2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// noted green wiping cloth on smoothie prep cooler cutting board. Instructed to store in proper sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution in between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bulk dry ingredients in large containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels of common name on all items removed from its original container

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted green wiping cloth on smoothie prep cooler cutting board. Instructed to store in proper sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution in between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on a towel on the top of the ice bin. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted toilet fixtures and floors behind and underneath toilet not clean. Instructed to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Fly strips found hanging in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Female employee in the food prep area and handling food not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all personnel in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace and maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean the interior/exterior of fryers and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -the exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under the sinks, under/around the heavy equipment with grease, food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 50 small live flies in the rear dish washing, mop sink and prep area. Instructed to eliminate all small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed female employee in the food prep area and handling food not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all personnel in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2586962, dated 12/14/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -10. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees. -47. Observed damaged gasket on smoothie prep cooler door. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. -47. Observed cardboard and foil used as liners on rolling carts, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard and foil from equipment. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. -47. Observed milk and pop crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adequate shelving for storage. -49. Observed spills and food debris on interior and exterior…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on smoothie prep cooler door. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and foil used as liners on rolling carts, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard and foil from equipment. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk and pop crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, rolling cartss, coolers and freezers. 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 food spills and dust buildup on floors and walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed salt and msg containers with no label. Instructed manager to label all food containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed plastic shopping bags being used to store food. Instructed to obtain and use food grade bags only for storing food. Observed aluminum foil being used as shelving. Instructed manager to remove foil from shelving

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside of the fryers and around the wok station. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed salt and msg containers with no label. Instructed manager to label all food containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic shopping bags being used to store food inside walk in freezer inside prep area. Instructed to obtain and use food grade bags only for storing food. Observed aluminum foil being used as shelving. Instructed manager to remove foil from shelving

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris inside of the fryers and around the wok station. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle soiled with grease and food debris on and around ground area of unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing harboring of pest and insects. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food build up on floors behind griddle area and throughout facility. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large grey container in rear of prep area near handwashing sink of dried rice not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Apprx 30 rodent droppings in the food prep area under cold hold unit next to ice machine. Apprx 20 around hot water unit. Apprx 10 droppings near small freezers in rear prep area near staff toilet room. Instructed to clean all affected areas. Observed activity of small flies in rear prep area near one compartment sink and hot water heater unit. Reccomended contacting pest control. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic shopping bags being used to store food inside walk in cooler inside prep area. Instructed to obtain and use food grade bags only for storing foods.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units under front counter and exterior surfaces of coolers, cooking equipment lined with alluminum foil and cardboard. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle soiled with grease and food debris on and around ground area of unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing harboring of pest and insects. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls and floors in food prep area around and under all cooking equipment and near the handwashing sink in front food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units under front counter and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers must be labeled with the product name. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed to only use food grade storage bags or food grade storage containers. Observed aluminum being used as a shelf liner. Instructed all surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside of the fryers and around the wok station. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed 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 located under the cooking equipment and all prep tables and refrigerators. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b)(1) observed in-use wash cloths stored on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wash cloths in sanitizing solutions between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed aluminum foil and cardboard on shelving units in prep area and pop crates used for storage in walk-in cooler and prep area. Instructed manager to remove all foil, cardboard and milk crates from shelves. All non-food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling shall be smooth and easily cleanable. 4-102.11 observed grocery bags used for food storage in walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food in food grade bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) observed dirt, food debris and food spillage inside fryer cabinets, on cooking equipment, on surfaces of prep tables, prep coolers, cabinets, shelving units in prep, storage and front counter areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking from rear exposed sink and faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair all leaks on sinks and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(b) observed two-inch gap on lid of outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace with tight fitting lids.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a) observed food debris, spills and grease on floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage area. Instructed manager to clean all floors and maintain. 6-501.114 observed excessive amount of clutter in rear storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b)(1) observed in-use wash cloths stored on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wash cloths in sanitizing solutions between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed aluminum foil and cardboard on shelving units in prep area and pop crates used for storage in walk-in cooler and prep area. Instructed manager to remove all foil, cardboard and milk crates from shelves. All non-food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling shall be smooth and easily cleanable. 4-102.11 observed grocery bags used for food storage in walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food in food grade bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) observed dirt, food debris and food spillage inside fryer cabinets, on cooking equipment, on surfaces of prep tables, prep coolers, cabinets, shelving units in prep, storage and front counter areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking from rear exposed sink and faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair all leaks on sinks and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(b) observed two-inch gap on lid of outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace with tight fitting lids.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a) observed food debris, spills and grease on floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage area. Instructed manager to clean all floors and maintain. 6-501.114 observed excessive amount of clutter in rear storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove grocery bags and cardboard boxes and properly store food in food storage bags or containers. Remove all cardboard on shelving units in prep area. Remove all pop crates and provide adequate shelving in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryers, fryer cabinets, wok stations, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas(spills). Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required chemical ppm.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove grocery bags and cardboard boxes and properly store food in food storage bags or containers. Remove all cardboard on shelving units in prep area. Remove all pop crates and provide adequate shelving in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryers, fryer cabinets, wok stations, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas(spills). Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in smoothie prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required chemical ppm.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces and bottom area of fryers, clean bottoms of prep tables, storage carts, rice cooker and interiors of refrigeration units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around, under and behind freezers, sinks, storage shelves and prep tables. Clean floor under fryers to remove grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls around front exposed hand sink and three comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interiors of refrigeration units and freezers. Must clean prep table surfaces, cutting boards, knives and cleavers. Clean exterior surfaces around woks to remove food particles and grease, clean interior bottoms of fryers to remove grease, clean exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning around under and behind cooking equipment, refrigeration units, freezers, storage shelves, hot water tank and sinks. Must detail clean floors.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls behind the cooking equipment are greasy and stained; must clean walls behind cooking equipment. The vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system need cleaning; clean vents in hooded system.

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

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items and clutter on prep tables and in corner areas around and behind large coolers and freezers; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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 approximately 30-40 mouse droppings on the floor next to the hot water heater and under shelving of dry storage. Instructed to clean and sanitize the area and provide additional pest control to eliminate pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed base board coving falling next to the restroom door in the prep area and under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain baseboard coving.