Empire Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2015-02-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-01-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHRIMP 48.5F,BREADED CHICKEN 47.3F,CHICKEN 46.4F,EGG ROLLS 49.6F,PORK 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND CONTAINERS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD ITEM (SOY SAUCE)INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO STORE FOOD WHEN REMOVED FROM TIN CANS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER WITH GASKET THORN APART. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY DIRT,GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE WOK STATION, TOP OF BROILER AND COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOILET...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS EMBEDDED WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-12-16 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR FLOUR CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS, SHELVES, GREASE TRAPS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HNADLING EMPLOYEES.
2014-01-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ETXERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBBRIS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.
2013-07-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A BUSSING TUB AT 51.5F, CHICKEN STORED AT PREP COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BROKEN THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRICTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING ONES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2011-10-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
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 GREASE AND DUST ON TOP OF THE BROILER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2011-10-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45F, SHRIMP AT 51F, TOFU AT 48F, BEEF AT 48-50F, COOKED PORK AT 53F, AND COOKED BROWN RICE AT 6...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON COOKED CHICKE...
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...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRIED RICE AND CHICKEN, AND SOUP) WERE BEING P...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #381251 ON 2/8/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- OBSERVED ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2011-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ONIONS STORED IN A PLASTIC BUCKET THAT WAS LABELED HAND SOAP ...
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 CRACKED PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FOODS...
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 FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
2010-04-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
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. FO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE PROPER LIDS AND PROPERLY LABEL. (MAY NOT USE OLD CHEMICAL BUCKETS,ETC)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI ...
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. MUST REPLACE WORN/RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES,FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL GREAS...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET.
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. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMO...
2010-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA OBSTRUCTED AND FILLED WITH SEVERAL PAINT BRUS...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 30 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 31 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 32 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 33 FROM REPORT # 165520 ON 10-19-09
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 34 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 35 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 36 FROM REPORT # 165529 ON 10-19-09
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