#1 Chop Suey

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insect control, found about 3-5 live roaches scattered through out dish and prep area. Instructed to eliminate insect activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, rice, and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store multiple food items in walk-in freezer, in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to use food grade bags or containers to store food items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at front prep hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door in prep area to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed insufficient lighting in the kitchen area. Instructed to repair.