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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT 1063 W ARGYLE SIDE SEATING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MENS WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY INGREDIENT

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ACCROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRY BLOOD FROM INSIDE THE LAST SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY INGREDIENT

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ACCROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRY BLOOD FROM INSIDE THE LAST SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-2019,REPORT#2345272. #39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BETWEEN WATER PITCHER FILLING STATION AND ADJACENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR FROM FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BETWEEN WATER PITCHER FILLING STATION AND ADJACENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229305 DATED 9/20/18. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER AT THE 1063 SIDE AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STAINED CEILING TILES AT ROOM BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND AT THE FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. -HOLE AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE MICE ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE 1063 ADDRESS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEE WITH THE FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALSO THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) NOTED THICK BLACK,GREY PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-703.11(c2) NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 49.6F, NOODLES 97.6F, NOODLES 73.4F, SOUP 44.9F, BEEF TRIP 47.1F, MEATBALLS 47.1F, BEEF TENDON 45.0F,BEEF 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.13 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED AN ICE SCOOP ON PLATE B THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B)NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STAINED CEILING TILES AT ROOM BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND AT THE FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. -HOLE AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE MICE ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY, FLYING INSECTS AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER AT THE 1063 SIDE AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE 1063 ADDRESS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEE WITH THE FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALSO THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. IN THE KITCHEN: OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE EQUIPMENT AND METAL LEGS,4 ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(IN THE KITCHEN),1 ON METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES,CUPS ARE STORED;1 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY THE PREP COOLER, 5 ROACHES UNDER OVEN, 6 AT REAR LEG OF THE FLAT GRILL, ALSO SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN OPENINGS AT SAID EQUIPMENT. THREE ROACHES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE BOWL, AND UNDER THE ALUMINUM FOIL. ROACHES COMING OUT FROM OPENED WALL PANELS AT PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,FROM BEHIND PAPER ON WALL AT SAME AREA, ROACHES ON WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 6 ROACHES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: IMPROPERLY, HEAVILY APPLIED BORIC ACID ON FLOORS, IN DRAWERS AND ON COUNTERTOP UNDER MICROWAVE. MUST REMOVE AND APPLY PESTICIDES PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOILS, NEWS PAPERS, AND CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING ON SHELVES ABOVE HAND-SINK IN COOK LINE, IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN BARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WORN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TWO CHEST FREEZERS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED REMOVE/RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE HAD FOOD AND DEBRIS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPAREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (2) COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS OVER REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WATER HEATER, BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (2). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGH-OUT. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN/CRACKED CEMENT ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMP PRESENTLY 50.2F AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART 46.0F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 46F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED BEEF,CRAB IMITATION,TENDONS ETC. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1# OF COOKED MEAT/TENDONS AT TEMP OF 55F; 1# OF COOKED MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 53.6F; 1# OF IMITATION CRAB AT TEMP OF 51.1F; 3# OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.7F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:WE (SANITARIAN) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE KILLING ROACHES WITH BARE HANDS AND WIPING CLOTH AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS RINSED THE SAID CLOTH UNDER RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THAN WIPED SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE.THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS CHOPPED COOKED MEAT AND CONSTANTLY TOUCHING NON FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS DIRTY REACH-IN HANDLES,CONTAINERS WIPING KNIFE AT DIRTY DRY LINEN AND THAN GOING BACK AND HANDLING CUT MEAT.NO HAND WASHING NOR REMOVAL OF FOOD GLOVES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING BACK IN THE KITCHEN FROM FRONT STORAGE, HANDLING LETTUCE FROM PREP COOLER TO SERVING DISH WITHOUT HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND GLOVE HANDS ANY TIME THAT READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. IN THE KITCHEN: OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE EQUIPMENT AND METAL LEGS,4 ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(IN THE KITCHEN),1 ON METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES,CUPS ARE STORED;1 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY THE PREP COOLER, 5 ROACHES UNDER OVEN, 6 AT REAR LEG OF THE FLAT GRILL, ALSO SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN OPENINGS AT SAID EQUIPMENT. THREE ROACHES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE BOWL, AND UNDER THE ALUMINUM FOIL. ROACHES COMING OUT FROM OPENED WALL PANELS AT PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,FROM BEHIND PAPER ON WALL AT SAME AREA, ROACHES ON WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 6 ROACHES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE INSIDE THE FRESH GINGER BAG, ON WALLS AND AROUND MOP SINK AT SAME MENTIONED AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY STORED.FOUND CUT FRESH VEGETABLE IN WATER STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OPENED CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD:CUT VEGETABLE,FLOUR DOUGH ETC. FOUND COOKED BEEF/BONES FOR SOUP STORED INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION/COVERING MIXED WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR,MUST USE FOOD BAGS,OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS AND RAW FOOD MUST BE STORED UNDER THE COOKED FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOILS, NEWS PAPERS, AND CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING ON SHELVES ABOVE HAND-SINK IN COOK LINE, IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN BARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WORN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TWO CHEST FREEZERS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED REMOVE/RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE HAD FOOD AND DEBRIS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPAREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY AND CHIPPED WALK-IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (2) COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS OVER REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WATER HEATER, BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (2). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGH-OUT. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN/CRACKED CEMENT ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.