Mandarin House, 3501 Severn Avenue A5, Metairie, LA - Buffet inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: MANDARIN HOUSE
Address: 3501 Severn Avenue A5, Metairie, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Buffet
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/23/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
10/23/2012Routine
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
04/20/2012Routine
  • Critical: Employee was using tobacco products in a food preparation, storage or service area.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
04/25/2011Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/01/2011Complaint
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
02/18/2011Routine
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
01/05/2011Complaint
  • 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: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.
  • Critical: Cutting board, food preparation or other food contact surface was not washed, rinsed and sanitized following contact with raw animal food or raw vegetables and before contact with ready to eat foods.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Equipment/utensils which have contact with potentially hazardous food are not cleaned every 4 hours of use.
  • Critical: An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Bulk food is not handled /dispensed in a manner described in $1901 of this Part.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • 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.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
12/10/2010Routine
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
08/25/2010Complaint
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled with a legible manufacturer's label.
  • 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.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
04/26/2010Routine
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • 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.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • 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.
01/25/2010Routine
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
10/26/2009Complaint
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • 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.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.
  • Floor is not maintained level or 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.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
10/19/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food has been prepared, packaged, or held under unsanitary conditions where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours following cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
07/24/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Shellfish tags were not retained by the food establishment for 90 days after service or sale to the consumer.
  • 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 marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • Critical: Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only, as a public health control.
  • Critical: Rodents are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.
  • 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 current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • 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.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
07/07/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Single-service and single-use articles are reused
  • 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.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • 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.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
  • A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
06/18/2009Complaint
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • 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.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
  • Water under pressure is not provided to all fixtures or equipment that is required to use water.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • 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 consumer self service, handwash, warewashing or equipment and utensil storage or toilet room is not at least 20 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.
  • Dressing rooms/areas are not provided for employees.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • 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.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
  • Water under pressure is not provided to all fixtures or equipment that is required to use water.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • 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 consumer self service, handwash, warewashing or equipment and utensil storage or toilet room is not at least 20 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.
  • Dressing rooms/areas are not provided for employees.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
02/17/2009Routine

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