Shinhwa Korean Steakhouse

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers in kitchen not wearing proper hair restraints; instructed to provide and maintain in food prep area at all times. Corrected on site.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bottoms of some prep tables with rust on them. Instructed manager to remove rust or replace table.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the high temp dishmachine not maintained. Heavy build up observed inside of the machine; intructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 issued for equipment standards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: shelves inside of walk-in cooler, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bottom area of fryer and exterior surface of fryer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all cooking and other kitchen equipment, clean floor inside of walk-in cooler, clean walls and ceiling vents in kitchen and washrooms.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed improper thawing methods of tcs foods. Instructed to use proper thawing methods and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide 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 in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label all food items not in their original packaging.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak under the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods of tcs foods. Instructed to use proper thawing methods and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage containers not labeled in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label all food items not in their original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed use of high-temperature dishwashing machine with no irreversible temperature measuring devices or heat test strips. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed approximately 6-10 small bowls of ingredients (oils and various seasonings) uncovered in the rear food prep area. Ingredients are used for preparing food items. Instructed to cover mentioned food items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASE, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND REPAIR MENTIONED WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 6-10 small bowls of ingredients (oils and various seasonings) uncovered in the rear food prep area. Ingredients are used for preparing food items. Instructed to cover mentioned food items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a damaged wall base behind the grease trap near the dishwashing equipment. Inside the opening of the damaged wall base, build up of food debris was observed. Instructed to remove build up and repair mentioned wallbase and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/02/2024, report# 2593865 #36: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and other coolers on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. #38: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain. #55: 6-201.11: observed the floors and walls with grease, dirt, food debris (rice, etc.) throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the dishwashing machine equipment, in the dry storage closet surrounding the dry ingredient storage containers, and the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned floors and walls. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and other coolers on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the lids on the dry ingredient storage containers stored under the food prep table across from the wok station, with food spillage, not clean, and a dead insect. Instructed to clean mentioned lids and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the shelving units under the food prep tables throughout the rear food prep area with spillage and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed the floors and walls with grease, dirt, food debris (rice, etc.) throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the dishwashing machine equipment, in the dry storage closet surrounding the dry ingredient storage containers, and the cooking equipment. Also, observed food embedded in the pipes on the walls near the handwashing sink, slicer, and cooking equipment near the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned floors, walls, and pipes.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and other coolers on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the lids on the dry ingredient storage containers stored under the food prep table across from the wok station, with food spillage, not clean, and a dead insect. Instructed to clean mentioned lids and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the shelving units under the food prep tables throughout the rear food prep area with spillage and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed the floors and walls with grease, dirt, food debris (rice, etc.) throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the dishwashing machine equipment, in the dry storage closet surrounding the dry ingredient storage containers, and the cooking equipment. Also, observed food embedded in the pipes on the walls near the handwashing sink, slicer, and cooking equipment near the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned floors, walls, and pipes.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and other coolers on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on the dry ingredient storage containers stored under the food prep table across from the wok station, with food spillage, not clean, and a dead insect. Instructed to clean mentioned lids and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units under the food prep tables throughout the rear food prep area with spillage and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls with grease, dirt, food debris (rice, etc.) throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the dishwashing machine equipment, in the dry storage closet surrounding the dry ingredient storage containers, and the cooking equipment. Also, observed food embedded in the pipes on the walls near the handwashing sink, slicer, and cooking equipment near the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned floors, walls, and pipes.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11/07/2023, report #2584829 #44: observed large pots and serving bowls improperly stored. Instructed person in charge to store all items inverted to prevent contamination. #49: observed equipment throughout kitchen to have food debris and grime build up on exterior (blender, food processor, pots, pans). Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain. #55: observed coving between wall and floor underneath dish area to be peeling away from wall creating gaps. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. #observed no food handler certificate on site. Instructed person in charge to instruct food handler to obtain updated training and certificate. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor underneath equipment and shelving throughout kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove dead insects and sanitize all areas.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots and serving bowls improperly stored. Instructed person in charge to store all items inverted to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment throughout kitchen to have food debris and grime build up on exterior (blender, food processor, pots, pans). Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed coving between wall and floor underneath dish area to be peeling away from wall creating gaps. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor underneath equipment and shelving throughout kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove dead insects and sanitize all areas.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots and serving bowls improperly stored. Instructed person in charge to store all items inverted to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment throughout kitchen to have food debris and grime build up on exterior (blender, food processor, pots, pans). Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buid up of grime and food debris on walls and floor of kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed coving between wall and floor underneath dish area to be peeling away from wall creating gaps. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many pop crates to elevate stock off floor. Instructed manager to obtain storage rack that you can clean under. Obtain and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves with rust on them. Instructed manager to remove rust or replace table. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment, under dish machine, under 3 compartment sink and under all storage shelves in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many pop crates to elevate stock off floor. Instructed manager to obtain storage rack that you can clean under. Obtain and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves with rust on them. Instructed manager to remove rust or replace table. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many pop crates to elevate stock off floor. Instructed manager to obtain storage rack that you can clean under. Obtain and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment, under dish machine, under 3 compartment sink and under all storage shelves in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-25 rodent droppings in rear storage, 15-20 droppings behind ice machine, and 1 dead mouse on glue board under storage table. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all buid up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves with rust on them. Instructed manager to remove rust or replace table. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many pop crates to elevate stock off floor. Instructed manager to obtain storage rack that you can clean under. Obtain and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment, under dish machine, under 3 compartment sink and under all storage shelves in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: There is a leak underneath the last compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Both unisex toilet rooms has trash receptacles with out lids/covers. Instructed to provide trash receptacles to toilet rooms with lids/covers. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under the fryers and cooking equipment with grease spills, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace the blown light bulb in the food preparation area. Maintain a well lit area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: There is a leak underneath the last compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Both unisex toilet rooms has trash receptacles with out lids/covers. Instructed to provide trash receptacles to toilet rooms with lids/covers. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under the fryers and cooking equipment with grease spills, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace the blown light bulb in the food preparation area. Maintain a well lit area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine; must install to be serviced and maintained.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap at three comp sink and dishmachine; must install appropriate size trap as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found some clutter between the outside door and storage area; instructed to remove unnecessary items; organize and maintain.