VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITH NO TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL PER HEALTH CODE:- NOODLES/VEGETABLES 60F, SHRIMP NOODLE/VEGETABLE 64.3F, MONGBEANS 66F, MUSHROOM NOODLES 63F, TAPIOCA 66F, TOFU 71.2F, MUSHROOM 82F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARLY DISPOSED OF 30IBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: NOTED PREMISE USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS WITH NO PROPER PROCEDURE THAT INCLUDES A WRITTEN PROCEDURE, START TIME, DISCARD TIME AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW THE PROCESS FOR TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL PER THE CITY HEALTH CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED LARGE POTS AND PANS EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPRTMENT FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 47, 47, 47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2614395 DATED 3/24/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -37)3-302.12:INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, RICE ETC). -47) 4-201.11:INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. -47) 4-101.19: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AND INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. -47)4-202.16: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, RICE ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AND INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN TE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MILK CRATES/VEGETABLE CRATES, UNUSED STEAM TABLE ETC) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE GANGWAY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA (BY THE TOFU COOKER).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY ON TOP OF TABLE IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: STICKY RICE AT 87.0F, COOKED RICE AT 90.2F, STICKY RICE WITH SHRIMP AT 89.3F, EGGROLLS AT 85.0F, FRIED TOFU AT 89.3F, VEGETABLE PICKLES AT 77.4F, SHRIMP BUNS AT 76.4F, SESAME BALLS AT 78.2F, NOODLE WITH PORK AT 88.9F, TOFU ROLLS AT 73.9F, FRIED CASSAVA AT 75.8F, MUSHROOMS WITH CORNSTARCH AT 82.8F, PANDAN RICE AT 79.2F, FRIED CUBED TOFU AT 79.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $600.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELF FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (COCONUT MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED RUBBER HOSE (FOR CLEANING) CONNECTED TO WATERLINE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. ANY HOSE CONNECTED TO A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MILK CRATES/VEGETABLE CRATES, UNUSED STEAM TABLE ETC) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE GANGWAY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571157 ISSUED ON 02-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. #39 - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME NON-TCS FOODS ARE NOT LABELED AND ARE HELD INSIDE FRONT SELF-SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL FOODS HELD INSIDE FRONT SELF-SERVICE COOLERS WHICH WERE PACKAGED WITHIN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-2018, REPORT #2184629: #58) PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COOKED HOT FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VEGETARIAN EGG ROOLS AT TEMP OF 60.8F, 63.1F, 64.4F; BAGS OF TOFU READY TO BE SERVED TO COSTUMERS AT TEMP OF 60F,88.9F AND 111.2F. BEANS ROUND SHAPE AT TEMP OF 79.7F,COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 68.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL POUNDS 20, VALUE $70 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH AIR TEMP OF 60.4F TO 62.6F. COOKED TCS FOODS WERE STORED IN BOTH UNITS: TOFU, VEGETARIAN EGG ROLLS, ETC. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 135F. TAGGED BOTH UNITS, DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FILLING POT WITH WATER ON TOP THE STOVE BY USING NON-FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO FILL WATER. MANAGER REMOVED HOSE FROM FAUCET PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES, WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF WEST AREA OF THE PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-2018, REPORT #2184629: #58) PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-25-2019,REPORT #2320543 #48) 4-603.15 MUST SHOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WAREWASHING HOSES HOOKED UP TO WATER LINES. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICES ON WATER LINES FOR HOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: OBSERVED TIME BEING USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR INDICATING THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE 4 HOUR DISCARD TIME. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 77F INCLUDING 50LBS OF ASSORTED COOKED TOFU VALUED AT $100 AND 10 LBS OF COOKED ASSORTED EGGROLL INCLUDING SHRIMP, COOKED VEGETABLE AND PORK VALUED AT $30. OBSERVED 10 LBS OF VIETNAMESE SAUSAGE VALUED AT $15. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CORKBOARD SHELVING. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST SHOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WAREWASHING HOSES HOOKED UP TO WATER LINES. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICES ON WATER LINES FOR HOSES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184629 DATED 7/16/18 VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING TOFU INTO A CUP FROM A LARGE POT WITH NO GLOVES ON, LIQUID DRIPPING FROM THE BARE HANDS ONTO THE POT WITH FOOD AND THEN GOES TO THE REGISTER TO COLLECT MONEY FROM CUSTOMERS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIME AND MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED TOFU 84.4F, EGG ROLL 81.8F, MUSHROOM BUNT/MUSHROOM ROLLS (110.7F/100.6F, VEGGIE SAUSAGE 94.9F, STICKY RICE 100.2F, EGG BUNT (ASSORTED) 109.4F, RICE/BEANS 98.6F, COCONUT AND RICE FLOUR 92.7F, MUNG BEANS, RICE/FRIED SHRIMP 83.5F, ASSORTED TOFUS (LEMONGRASS-77.2F, SPECIAL TOFU 77.0F, CILANTRO TOFU 80.1F, BEAN CURD 79.9F, SHRIMP BEAN CURD 82.2F,SOY BEAN TOFU 84.4F, EGG ROLL 81.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SURA DAU NANH (SOY MILK)1/2 GALLON DATED 7/30/2018 OFFERED FOR SALE WITH THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS ONLY SOYBEAN AND WATER ONLY. MANAGER STATED SOY MILK CONTAINS PEANUT (ALLERGEN).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING ALL INGREDIENTS USED ESPECIALLY PRODUCTS WITH ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT WERE NOT ON THE LIST OF FOODS APPROVED BY THE CDPH FOR THE USE OF TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PORK SAUSAGE AT 97.F, CORN FLOUR STUFFED PORK 96.8F, PORK/EGG BUNS AT 97.2F, MUSHROOM PORK ROLLS AT 85.3F. ALL FOUND HELD PREPACKAGED ON DISPLAY TABLE. ALSO FOUND FRIED SHRIMP BEAN CURD AT 88.9F, FRIED PORK EGG ROLLS AT 98.8F, FRIED TOFU EGG ROLLS AT 91.4F ALL FOUND HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT STATES ALL FOODS TO BE 25LBS TOTAL WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $95.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.