Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed improper thawing methods of tcs foods. Found boxes of frozen meats stored on shelf near rear ice machine out at room temperature. Also, found packets of tcs foods in still water in a container on the drainboard of the two compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed ambient probe stem thermometers stored inside cold holding units throughout instead of ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide in prep coolers and walk-in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed containers and buckets of food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and outside the near walk-in cooler. Instructed not to store food items on floor and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed two female food handlers without hair restraints in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed tableware (forks and spoons) not inverted in the rear food prep area instructed to invert and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods of tcs foods. Found boxes of frozen meats stored on shelf near rear ice machine out at room temperature. Also, found packets of tcs foods in still water in a container on the drainboard of the two compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ambient probe stem thermometers stored inside cold holding units throughout instead of ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide in prep coolers and walk-in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers and buckets of food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and outside the near walk-in cooler. Instructed not to store food items on floor and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two female food handlers without hair restraints in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tableware (forks and spoons) not inverted in the rear food prep area instructed to invert and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2626062, date:10/08/2025, not corrected. #48: large pots in use that are too big to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink and the dish machine. Instructed to reduce pots to a smaller size, increase the sink or dish machine size to be able to accommodate or remove large pots. Maintain same. #55: mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same. #55: floors in the corners, under storage racks, under and around heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Large pots in use that are too big to be properly washed, rinse and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink and the dish machine. Instructed to reduce pots to a smaller size, increase the sink or dish machine size to be able to accommodate or remove large pots. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under storage racks, under and around heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees in the food prep area and not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all that's in the food prep area to wear hair restraints. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Large pots in use that are too big to be properly washed, rinse and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink and the dish machine. Instructed to reduce pots to a smaller size, increase the sink or dish machine size to be able to accommodate or remove large pots. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under storage racks, under and around heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing done on frozen beef. Thawing must occur with food placed in the walk-in cooler overnight or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed several large food containers with dry products. (rice, salt sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the walk in freezer. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation. Also noted a boxes with packaged food on the floor od walk in cooler and freezer and in a dry food storage area. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. Must properly elevate stock 6" off the floor and away from the walls for better cleaning and pest monitoring. Instructed to maintain.all food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed that mops stored on floors in rear area near walk in freezer. Must place mops in position that can allow them air dry without soiling walls and floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found food stored in basement. Instruced to provide smooth and easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings.