Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc.
Mostly clean — 1 of 6 passed, one prior failure
2025-11-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF VARIETY OF FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, & SHRIMP). TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-51 DEGREES F LOCATED IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COLD HOLDING REACH IN UNIT AT 50.2 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET KNOBS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSENED FROM FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUECY TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION, SMOOTHIES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BETWEEN EQUIPMENT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580746 NOT CORRECTED; #49 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TH...
2023-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT DR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON SHELVING NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP, AND ALONG THE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2021-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ENTIRE WOK LINE INCLUDING AROUND WELLS AND DRIP TRAYS, NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOK STATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
TOILET ROOM DOOR, REAR EXIT DOOR, WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AND LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION SYSTEM INCLUDING FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
2020-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES AND SOME NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MSG CONTAINER LID BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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