Qiao Lin Hot Pot

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on premises. Found 20 or more knats on the wall and ceiling in the small prep area. Instructed to have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection next week and to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued for control of vermin and insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used to store foods in refrigeration and freezer units; instructed to refrain from using grocery bags and use food grade storage bags for food.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean under all prep tables and counters. Clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean walls around and behind equipment where needed. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in dishwashing area to remove dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient, storage containers not labeled in the side prep area. Instructed to label all storage containers with ingredient common name.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed two electrical insect control devices stored on walls above food prep tables in two different side prep areas. Instructed to relocate devices from above food prep tables mentioned in prep areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the ice scoop improperly stored inside the ice machine. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the lower shelves under the food prep tables with rust. Instructed to remove rust, resurface to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed slight grease and food build up on the floor behind the grease trap under the stoves in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient, storage containers not labeled in the side prep area. Instructed to label all storage containers with ingredient common name.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed two electrical insect control devices stored on walls above food prep tables in two different side prep areas. Instructed to relocate devices from above food prrp tables mentioned in prep areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the ice scoop improperly stored inside the ice machine. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the lower shelves under the food prep tables with rust. Instructed to remove rust, resurface to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed slight grease and food build up on the floor behind the grease trap under the stoves in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry ingredient, storage containers not labeled in the side prep area. Instructed to label all storage containers with ingredient common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two electrical insect control devices stored on walls above food prep tables in two different side prep areas. Instructed to relocate devices from above food prrp tables mentioned in prep areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop improperly stored inside the ice machine. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower shelves under the food prep tables with rust. Instructed to remove rust, resurface to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight grease and food build up on the floor behind the grease trap under the stoves in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed card board being used as a liner on shelving units in rear food service area and in front food service areas. Instructed to remove all as a means of being able to properly clean and maintain areas also preventing possible insect harboring in areas where found.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of grease and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the cooling units and reach in freezers with a build up of food debris on inside walls, floor of units and lining. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls in all food prep areas with a build up of food stains, food splatter, dirt and debris build up. Upon entry of facility in the rear food service area observed a build up of dishes left over from the night before. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and instructed not to leave food soiled dishes out over night as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding, breeding and harboring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior of cold holding units with build up of food debris and grime. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and debris throughout kitchen area under shelving, sinks, and behing equipment. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed beef being improperly thawed on the floor of the prep area at room temperature. Instructed person in charge thawing must occur under refridgeration or potable cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior of cold holding units with build up of food debris and grime. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and debris throughout kitchen area under shelving, sinks, and behing equipment. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several small flies through out prep area, and dish area. Approximately 30-35 flies through out. Instructed manager to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

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 manager to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No food storage in grocery bags, must use food grade storage bags. 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 worn with deep cuts. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All handles to reach in coolers and pull drawers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls throughout prep and dish area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatter and build upalong wall bases. Floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean and free from water.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around and under cooking equipment. Clean floor drains where needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 4 pots to large to fit in 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an alternative manual warewashing procedure (must be readily available for approval at any time)for any equipment that can not be adequately cleaned in 3 compartment sink and low temp dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no closed garbage receptacles in women's restroom. Instructed manager to provide.