A & L Chinese Food, 16438 Cambridge Dr, Lathrop, CA 95330-9544 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: A & L CHINESE FOOD
Address: 16438 Cambridge Dr, Lathrop, CA 95330-9544
Phone: 209-858-5450
Last inspection: 06/18/2015

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/18/2015Reinspection
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Sanitized or Warewashing Sanitization (corrected on site)
    Details:
    Dishwasher sanitizer level is less than 10ppm chlorine. Maintain sanitizer at or above 50ppm chlorine. Hand sanitize dishes until corrected.
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    Continental (prep) not plugged in prior to inspection. Corrected. Food must be actively being used if out and may stay out up to two hours. Correct today.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Details:
    Men's restroom lacks warm water. Provide 100F water for restroom today.
    Comment:
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
  • Warewashing Facilites Maintained
    Details:
    Dish washer test strips are brown. Replace with new strips in 2 weeks.
    Comment:
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    Build-up on and in equipment. Clean as needed.
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Toilet Facilites Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Details:
    Women's restroom door is not fully self closing. Repair door in 2 weeks.
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
  • Premises: Clean/Litter Free
    Details:
    Vermin-Proof
    Comment:
    Front door open. Keep doors closed or provide an air curtain to keep flies out. Correct today.
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    Some build-up on walls and floors. Clean as needed.
04/30/2015Routine
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Use of Unapproved Thawing Methods
    Comment:
    Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
  • Noncompliance with Required Equipment/Construction
    Comment:
    1. Food equipment is not smooth, readily accessible and easily cleanable. 2. There are unfinished wood surfaces present. 3. Construction joints and seams are not tight and/or sealed against entrance of liquids, waste, or vermin. 4. Nonportable equipment is not an integral part of the primary unit. 5. For mobile food facilities that handle potentially hazardous foods, there is no refrigeration unit as defined in Section 113885. Exception: If mobile food facility handles prepackaged frozen ready to eat foods, whole fish and whole aquatic invertebrates, a refrigeration unit is not equired. 6. All new and replacement gas or electrical appliances do not conform to applicable standards. 7. Space around pipes, conduits or hoses is not sealed, smooth, and cleanable. 8. Drip trays are not provided where appropriate. 9. All equipment is not installed so as to be easily cleanable, prevent vermin harborage and provide adequate access for service and maintenance. 10. Floors, walls and ceilings are not constructed so as to be impervious, smooth and easily cleanable. The floor wall juncture is not coved with minimum 3/8” radius cove. The floor does not extend up the wall at least 4”. 11. Ground and floor surfaces where enclosed cooking processes are conducted do not provide employee safety from slipping for at least five feet on all open sides where cooking is conducted. [§114301] 12. Mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment is not provided over all cooking equipment as required. [114149.1 (a) – (d)]
03/13/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/20/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
12/06/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/20/2012Change Of Owner

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