MANDARIN KITCHEN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELFVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN KBASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYER ON THE FLOOR. DETAIL FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE INTERIORS OF SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN; CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INTERIORS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BURNER NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT (CDI) MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN FRYER AND BURNER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THEM.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS SACTTERED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN, TWENTY RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT ALONG WALL AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND EIGHT LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED AUGUST 18, 2014 STATES THAT THERE WAS RODENT ACTIVITY AT ONE MONITORING STATION IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED. RECOMMENDED A FOLLOW UP WITH SMITHEREEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. SOME SHELVES IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA; CLEAN AND REPAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND DISHMACHINE. SEAL SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND WINDOW SILL THAT FAN SITS IN. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING ALL RAW WOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE AT WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER. FOUND BUCKET EMPTY, MANAGER CHANGED BUCKET AND STILL 0PPM AT RINSE. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER RINSE 0 PPM

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN MEAT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 LARGE STOCK POTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CONSTANT FLOW OF COLD WATER AND OR UNDER REFRIGERATION WOULD BE THE PROPER WAY TO THAW POTENTIOALLY HAZARDOUS MEAT PRODUCTS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. MANAGER CORRECTED SITUATION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 17-18 RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING ALL RAW WOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(FOOD DEBRIS)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES.FOUND 7 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(FOOD DEBRIS)