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Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
2016-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE HOT WOK STATION NOT MAINTAINED HOT/COLD WATER WAS TURNED-OFF AT HANDSINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS AND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TURN HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS BACK ON AND PROVIDE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS,FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES AND ELEVATE STORED STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED COOK AT COOK LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKINGN AROUND OPEN FOODS.
2016-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
2016-02-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED BY WHITE BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND LARGE ORANGE CONTAINER OF RICE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPPING SUSHI ALSO,STORING CLEANING SCOURING PADS INSIDE ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA . I...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE CONSTANT DRIP ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND H...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1566696 DATED:08/25/2015. 38 NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK. ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BOTTOM OF TABLES AND SHELVINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-08-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.
2015-08-17 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF EQUIPMENT,ON WALLS BEHIND STOVE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLAT...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2015-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2015-06-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE COOKING WENT TO THE GARBAGE CAN AND SORTED THROUGH THE TRASH CAN; THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BACK TO THE KITCHEN TO CONTINUE COOKING FOOD. ALSO NO GLOVES WERE WORN AT THIS THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS OR WEAR G...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
NOTED EMPLOYEE THAWING DUCKS INSIDE A 1 COMPARTMENT WITH NO RUNNING WATER AND TEMPERATURE OF DUCKS WAS 58.5F/62.7F.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD EITHER INSIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT OR IN A SINK UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AT THE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS, ON WALLS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLAT...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. MUST ALSO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SHELVES BY THE COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEM...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2014-10-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-10-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY GRAY WATER WAS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK CAN PROPER...
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497802 ON 10/14/14 NOT CORRECTED: 29/01 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402046 ON 3/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE. ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BUS TUB STORED ON A WIRE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
2014-10-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR GLASS COKE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE C...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 44.9F, TOFU AT 44.9F, AND YOGURT AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RIBS STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF MUSHROOMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE RAW MEAT IN TOP OF READY TO EAT FOODS. ALSO, OBSERVE...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402046 ON 3/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01 - MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU OR IN THE RESTAURANT. 32/01 - OBSERVED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED I...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALL AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2014-03-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU OR IN THE RESTAURANT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
2013-05-21 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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