King Buffet, 601 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: KING BUFFET
Address: 601 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 04/05/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
04/05/2011Complaint
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floor is not sloped to drain.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
01/03/2011Routine
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored in a dry location
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floor is not sloped to drain.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Properly installed floor drains are not provided in toilet rooms, seafood and meat markets or in all areas where flush cleaning methods are used.
10/05/2010Routine
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floor is not sloped to drain.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
05/18/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw shellfish consumer information message was not displayed at point of sale.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
05/03/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: A sufficient quantity of hot water is not provided to meet the peak demands in the food establishment.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Food on display is not protected from contamination by the use of packaging, sneeze guards, or other effective means.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are being cloth dried.
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
01/06/2010Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
07/27/2009Routine

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