Big 4's Chop Suey

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage shelves. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All storage shelves, exterior storage bins, exterior sides of ice machine and coolers not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor through out along wallbase and under/behind all cooking equipment not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same. Walls through out prep area and all outlet covers not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dripping from pipe in middle area of three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in the area around the compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2576120 not corrected; #37 observed container of rice not labeled in the rear storage area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name. #49 observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, dust buildup on interior surfaces of walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #53 observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide. #55 observed openings in walls in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to seal and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed container of rice not labeled in the rear storage area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear door cracked open at the back of facility. Instructed to keep doors closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bags of carrots and onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instrcuted to elevate six inches above the floor to prevent from contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty in use wiping cloths stored on the cookline shelving at the end of cookline. Instructed to keep all wet in use wiping cloths in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on the two door refrigerator in disrepair. Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, dust buildup on interior surfaces of walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floors in the walk-in cooler, dust bulidup on walls and baseboards in prep and dining areas.instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to secure all light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelves not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair/replace tiles and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to wear hair restraints at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use food grade containers/bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Entire wok station including all drip trays encrusted with grease, debris, unable to open drip trays due to excessive build up. Instd to detail clean and maintain. Exterior of all dry storage containers, storage shelves through out, basin of utility sink not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor through out under and behind cooking line, and around legs of all prep tables not clean, excessive debris accumulated. Floor drain in rear near 3-compartment sink not clean. All doors and lightswitch covers through out not clean. Instd to clean all and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood and filters above cooking line with excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 8/30/18 report 2213718 not corrected. 37 3-302.12 observed no lables on containers of nuts, crushed nuts, and bulk storage, instructed to provide. 39 3-307.11 observed no splash guard at front handsink next to smoothie prep station. Instructed to provide. 41 3-304.14 observed the wiping cothes improperly stored on prep tables, instructed to store in clean container with proper chloring sanitizer. 47 4-501.11a observed foil being used as a shelf liner front stove top storage shelf, and cardboard beinu used as shelf liner on rear storage shelves under bulk storage, instructed to remove the foil, and cardboard/clean storage shelves. 49 4-601.11 c observed the exterior of rice cookers not clean, instructed to clean.55 6-201.11 observed the walls not clean front between freezer, and ice machine, behind smoothie blender, and rear by electrical panel. Instructed…

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no lables on containers of nuts, crushed nuts, and bulk storage, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splash guard at front handsink next to smoothie prep station. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed the wiping cothes improperly stored on prep tables, instructed to store in clean container with proper chloring sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11a observed foil being used as a shelf liner front stove top storage shelf, and cardboard beinu used as shelf liner on rear storage shelves under bulk storage, instructed to remove the foil, and cardboard/clean storage shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 c observed the exterior of rice cookers not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the walls not clean front between freezer, and ice machine, behind smoothie blender, and rear by electrical panel. Instructed to clean/repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled in english. Instd to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining, aluminum foil on bottom of prep tables, shelves, and wire shelving in walk in cooler. Instd to remove same and paint rusty surfaces. Leak under fryers causing excessive grease on floor. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers and around grease interceptor not clean, excessive debris, instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door and light switch cover in toilet room not clean, stained and debris build up. Instd to clean, paint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing at exposed handsink next to smoothie prep table. Instd to provide attached splashguard.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install knife holders to eliminate the knives between equipment. Must provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning to removve all build up, clean all air vents in walk in and reach in coolers, clean interior of ice machine, clean all 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 and around all equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and 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 20-25 mouse droppings under storage shelf and prep table. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and contact pest control for service. Must correct and maintain at aall times. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not maintained at this time. Grease encrusted to the top of container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must install knife holders to eliminate the knives between equipment. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior od all reach in coolers in need of cleaning to removve all build up, clean all air vents in walk in and reach in coolers, clean interior of ice machine, clean all 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 and around all equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 tier cart front prep covered with foil, instructed to remove foil.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the wok not clean, instructed to clean also walk-in cooler storage racks. Clean front stove top. Also clean and sanitize the #10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area floor not clean flour on floor, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean, insteucted to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rusty storage racks and shelving in the prep, reach/walk in cooler/freezer. Instructed to remove rust, paint,or replace racks and shelving through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace, keep cutting boards smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the front reach in chest freezer with excess ice build up. Instructed to remove excess ice build up and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following found in need of detail cleaning: prep tables, storage racks-inside the coolers/freezers and in the prep area. Interior/exterior of the coolers (including the rubber gaskets), and cooking equipment. Remove thick food, grease and dirt build up. Bulk ingredient containers- if cleaning does not suffice must replace. The fan covers in the coolers/freezer and the house fans in the prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all

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

Inspector’s note: Found floor drains and floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment, inside the walk in cooler/freezer and under the 3-compartment sink not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all-remove thick grease, food, dirt and debris build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles through out the prep area with standing water in some of the missing areas. Instructed to provide and maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Found pipes behind the cooking equipment, walls around the sinks, cooking equipment, coolers and storage racks in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean. Also, ceiling vents and tiles in the prep and dining room must be detail cleaned and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the hot water knob in the toilet room in poor repair- taped up and loose. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for 3-compartment sink and maintain.