Chiya Chai Cafe

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed black buildup on interior floor drain underneath three compartment sink. Observed brown buildup on interior of floor drain underneath handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean interior of floor drains underneath three compartment sink and handwashing sink in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed spillage and buildup along bases of wall and floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean along bases of wall and floor in walk in cooler.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored in containers of water between uses on counter in front prep area. Instructed during pauses in food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cases and boxes of water, single use napkins and spices stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black buildup on interior floor drain underneath three compartment sink. Observed brown buildup on interior of floor drain underneath handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean interior of floor drains underneath three compartment sink and handwashing sink in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed debris and buildup along bases of wall and floor underneath one compartment and three compartment sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Observed spillage and buildup along bases of wall and floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean along bases of wall and floor underneath one compartment and three compartment sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and floor in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers stored on the floor in the front preparation area. Instructed manager to store all items at least 6 inches off the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service boxes and bowls stored facing up above the hot holing equipment. Instructed manager to invert all single services items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides and faucet of the scoop rinse sink next to the hot drink preparation area to be heavily soiled with food debris and spillage. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris and spillage build up.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed two soiled floor drains along western wall of front preparation area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor drains to be clear of heavy food debris.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate probe thermometer, Instructed to obtain accurate one.

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

Inspector’s note: Packaged pudding not labeled in display cooler, instructed to label packaged food according to health code. i,e.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice out of the original containers and in bulb containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in front prep area. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large drain hole in floor by the front prep area where the customers sit. Must fill gaps/ grout to prevent debris and liquid from accumulating in these areas of floors. All floors must be smooth, even and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice out of the original containers and in bulb containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook for 2022. Manager had the contract that was signed from 9/24/21 and has not had an inspection yet since he can not get hold of them. Must provide logbook and recent pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in front prep area. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large drain hole in floor by the front prep area where the customers sit. Must fill gaps/ grout to prevent debris and liquid from accumulating in these areas of floors. All floors must be smooth, even and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.