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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER STORED IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION. 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

REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM, 40 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, ELIMINATE ALL RODENTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN WALLS, BROKEN BASEBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. FOUND RICE NOODLES INSIDE SMALL BLACK PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE VARIOUS STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS INSIDE 2DR REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST ALSO ALWAYS PROPER...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE BROKEN ICE MACHINE. FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR A...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULB FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.FOUND MANY MISSING LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT END CAPS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND A SMALL SOFA BED/FUTON IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND A BROWN DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room ...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE NORTH END OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.MUST ALSO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM THE NORTH END CORNER ROOM OF THE BASEMENT SO AS TO PREVENT PEST BR...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE PREMISES IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED:4/14/2015.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST TODAY'S SUMMARY,MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532895 DATED:04/14/2015. 32 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELVING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. AL...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHING USING LOW TEMPERATURE AND STRENGTH OF SANITIZER IS READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATIO...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELVING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED BROKEN HINGE AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AND THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF COOL...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER SEEPING INTO THE BASEMENT FROM THE FOUNDATION. MUST REPAIR FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE WATER SEEPAGE INTO THE BASEMENT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS V...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NOODLES STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ALONG THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS INSTEAD. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE WOK STATION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR SPILLS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE COVERINGS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPART...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED WOOD PILED UP IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED NOODLES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPAR...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED WOOD PILED UP IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMEN...