JIM NOODLE & RICE

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REAR TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 45.9F.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CHICKEN AT 45.9F, 10 LBS COOKED NOODLES AT 48.2F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER COOKS LINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR TILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR WITH PEELING LINOLEUM, UNEVEN AND WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FRONT PREP AT FRONT WINDOW WALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CEILING FAN IN THE DINING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR TALL TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UTILITY MOP SINK WITH CRACKED BASIN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: RICE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK RICE CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAUNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IS NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT RIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REAR 2-DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 06/18/13 INSPECTION REPORT# 1092467 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. # MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FRONT COOKING AREA TO P-REVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR REFRIGEATOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR MEAT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REAR 2-DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR PRODUCE REACH-IN COOL. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DEMAGED FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FRON FRONT COOKING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND THEY MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES (I.E., ITEMS STORED IN 2DR SLIDING COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA).

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT EXT TO 2DR COOLER AT FRONT COOKING AREA WITH THE HANDLES UP TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND PIPES BEHIND STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL ALL FANS AND LIGHT FIXTURES AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO 2COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS USED FOR FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE RICE COOKER.