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POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 2 LARGE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (53.5F-54.1F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER INSIDE OF A COOLING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN COOKING AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS A BOWL AND SCOURING PAD INSIDE OF IT AND NO HAND SANITARY DEVICES AT THE SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK STOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME FOOD ON A PLATE SITTING IN A PAN OF RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE FOODS AWAY FROM BUSINESS FOOD AND TO NOT STACK FOOD IN BOWLS/PLATES ONTO OTHER PANS/BOWLS OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND OPENED LARGE TIN CANS OF INGREDIENTS STORED IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE OPENED TO STORE LEFT OVERS IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS/BAGS. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SAME. -FOIL OBSERVED ON SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -WHITE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LOWER SURFACES ON THE PREP FOOD TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, INCLUDING THE STORAGE RACKS AND RUBBER GASKETS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. THE WALLS AND VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. THEY WERE SITTING INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. -THERE ARE TALL WEEDS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 47.1F, FISH AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 50.2F, BEEF STOMACH AT 47.5F, TOFU AT 47.7F, PORK AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SANITIZER AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT INSECT PROOFED. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WINDOW MESH NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WHERE THE WINDOW SCREEN WAS INTENTIONALLY CUT TO ALLOW AN ELECTRICAL CORD THROUGH THE OPENING. THERE IS A 2"X2" GAP WHERE FLYING INSECTS CAN ENTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FREEZER AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE YELLOW PLASTIC GAS LINES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON THEM, THE ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA LIGHT FIXTURE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAINBOARDS AT EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARDS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/FOOD-DRINK SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1947082 DATED ON 7/25/16: #18-OBSERVED 14 FRESH APPEARING DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS AND UNDER FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MESH FOR SCREEN WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE, LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON GREASE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE (BOXES) ON THE FLOOR OF DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES, OVENS ETC.) WITH ACUMMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD DUCT ON THE REAR STAIRWAY WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED UPSTAIRS BY APARTMENT. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING (NO LIGHT) IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED IN BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED BY HOSE BIB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, ALSO NOTED NO VISIABLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/FOOD-DRINK SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED UPSTAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE APARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. TALL, THICK WEEDS AT OUTSIDE REAR AND ALONG NORTH OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE WEEDS

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY EQUIPMENT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1LB OF BEEF AT 69F, 1/2LB OF CHICKEN AT 65F, 3LBS OF PORK AT 57F, 1LBS OF MUSHROOMS 57.5 AND 3LBS OF MIXED VEGGIES AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A GARBAGE CAN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE STAIRS GOING UP TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BEHIND THE FREEZER. OBSERVED 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON AND AROUND PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED LARGE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE DISH MACHINE AND OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN, -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZER REFRIGERATORS AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559346 DATED ON JUNE 19, 2015 VIOLATION #32 - REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS, AND PREP COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, BULK CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WAIT STATION AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 10-1LB PACKAGES OF TOFU STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1-65.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AND $15 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWAY AND WATER HEATER CLOSET IN BASEMENT, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SANITIZER AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.