PHOENIX RESTAURANT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE RAT ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA, WITH RAT RUNNING FORM UNDER EQUIPENT ACROSS FLOOR TO AREA BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED OVER 9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER TABLES AND AT CORNERS. ALSO NOTED 12 RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING OF SAME AREA AND 5 BY FISH TANK IN REAR PREP AREA. RAT DROPPINGS ALSO NOTED(8) IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, AND HALL AT DOOR LEADING TO PRIVATE ROOM. OBSERVERED OPENINGS INTO WALL BY FISH ATNK AT REAROF PREP AREA AND ALSO BEHIND HOT LINE INTO WALL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR ENTRY AREA / STAIRWAY, CALL PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND SPILLING DOWN SIDES ONTO GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS OF FOOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA OF DEAD INSECTS DIRT AND GREASE .

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE EXTERIOR HALLWAYS OF FOOD TRAYS AND BOXES. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STAIRWAYS LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, WHILE POURING RICE SOUP INTO BOWL SHE USED HER BARE HANDS TO GATHER SPILL OVER ON SIDE OF BOWL AND PLACE BACK INTO BOWL. ALSO WITH BARE HAND CONTACT SHE SCOOPED UP GREEN ONIONS (READY-TO-EAT FOOD) AND GARNISHED SAID SOUPS. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR. SINK WAS REMOVED. MUST REPLACE. ALSO NOTED STAFF USING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION AS A DUMP SINK FOR USED TEA LEAVES PREVENTING PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALSO NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN DISHWASHING AREA OR AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND SPILLING DOWN SIDES ONTO GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUND AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPLACE BROKEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AND REAR DISHROOM. KEEP FLOOR TRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN SPLATTERED FOOD FROM EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AT REAR NOODLE/DIM SUM PREP STATIONS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER WHERE NECESSARY IN PREP AREA STORED IN CORNERS AND AT TABLES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS SUBSTANCE CAN CONTAMINATE THE EDIBLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38=005(A) ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 8, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADES AND SLEEVE HOLDER TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS. #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DIRT ON BOTH FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND ONE DOOR AT THE FOUR DOOR COOLER; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQIUPMENT IN KITCHEN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN. DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND TABLE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND RUSTY SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BASEMENT; MUST CLEAN PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADES AND SLEEVE HOLDER TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DIRT ON BOTH FLOORS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING AT PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. SINK HAS WATER OFF WHILE PART IS BEING PURCHASED AND SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. MUST HAVE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMP SINKS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINKS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING. FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 120F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

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 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN ELECTIRIC CLOSET, BEHIND STAND UP COOLER, FRONT COUNTER. ALSO FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH ROOM AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN ELECTIRIC CLOSET, BEHIND STAND UP COOLER, FRONT COUNTER. ALSO FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH ROOM AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SILICON CAULKING NOTEED ON 3-COMP SINK EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUND AND BROSKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPLACE BROKEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.