Kenkee Restaurant
Mixed record — 6 of 9 inspections passed
2025-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 49.8F, AND 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $200. ALL COLD T...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2024-06-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE. PRI...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS IN THE 2ND FL WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL WITH CHARRED DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1ST FL HAND WASHING SINK IS LOOSE AND LEAKS WATER FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. -WALLS AND CEILING IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION PANELS IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-18 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2023-08-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER FROM WASHROOM AREA TO KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION TO FOOD BY CUSTOMERS USING WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER IN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2023-06-12 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE NOODLE STATION; MUST INSTALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AS WELL AS REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE ON SEC...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA DOES NOT EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING, LIGHT SHIELD AND VENT OF THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2022-02-16 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO NOODLE STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES PROPERLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR ALL FOOD CUTTING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (DOOR HANDLES) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2021-12-07 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES PROPERLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR ALL FOOD CUTTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (DOOR HANDLES) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2019-04-18 Pass License 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER AND STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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