CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS IN BOWL THEN RETURNED TO FOOD PREP COOLER TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT NOODLES,BEEF WITH BARE-HANDS- NO GLOVES BEING USED AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOKS/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT.WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED WATER BACKS UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SHELVING NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE/OVEN, ICE SCOOP,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEELS AND LEGS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS, DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS AT REAR,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPS/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed foods not properly labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original container longer than 24 hours.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected- in the ice machine that produces ice for human consumption found a black, mold like substance on the interior portions of machine. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Also observed raw chicken and beef stored above sauces in the walk in cooler and raw shrimp stored above cut vegetables in the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of highest final cooking temperature on the bottom and lowest or ready to eat on top. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: When water released from one compartment of sink, waste water backs up into an empty compartment. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so water drains without backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1609629, dated 1-12-16: Violation 32- "INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER." Violation 35- "INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed foods not properly labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original container longer than 24 hours.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor around the grease trap, under the fryers, and under the front small refrigerator. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the vent on the ceiling of the walk in cooler to be dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF RICE COOKER (AROUND INTERIOR OPENING) AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA..

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, GASKETS, STORAGE HELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS IN FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE REPAIRED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/11/14). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF SURFACE (BY OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN FILTERS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F). NOTED EGG ROLL INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F / 56.3F / 57.3F, CHICKEN AT 58.5F / 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 130, TOTAL WEIGHT 30#. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER, RICE COOKER, MEAT GRINDER), ICE SCOOP, PIPES AND STORAGE SHELVES WHEELS AND LEGS, DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AROUND PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION