Peking Chinese Kitchen
Troubled record — failed 4 of 7 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2012-05-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
2012-05-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 57F TO 61.5F WITH FOODS SUCH CHICKEN AT 50.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.4F, 5 LBS BEEF AT 49.4F, 12 COOKED DUMPLINGS AT 53F, AND GRAVY AT 51.5F. AL...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CUT READY TO USE/EAT BROCCOLI BEING STORED IN USED, DIRTY PRODUCE CARDBOARD BOX AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING BROCCOLI FROM BOX DIRECTLY AND ADDING IT TO FOODS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN, WASHABLE FOOD C...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. REAR SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT PROOF OR TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN 1/2 IN GAPS ON TOP AND SID...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILE IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS (3) FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
2010-07-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-06-25 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
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 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 VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE UTILITY CLOSET.
2010-06-04 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-05-28 Fail License Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
2010-05-10 Fail License 5 ▾
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. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 SEVERAL HOLES IN THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED T...
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: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER, INTERIOR ...
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. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, U...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE WOK STATION. CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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