Tai Wah Grocery

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 6, 2025 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

2. Jun 10, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers cutting pork and serving it for togo orders for consumers with bare hands. Must use gloves or other alternative approved methods when handling ready to eat food and products. Product voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in all prep and dishwashing areas and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cold holding unit at the front prep area with no ambient air thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 150 mice droppings and approximately 10 small flies in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. On site during the inspection. The following floors and surfaces were observed with mice droppings: under the equipment in the far rear food prep area, on the stairs leading to the basement, surround the hot water tank in the basement, on the wallbases behind the shelving units in the basement, top of the boxes of product in the basement, and on the shelves with the prepackaged items in the aisles. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the cold holding units, the shelving units under the food prep tables in the prep areas, and the outerior of the freezer chests on the main level in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet seats in the employee toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the excessive use of cardboard boxes on the floors, shelves under the food prep tables, and stacks stored along the wall in the front shopping area. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restaints at all times while handling foods.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths found on prep tables; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Mar 29, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 150 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor under and around equipment on the selling floor, under storage shelves, under sinks, on bottom storage shelves, inside walk-in cooler on the floor and on lower shelf and in basement on floor and some boxes on storage shelves. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restaints at all times while handling foods.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths found on prep tables; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior shelves inside of walk in cooler, storage shelves on the selling floor, interiors of refrigeration unit, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, prep tables, cutting boards and pipes connected to kitchen equipment to remove grease. Also clean the exterior surface of the grease receptor at three comp sink.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The faucet knob at the exposed handsink in the butcher area is stripped; instructed to replace knob. The faucet neck at the one comp sink in the butcher area is leaking; instructed to repair leak from faucet neck.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptor in the unisex washroom; must provide a covered waste recptor.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: floors under around and behind cooking equipment, walls and ceiling around behind and above kitchen equipment. Clean ventilation fan on the wall of the washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall of the employee washroom; instructed to remove and repaint where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 10, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site for vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed a drain board is needed by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all exterior of cooking equipment and hot holding units, reach in freezers and inside of the walk in cooler with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive dirt food and grease debris on the floors through out the entire facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize inside of the walk in cooler, under all shelves in the basement and under and around all cooking equipment and shelves and refrigeration/freezer units located in the facility. 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and items stored on the floor in the rear food prep area and in the front customer service area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and elevate every thing at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two male and one female food handlers without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Aug 3, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site for vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs at the handwashing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed stained cutting boards with deep dark grooves. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed inadequate hot holding temperature at the front food prep area; observed about 5 lbs of cooked pork at 80f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs food and always maintain all hot tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed inadequate cold holding temperatures for tcs foods (raw poultry and raw pork) in the food prep area; observed about 30 lbs of raw poultry at 66f and about 30 lbs of raw pork at 50f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued under violation #21.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 10 live small and large flies flying around in the facility. Instructed to eliminate all live insect activity and clean and sanitize any affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as floor and shelf liners. Instructed not to re-use cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed a drain board is needed by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed all food contact surfaces with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all exterior of cooking equipment and hot holding units, reach in freezers and inside of the walk in cooler with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive dirt, food, and grease debris on the floors throughout the entire facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize inside of the walk-in cooler, under all shelves in the basement, under and around all cooking equipment and shelves, and refrigeration/freezer units located in the facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and items stored on the floor in the rear food prep area and in the front customer service area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two male and one female food handler without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Oct 29, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Establishment has a written procedure and some supplies on hand. Additional time given to obtain the correct disinfectant/sanitizer to kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: prep tables, cutting boards, chopping blocks, cooking equipment exterior surfaces, sinks, shelves inside of refrigeration units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind kitchen equipment and inside of walk-in cooler. Clean walls around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove grease and other build up, clean in butcher area around prep table and sink, clean at front counter area and in area where ducks and pork is prepped for cooking. Clean pipes along the wall and leading up to the ceiling in the rear cooking area to remove grease observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Mar 13, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink in the cooking area located in the rear of the prep area. Instructed the pic that an exposed hand sink must be installed in the cooking area with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temperatures on premises. Instructed the pic to provide a thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Mar 6, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink in the cooking area located in the rear of the prep area. Instructed the pic that an exposed hand sink must be installed in the cooking area with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temperatures on premises. Instructed the pic to provide a thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found pest activity on premises. Observed more than 50 mouse droppings on the lower shelves on the selling floor and in the basement on the floor along the wall. Alos found a dead mouse on the floor under the selling floor shelf. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain. Have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths being used in the prep and serving areas that are not stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed the pic to store cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean and maintain the following: selling shelves in store and shelves under front serving counter, prep table tops and bottoms and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and ceiling in prep and cooking areas to remove grease and splatter. Detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings. Instructed to clean floors throughout store under storage shelves, in prep and cooking areas and in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to seal the small opening in the wall leading into the cooking area from the prep area (corrected on site).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. May 25, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to eat food, dried pork and dried chinese sausage at front counter on display with no cover to protect from contaminants and customer mishandling(observed customer walk in and handle several dried pork items with bare hands and leave items in display basket). Instructed to provide enclosed unit for said food items, products relocated to refrigerator at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior/exterior of cooking equipment, storage unit next to butcher area, under, around food aisle shelves, prep table bottoms, interior of three compartment sink, interior of hot holding unit, and dry meat storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout premises especially along wall base needs to be cleaned to remove food debris, dirt, and grease spills. Basement floors need cleaning under and around storage shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease on equipment attached to the walls in the kitchen area, clean to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield needed in walk-in cooler. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary clutter throughout customer service area and in basement in the form of cardboard boxes to prevent rodent harborage. Organnize and maintain at all times.

