelson for more information. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a food colander inside mop sink and cutting board stored on top the faucet of the same sink.instructed to remove items and properly store,mop sink is only to wash mops

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

Inspector’s note: Bricks stored on floor around the soy bean machine to restrain water on floor are porous and with grimes on them.must provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Broken walls inside the furnace must be repaired with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Rear stock are stored on floor by the three compartment sink,instructed to elevate 6" off the floor

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

Inspector’s note: Employee not wearing hair restraint,instructed all employee must wear hair restraint in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected during storage. Found a small ice machine with ice inside the ice b installed on hallway by the furnace area. One plastic hose attached at water line of hot water tank the other attached at furnace pipe.unplugged ice machine ice discarded.instructed to install ice machine under city plumbing code.with a back flow preventer device serious violation:7-38-005(a)-no citation issued - not operating.

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

Inspector’s note: No splash guard installed at both exposed hand sinks. Splash guard is needed between the one compartment prep sink and exposed hand sink, front prep area. Splash guard is needed on both side of the exposed hand sink between shelf with clean utensils and three compartment sink in kitchen.surface must be smooth cleanble and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Mop sink has a faucet with threads,instructed to replace with a faucet without threads or provide a back flow preventer device at said sink

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored inside the ice bin,instructed to remove and provide an enclosed ice scoop container.