Imperial Buffet, 500 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IMPERIAL BUFFET
Address: 500 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 917-288-0261
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 07/16/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/16/2015Follow Up LOC
  • Protecting food from environmental contamination
    Observation: raw chicken being stored on kitchen floor near stand up cooler. Owner advised was to be prepared at 1:00 p.m. time was 11:30 a.m., removed to cooler. Flat of eggs sitting on stand near cook line, moved to cooler.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: box of crispy noodles in restroom in kitchen area being used as a store room. Asked owner what was being done with the noodles advised boiled and served. Box of noodles discarded during inspection.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: handwashing signs not posted in restrooms. Sign not posted at handwashing sink in kitchen. Posted only after owner was instructed to do so.
  • Package integrity
    Observation: cans of soy sauce had been removed from shelf from inspection on 5/12/2015.
  • Premises maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests
    The presence of insects rodents, and other pests are controlled as required
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: kitchen area filthy.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:containers of cornstarch, potato starch, msg, doors on prep table and stand-up cooler not clean to sight or touch. Not cleaned from inspection on 5/12/2015. Owner started cleaning after being instructed to do so during inspection.
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: aprons and wet paper towels laying in hand washing sink in kitchen upon arrival. Removed immediately by owner.
  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation: no CFPM on staff. Discussed with owner needs to be done within six months.
07/02/2015Physical Recheck
  • Package integrity
    Observation:two cans of soy sauce on shelves in storage area with punctured tops.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observation: fried crispy noodles stored in box raw chicken was delivered in. Discarded.
  • Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings
    Observation: hood system has excess amounts of grease, needs cleaned.
  • Posting of a valid license
    Observation: license expired 5/9/2015.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: containers of cornstarch, potato starch, msg, doors on prep table and stand-up cooler not clean to sight our touch.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation: silverware by ice cream case not stored inverted. Corrected during inspection.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: last inspection report not posted.
  • PHF/TCS food maintained at 135°F or above, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time us used as a public health control
    Observation:items on buffet: noodles 111 degrees - cabbage 105 degrees - sweet & sour chicken 120 degrees - potatoes & vegetables 120 degrees - all removed from service.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: No handwashing sign at sink in kitchen. No handwashing sign in women's restroom.
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: gloves in handwashing sink. Container of steamed rice on cart in front of handwashing sink blocking access. Sink dirty to sight. Soap dispenser dirty. All corrected at time of inspection.
05/12/2015Regular

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