Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

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

Inspector’s note: Rodent activity observed on premises. Found 150 or more mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves in the kitchen and basement area; instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation citation 7-38-020(a) issued for control of vermin and insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in the kitchen area not rodent proofed. A 1 inch gap observed under the door; instructed to repair/rodent proof door to avoid rodent entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and floor mixers in both prep areas. Clean bottoms of prep tables and inside of cabinets where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: floors in all affected areas on first floor and basement, clean light shields and ceiling vents on first floor, basement and washrooms. Clean floors in washrooms. Clean walls around and behind equipment where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items in the basement storage area; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while in the prep area and handling food. Instructed pic to have all employees to wear a hair restraint that is in the prep area and handling food. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths 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: Observed storage racks in the walk in cooler/freezer with rust. Instructed pic to remove rust and maintain rust free equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the hand washing sink in the 1st fl rear prep area. Also, a leak under the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the basement area. Instructed pic to fix and maintain all leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent/pest activity on premises. Found 150 mouse droppings on the floor and storage pallets in the basement area around under and behind equipment and on the 1st fl in the corners and along the wallbase. 60 small live flies on the walls, ceiling and storage racks in the basement and 1st fl and 1 large brown roach on the floor on the side of the oven 1st fl. Instructed pic to eliminate all activity, remove droppings, clean/sanitize all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while in the prep area and handling food. Instructed pic to have all employees to wear a hair restraint that is in the prep area and handling food. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths 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: Observed storage racks in the walk in cooler/freezer with rust. Instructed pic to remove rust and maintain rust free equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the hand washing sink in the 1st fl rear prep area. Also, a leak under the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the basement area. Instructed pic to fix and maintain all leaks.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2578179 dated 07/03/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed pic to correct and maintain: -#49-instructed to clean the following: fan covers inside of walk-in coolers to remove dust. Exterior surfaces of floor mixers. -#55-instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment. -#57-observed expired food handler certificates; instructed to have employees obtain valid certificates. Priority foundation 7-42-090 violation citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: fan covers inside of walk-in coolers to remove dust. Exterior surfaces of floor mixers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light dust in the vent system above the cooking equipment; instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 or more mouse droppings on the floor and storage pallets in the basement area around under and behind equipment. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: fan covers inside of walk-in coolers to remove dust. Exterior surfaces of floor mixers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light dust in the vent system above the cooking equipment; instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food in milk carton on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves in walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear basement storage area in need of detail cleaning under and around all storage racks. Walls in 1st floor prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Observed more than 50 rodent droppings near dry storage area in kitchen; observed more than 100 rodent droppings in basement near rice storage and throughout basement. Observed 6 live roaches near rice in basement. Observed 30 small flies in basement and kitchen area. Observed 7 large flies in basement area. Instruted manager to remove droppings and sanitize areas and to service areas affected by roach and fly activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food in milk carton on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves in walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear basement storage area in need of detail cleaning under and around all storage racks. Walls in 1st floor prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not labeled with product name in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to provide. 3-601.11 observed some prepackaged foods without labels containing the business name, address, and ingredients. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All cloths that are being air dryed must be hung in a clean safe manner. Observed cloths hug on hand rail. Manager corrected instructed to maintain at all times.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All in use utensils must be properly stored in a clean sanitized container observed knives being stored in between prep table and wall. Instructed to obtain knife holer for proper storage. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards that were discolored and hand deep cuts. Instructed to discard and provide new. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves in walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear basement storage area in need of detail cleaning under and around all storage racks. Walls in 1st floor prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation filters in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed 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 not labeled with product name in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to provide. 3-601.11 observed some prepackaged foods without labels containing the business name, address, and ingredients. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed pastries display cases without sliding doors to protect from possible contamination. Instructed to provide sliding doors for pastry display cases.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the front customer service food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single-service items being used for food storage in the freezers and cardboard being used for shelf liners. Instructed not to reuse single service items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris on the exterior of cooking equipment, door handles of the refrigeration units, and accumulated ice inside of the reach-in freezers and freezers located in the basement food prep area. Observed the interior walls of the ice machine with accumulated brownish substance. Instructed to remove and clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee machines located at the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the floors in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean under all equipment, along the walls, and in all corners.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not labeled with product name in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed some prepackaged foods without labels containing the business name, address, and ingredients. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 80 rodent droppings in various areas of the basement food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed pastries display cases without sliding doors to protect from possible contamination. Instructed to provide sliding doors for pastry display cases.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the front customer service food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single-service items being used for food storage in the freezers and cardboard being used for shelf liners. Instructed not to reuse single service items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris on the exterior of cooking equipment, door handles of the refrigeration units, and accumulated ice inside of the reach-in freezers and freezers located in the basement food prep area. Observed the interior walls of the ice machine with accumulated brownish substance. Instructed to remove and clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee machines located at the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the floors in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean under all equipment, along the walls, and in all corners.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees in the food prep/dish washing areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in the food prep/dish washing areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The prep tables, storage racks and storage containers with dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the basement and 1st fl with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains and floors. -walls around the sinks and cooking/cooling equipment with dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops stored in the mop buckets. Instructed to store hanging up to properly dry. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch hole in the rear kitchen screen door at the bottom; instructed to seal to avoid possible rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: The rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit by the kitchen entrance are in poor repair; repair or replace gaskets to avoid air escaping from unit.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter of items in basement storage; instructed to organize and maintain basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged baked good items without the allergen information on the label; must provide. Instructed the pic that all packaged baked good items must include food allergen information. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found more than 100 mouse droppings on premises in the following areas: on the floor in rear of kitchen by the sugar and flour, in the rear of the basement under the stairs, in the furnace room in the basement and in the dry storage area of the basement. Must clean all affected areas and have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch hole in the rear kitchen screen door at the bottom; instructed to seal to avoid possible rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: The can opener in the basement on the prep table in need of cleaning; clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit by the kitchen entrance are in poor repair; repair or replace gaskets to avoid air escaping from unit.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of the floor mixers, bottoms of prep tables and interior of refrigeration units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around kitchen equipment and in basement where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter of items in basement storage; instructed to organize and maintain basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of regrouting. Must correct and maintain. Floors under cooking equipment in rear in need of cleaning to remove build up. Floors in storage section of basement in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in basement storage must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Properly label dessert food items in front 3-dr refrigerator and display cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of refrigeration units and exterior of mixers in rear prep/baking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor of flour spills in rear baking area and along wallbase at corners behind heavy equipment in basment prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scooper with handle away from ice to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in basement has no cover; provide a cover for drain.