Chen'S Kitchen
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity
2018-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-02-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
1ST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER NEW VIOLATION NOTED, 2ND 3 COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS BEHIND THE 1ST...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
FOUND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN AND PLASTIC HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR DINING ROOM.
2018-02-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. NOTED SUSHI INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F, 46.7F, 47.2F, HONEYDEW AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AND AROUND FOOD STORAGE BINS, 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA). FOUND RAT BURROWS WITH SAND AND GRAVEL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEH...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS DISH MACHINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVINGS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE, INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS ON P...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
2017-11-07 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to repla...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and main...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
2017-11-01 Fail License 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replac...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and main...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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