CHINA HUT.

Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in the walk in cooler at improper temperature. Chicken mixture, weight 40lbs, at a value of $40. Temperature of the chicken mixture was 74.2 degrees. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded product. Instructed manager to ensure that potentially hazardous foods need to be stored at 40 degrees for cold foods and 140 degrees for hot foods. Critical Violation #7-38-005 (A)

Observed black slimy substance on the upper and corner areas of the water curtain compartment in the ice machine. The ice in the unit is used for human consumption. Instructed managers to clean, service and maintain. Observed raw chicken mixture stored above ready to eat food, e.g. broccoli, in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to store ready to eat food below raw foods, during storage and prep. Serious violation # 7-38-005 (A)

Observed 1/4 inch gap at far corner area of rear exit door, that leads to alley. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Also, observed front entrance door wide open, allowing 1 house fly in food prep area. Instructed manager to close front door, to avoid pest entry. Serious violation # 7-38-020

Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.

Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Observed hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.

Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in designated area.

Observed 20lbs of chicken sitting in water in bus tubs at the three compartment sink at a temperature of 58.6f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said product valued at $30. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Observed the rear exposed handsink not maintained: observed a bucket obstructing access and observed it to be extremely slow draining- even causing the mop sink to back up slightly before draining completely. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Observed a black mold-like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain machine. Observed fly trap/sticky tape strips hanging from ceiling above the three compartment sink and prep table and near the hot hold holding table. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain. Observed raw beef and chicken stored above ready to eat foods like vegetables, noodles, and fruit. Instructed facility to store items with highest cooking temperature on the bottom and ready to eat foods on the top. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Observed heavy grease and food debris built up on the outside waste grease container. Instructed facility to clean container and surrounding area and to maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.

Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

Observed a minor leak at the cold water handle on the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.