11. Aug 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interiors and shelves in all refrigeration units. Clean prep tables, cooking equipment exterior surfaces. Clean cutting boards in butcher area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around kitchen equipment, under sinks in prep areas, around and under equipment in prep areas, under shelves on selling floor, inside of walk-in cooler and corner areas of basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some grease observed on equipment attached to the walls in the kitchen area; clean to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The grease trap exterior (top) surfaces rusty; paint surfaces. Observed a leak at the pipe underneath the one comp sink in the butcher area; repair leak at pipe. Must provide an adequate amount of drain stoppers for the three comp sink to properly set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items stored inside of the exposed handsink in the butcher; instructed to refrain from storing items in handsink.

12. Aug 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Aug 20, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate hands washing facility, found rear prep area hand sink covered with a card board box, no paper towels provided at all hand sinks. Instructed mgr to keep all hand sinks accessible at all times and provide soap and paper towels. Critical citation issued. 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection. Found containers of unwrapped sausage and bacon at cashier counter where customers standing infront of without any food protection or covers. Instructed to keep such foods protected from customers contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control, found 30 mouse droppings along dry food storage shelves, instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1441456 dated on 9-24-14 for violations #31: observed knives stored underneath counter tops in rear food preparation area. Must store in a knife rack.#32: frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags inside chest freezer in basement instruted management to use a food grade storage bags.#34detail clean interior panels of ice machine in basement. Detail clean food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler remove dirt and debris. Rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must re-paint or replace. #33: clean microwave and counter tops must remove dirt and food debris. Cutting board in food prep area with deep dark grooves must be sended/bleached or replace. 34:broken floor tiles in rear food preparation area next to prep table. Must repair/maintain. # 38:leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. Must repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves, counter tops and prep tables not clean through out facility, instructed to celana nd maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional hand sink must be installed at fresh meat section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter through out facility, live pottery plants above display cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.

14. Sep 24, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods hanging at improper temperature at front hot holding unit. Observed whole cooked ducks at 91.3f, duck wings at 79.9f, and pork ribs 81.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded and denaturate food items approximately 26lbs value of $140. Instructed to maintain hot foods at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored underneath counter tops in rear food preparation area. Must store in a knife rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags inside chest freezer in basement instruted management to use a food grade storage bags. Observed cutting board in food prep area with deep dark grooves must be sended/bleached or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior panels of ice machine in basement. Detail clean food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler remove dirt and debris. Rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must re-paint or replace. Detail clean microwave and counter tops must remove dirt and food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in rear food preparation area next to prep table. Must repair/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. Must repair/maintain. Must provide chemical test trips for the 3-compartment sink. Extremely low water pressure at the exposed handwash sink in food preparation area. Must repair/maintain. Must provide stoppers for the 3-compartment sink in food prepartion area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stem thermometer to monitor food temperatures.

15. Sep 19, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods maintain at improper temperatures ,hanging-(duck-88) ,steamtable not turned on-bbq pork-84f,fried pork with meat-110f,pork stomach-84,chicken feet-84f.approx 12lbs of food,cost approx $60.00 was removed anddiscarded by owner.must maintain hot foods at 140f or higher.critical citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from basement floors,and food and debris in rear prep area floors.

16. Nov 30, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tables, interior of coolers, and oven areas not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor repair at main kitchen areas and front of premises. (chipping paint.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found old boxes at premises.(must remove)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop not properly stored. Must store inside clean container.

17. Nov 23, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly activity at premises. (observed about 30 fruit flies on walls at main preparation areas.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tables, interior of coolers, and oven areas not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor repair at main kitchen areas and front of premises. (chipping paint.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found old boxes at premises.(must remove)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop not properly stored. Must store inside clean container.

18. Jul 5, 2011 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HANGING ON HOOKS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 16 RAW DUCKS AT 82.0F AND 3 SLABS OF RAW PORK AT 76.2-78.2F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $380.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 100 LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand wash sink not accessible for hand washing by food handlers at rear food prep area. Sink is blocked by hanging ducks, large containers in front of said sink, and cardboard box located inside said sink. Instructed to remove said items and keep accessible at all times for hand washing. Critical 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost chest freezers in basement to remove heavy ice buildup. Replace cutting board at butcher area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior/exterior of cooking equipment, storage unit next to butcher area, under, around food aisle shelves, prep table bottoms, interior of three compartment sink, interior of hot holding unit, and dry meat storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS, DUST, AND SPILLS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DARK STAINS AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN WALLS AT BUTCHER AREA. REPAIR CEILING SECTION IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields and or shatter proof bulbs for light bulbs inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to keep all cooking equipment under ventilation hood and or remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair unused refrigeration unit and or remove, remove unused items in basement and organize clutter along wall in basement to prevent pest harborage.

19. Jan 12, 2011 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS DRIED FISH PRODUCTS, LIVE CLAMS, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH NO LIDS/COVERS AND OR SNEEZE GUARDS. CLAMS RELOCATED TO DISPLAY COOLER AND COVERS PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS DRIED FISH PRODUCTS BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME. ALSO,FRESH FISH EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FISH PREP AREA. ALSO, PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRESH FISH DISPLAY TABLE AT FISH PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED 5LBS OF DRIED PORK AND DRIED CHINESE SAUSAGE HANGING ON HOOKS AT CUSTOMER FOOS AISLE WITH NO COVER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINANTS AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED UNIT FOR SAID FOOD ITEMS, PRODUCTS RELOCATED TO REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME. UNENCLOSED ROASTED PORK HANGING ON HOOK AT FRONT WINDOW, MANAGER RELOCATED INTO HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOU

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS AND FOOD AISLES. REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WIPE DOWN STAINED/SOILED CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS AT REAR PREP AREA AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR IN SAID AREA.