Szechuan Alley

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found in the main prep area and in the basement raw chicken found in still water in sinks in mentioned areas. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as running cold water, cleaning food items in smaller batches, and placing food items in coolers over night.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry ingredient storage containers not labeled on the lower shelf under the prep table in the rear prep area. Instructed to label with common food name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a plastic cup stored inside the dry ingredient container. Instructed to use utensils with handles to tranfer dry ingredients and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obbserved the shelves under the food prep tables in the rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean under the cooking equipment, under the prep tables in the rear prep area, and remove standing water in the basement.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Tcs (pork) food sitting in water of a compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, in the cooler or adequately in the microwave. Maintain proper thawing methods.

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

Inspector’s note: Spices out of the original containers without labels in the rear cooking prep area. Instructed to provide labels for all spices that are out of the original packaging and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers/employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. 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 bucket of sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener inthe rear food prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment, sinks and storage racks in the basement and 1st fl with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Filters on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment with dirt, grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain ventilation filters.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels for all spices that are out of the original packaging.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor food and grease debris inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean.

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

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