BUFFET CITY

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA: 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.7F, 5LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 54.5F AND 8LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 48.7F AND AT THE SELF SERVE COLD STATION: 6LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 50.5F, 5LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 51.4F AND 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.8F. NOTED TCS FOOD WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS AT $365. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS AS NOTED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANGAER NOT TO USE. COOLER HELD/ TAGGED FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT MAINTAIN THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CRABS THAWING OUT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCESS TO FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT THE GRILL AREA COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED OVERHEAD VENTS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES LOCATED NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE WITH ICE CUBES STORED UNDERNEATH IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USAGE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR WAREWASHING MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN/INOPERABLE WAREWASHING UNIT TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGES (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND HANDLES TO WALK-IN COOLER UNITS SOILED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS AND/OR AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT THE GRILL AREA COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING/BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED OVERHEAD VENTS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND WOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): ALL ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ENTIRE WOK LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS ARE NOT CLEAN; NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND WOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: ALL WAREWASHING UNIT TEMPERATURE GAUGES (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) ARE IN DISREPAIR AND INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ENTIRE WOK LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS ARE NOT CLEAN; NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT GRILL AREA MISSING HAND CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF WITH CONCENTRATION OF 0.0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION FOR AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SOILED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH: BLADE ON SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN AREA, GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FRONT GRILL SERVICE AREA, AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RUST AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 109.0F AT HOT HOLDING SELF-SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: SUSHI RANGING FROM 51.7F TO 54.4F AT SUSHI SELF-SERVICE LINE, RAW CHICKEN AT 54.0F AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE, GARLIC IN OIL AT 70.2F AT KITCHEN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION (#21).

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GREASE TRAYS AT KITCHEN AREA GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, SEAFOOD, SOUPS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND 5 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568695 ON 12/19/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 49-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 55-OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.