| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/27/2015 | Follow Up LOC |
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of materials that are: durable, corrosion-resistant, non absorbent
can withstand repeated warewashing
- In-use utensils, between-use storage
Observation: Utensil stored in food. Utensil was removed during inspection. Corrected.
- Demonstration of Knowledge
Observation: PIC not familiar with employee health and requirements of reporting.
- Outer openings are protected
Observation: Back screen door with light coming through.
- PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
Observation: Various potentially hazardous foods held at room temperature and temped at 50-60*. Foods were moved to cooler during inspection. Corrected.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observation: Potentially hazardous foods held longer than 24 hours not date marked. Foods were date marked during inspection. Corrected.
- Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
Observation: No certified food protection manager employed by establishment.
- Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitation - temp, pH, concentration, and hardness
Observation: Mechanical dish machine not distributing sanitizer correctly. Dish machine was corrected to achieve 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Corrected.
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10/14/2015 | Regular |
- Outer openings are protected
Observation: Outer openings not protected or sealed.
- Premises maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests
The presence of insects rodents, and other pests are controlled as required
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observation: Raw chicken stored on the floor. Chicken was removed from floor and put in walk in cooler during inspection. Corrected.
- Restriction-presence and use
Observation: Employees using non-food grade pest control spray. PIC stated they will no longer use the spray.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
Observation: Physical facilities not clean to sight or touch.
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09/29/2015 | Non Illness Complaint |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/02/2015 | Follow Up LOC |
- Duties of PIC
Observation: Children in kitchen area of restaurant. Children were removed from kitchen during inspection. Corrected.
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observation: Noodles being cooled at room temperature. Noodles were put in walk in cooler during inspection. Corrected.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observation: Food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch and put in storage. Utensils were removed to be re-washed. Corrected.
- Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
Observation: No certified food protection manager.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
Observation: Wall in kitchen are with duct tape and not clean.
- Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observation: No procedures for clean up of vomiting and diarrhea events.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observation: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Chicken was moved to the bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of materials that are: durable, corrosion-resistant, non absorbent
can withstand repeated warewashing
- Drying mops
Observation: No area for mops to hang dry.
- Sanitizers
Observation: Bleach sanitizer above 100ppm. Sanitizer was dumped and re-filled to achieve 50ppm during inspection. Corrected.
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observation:Sugar stored in container with bags that are ripping.
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06/04/2015 | Regular |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 11/25/2014 | Follow Up LOC |
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observation: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Chicken was moved to bottom shelf. Corrected.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observation: Observed potentially hazardous food held longer than 24 hours not date marked. Food was date marked during inspection. Corrected.
- Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
Observation: Observed employee using hand sink to dump and fill sanitizer bucket.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observation: Observed mixer not clean to sight or touch.
- Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
Observation: Observed no certified food protection manager.
- Sanitizers
Observation: Observed bleach sanitizer above 100ppm. Bleach was dumped and re-filled during inspection. Corrected.
- In-use utensils, between-use storage
Observation: Observed spoon stored in cream cheese mixture. Spoon was removed during inspection. Corrected.
- PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
Observation: Observed shredded lettuce on salad bar temped at 50*.
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11/13/2014 | Regular |
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observation: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Raw chicken was moved to bottom shelf. Corrected.
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observation: Observed foods being cooled at room temperature.
- Package integrity
Observation: Observed dented can in storage. Dented can was removed. Corrected.
- Posting inspection reports
Observation: Observed most recent inspection not posted where the public can view it.
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observation: Observed foods being stored on a shelf uncovered in the kitchen area. Foods were covered during inspection. Corrected.
- Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
Observation: Observed cardboard being used to store non-food contact items on. Observed duct tape on wall in kitchen area.
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03/12/2014 | Routine |
- Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
- Shellstock, maintaining identification
- Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
- Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
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12/04/2013 | Routine |
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observed baby food in a bowl being stored on top of cooked rice in rice cooker. Baby food was removed and rice was thrown away. Corrected at time of inspection
- Package integrity
Observed dented cans. PIC states that cans will be given back to distributor.
- Cleaning procedure
Observed employees not use soap when washing hands. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on.
- Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
Observed hand sink being used to wash personal items.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
Observed handle stored in sugar. Observed ripped bags in large storage containers that store flour, sugar and rice. Observed foods being stored in grocery bags.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw pork being stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Pork was moved to bottom shelf. Corrected at time of inspection
- Duties of PIC
Observed children in the kitchen area of the establishment. Observed employees not properly washing their hands.
- In-use utensils, between-use storage
Observed handle stored in sugar. Observed ripped bags in large storage containers that store flour, sugar and rice. Observed foods being stored in grocery bags.
- Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
Observed cooked beef temped at 81*. Beef was put in cooler. Corrected at time of inspection Observed cooked chicken temped at 110*.
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11/14/2013 | Routine |
- Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
- Shellstock, maintaining identification
- Clean condition-hands and arms
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
- Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
- Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
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06/18/2013 | Routine |
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observed onions stored on the floor.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
REPEAT VIOLATION: Observed raw animal species not separated during storage in the walk in cooler.
- In-use utensils, between-use storage
REPEAT VIOLATION: Observed utensils stored with handles inside containers.
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06/05/2013 | Routine |
- Clean condition-hands and arms
- Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
- Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
- Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
- Shellstock, maintaining identification
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05/16/2013 | Routine |
- Handwashing signage
Observed no hand wash signs posted at the hand wash sink.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw animal foods not adequately separated from precooked or ready-to-eat foods during storage in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Observed raw animal species not adequately separated during storage in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
- Food storage containers identified with common name of food
Observed various food working containers not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean to sight and touch. Observed non-food contact surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed growth in water sink. Observed various foods stored in plastic bags that may allow the migration of deleterious substances.
- Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
Observed cooked pork on kitchen make table temped at 58*. --Observed chicken wing on buffet table temped at 105*.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
Observed food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch. Observed utensils stored with handles in containers. Observed food debris on utensils and plates.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
Observed food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch. Observed utensils stored with handles in containers. Observed food debris on utensils and plates.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
Observed build up along floors and walls.
- Package integrity
Observed dented cans in the back storage area.
- Posting of a valid license
Observed most recent inspection report not posted where the public can view it.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observed food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch. Observed utensils stored with handles in containers. Observed food debris on utensils and plates. --Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean to sight and touch. Observed non-food contact surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed growth in water sink. Observed various foods stored in plastic bags that may allow the migration of deleterious substances.
- Linens- cleaning and storage
Observed food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch. Observed utensils stored with handles in containers. Observed food debris on utensils and plates.
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04/15/2013 | Routine |
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