- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on exterior of plastic container holding flour for breading. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken cutting board hanging on wall at back of kitchen.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour and granulated sugar within closed containers on dry storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop at buffet line in water of 80°F.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed chicken wings and egg rolls stored in plastic Wal-mart bags in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under hot running water. Observed frozen chicken thawing under running water with a temperature of 79°F. Observed chicken temperature at 33°F.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at cold hold prep line.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held at counter at cookline while preparing for lunch rush and buffet: krab Rangoon 55°F, cooked chicken 50°F, uncooked egg rolls 50°F. Operator stated the items had been out less than an hour and inspector observed these items moved to walk-in cooler. Observed fresh garlic in oil at cart at cookline 79°F. Operator stated it had been out in use about 20 minutes. All items were observed at 11:15-11:30am. At about 12:15, observed the following temperatures: krab Rangoon 46°F, egg rolls 48°, cooked chicken 60°, garlic in oil 60°.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed salt and pepper shrimp held at buffet at 118°F. At end of inspection, observed shrimp at 106-110°F.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed on table mounted can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris. Observed raw chicken juice in top of meat grinder on shelf below table. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near cash register.
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07/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed faucets soiled with food debris on handwash sink at end of cookline
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelf under table next to cold hold prep unit. Observed shelf soiled with flour debris.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed styrofoam cup filled with soda on top of cold hold prep unit with no lid. Operator stated it was chef's cup who had left for the day and discarded cup.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked dishes on shelf over 3 compartment sink. 12/2/13 **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in small ice machine at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. 12/2/13 **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed various meat food products stored in plastic thank you/to-go bags in chest freezer and reach in freezer with food in direct contact with bag. 12/2/13 **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Observed uncovered ribs in standing reach in freezer.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at wall behind prep table and 3 compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed soiled edges around food containers and lid of cold hold prep unit in kitchen.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large gray plastic container of fried chicken in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated it was prepared 2 days prior to inspection.
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3/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on exterior sides of fryers.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting large metal bowls and large gray plastic containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not working at time of inspection. Observed repairmen on site during inspection to fix cooler. Inspector observed no potentially hazardous food (except shell eggs which were moved when requested) in cooler. Observed walk in cooler not only means of refrigeration at establishment.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in cup of water near end of buffet line with temperature of water being 62°. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed various meat products stored in thank you/ to go plastic bags in reach in freezer and chest freezer near front counter. 7/24/13 **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed black substance in gaskets at cold hold prep unit.
- High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs stored in non-functioning walk in cooler at 75°F. Management stated eggs were received at about 9:30am meaning they were out less than 4 hours at start of inspection. Eggs were moved to reach in cooler and at about an hour later were observed at 58°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed sticky substance on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 liter sodas stored in crates in front of handwash sink directly across from cash register.
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12/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar and cornstarch. 3/4/13 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed food stored in to go bags in chest freezer.3/4/13 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled large container next to sugar in dry storage area (looks like cornstarch). **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of white calcium-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Management said will remove all ice and clean ice machine after close of business tonight.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Management said will pick up chlorine test strips as soon as possible.
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7/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kept in flour, and cornstarch.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of walk in cooler.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken wings stored in walk in.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored above cabbage.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer, and 3 door reach in along line.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink near front counter.
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3/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in cooler.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Dumplings stored in walk in cooler with no covering.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink located next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/14/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10-8-2012.
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12/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/21/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS BY PREP TABLE.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-8-2012.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10-8-2012.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOKING OIL AND SOY SAUCE.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOTTLE IN HWS BY PREP TABLE.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CREAM CHEESE DUMPLINGS. OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARD PRODUCT.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS ON COOK LINE. EGGS HAVE BEEN SITTING OUT SINCE 10:30, AND MUST BE DISCARDED BY 2:30.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDER MAKE TABLE.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. IN WALK-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR.
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8/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/2/2012 | Complaint Full | Emergency Order Callback Complied |
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOKING OIL, SOY SAUCE, CHICKEN.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. UNDER MAKE TABLE ON COOK LINE.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HAND WASH SINK.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 ROACHES BY REGISTER. This violation must be corrected by : 6-2-2012.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 ROACHES AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. This violation must be corrected by : 6-2-2012.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 ROACHES ON AND UNDER PREP TABLE. This violation must be corrected by : 6-2-2012.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 43 ROACHES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100+ ROACHES ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. This violation must be corrected by : 6-2-2012.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
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6/1/2012 | Complaint Full | Emergency order recommended |
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