CHEN'S EXPRESS

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings in the kitchen on the cook line, 108°F. These were moved to the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed green cooling gel stored over the cook line flip top reach-in cooler. This was moved to the office area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the upright reach-in freezer on the Cook line has an accumulation of debris in the bottom. This unit is currently not in use.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee over 60 days, no certificate.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the flip top reach-in cooler in the kitchen and front line have dried food debris on them. The staff started to clean them. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 2 open boxes of Oreos on the cook line. These were moved to the office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not here.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the front line rice cooker with dried food debris around the top ledge.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed the single restroom door is propped open.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Observed only 1 restroom in use, the other was locked. The locked restroom was being used for employees only. The other restroom has no way of ensuring privacy for men or women. The secondary restroom was unlocked and straightened up for customer use. A sign will be put up denoting it as a womens restroom. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed only 1 restroom, marked on the door, Men and Women, no covered receptacle.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over food I;the kitchen. The drinks were moved below. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed lack of a light shield in dry storage. ALSO, 2 light shields had cracks in them, in the same area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food at 42° and below in the walk in cooler, not covered. Plastic covers were added. Corrected On-Site