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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked noodles (75F - Cooling 2:30pm). Operator stated cooling since 9:30am, at this rate product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked noodles (75F - Cooling 2:30pm). Operator stated cooling since 9:30am, at this rate product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 0ppm, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, agrees to manually sanitize until machine is repaired and able to properly sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; Portioned plastic bag of raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat noodles. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At expo line prep table; cooked noodles (84F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today being held at room temperature more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line left side flip top cooler cooked won tons (49F - Cold Holding); krab (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in overfilled pans in make top portion of cooler for 2 hours. Moved to walk-in cooler. At prep area Flip top cooler; bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, added ice. At expo line prep table; cooked noodles (84F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today being held at room temperature more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Left side flip top cooler; precooked commercially processed meatballs (49F - Ambient Cooling 2:25pm). Operator stated meatballs received cooked/frozen, prepped/cut at 9:30am, stored in overfilled pan in make top portion of cooler, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Left side flip top cooler; precooked commercially processed meatballs (49F - Ambient Cooling 2:25pm). Operator stated meatballs received cooked/frozen, prepped/cut at 9:30am, stored in overfilled pan in make top portion of cooler, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked chicken (100F - Cooling 2:50pm/87F - Cooling 3:50pm); cooked pork (85F - Cooling 2:50pm/83F - Cooling 3:50pm). Operator stated cooling for 15 minutes, stored in full covered pans with tightly fitting lids, at this rate product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered and moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator stated wastewater disposed into storm drain. Advised Operator to install mop sink. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine in dish washing area, 4 underneath dishwashing machine, 1 beside triple sink. Dish washing area is in an open adjacent area next to cook line. Observed 5 rodent droppings along passage leading to storage area. Observed approximately 30 droppings in dry storage area. Dry storage area is not separated by a closing door. Observed 3 rodent droppings on cook line underneath cooking equipment. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in prep area next to hot water heater.Prep area is located next to cook line. Observed 6 rodent droppings in wait station next to coffee machine and ice machine. Wait station is separated by a closing door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Observed approximately six rodent droppings on floor underneath coffee station a¿¿ operator removed, and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler's s ambient temperature at 47F. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with an accumulation of old food debris at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed an accumulation of old grease build up on wall/pipe in kitchen next to cook line. Observed an accumulation of old grease built up behind deep fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers of beef stew and pot with beef soup stored in walk in cooler and not date marked. Per operator, soup and stew have been in the cooler since 08/29/2023.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine in dish washing area, 4 underneath dishwashing machine, 1 beside triple sink. Dish washing area is in an open adjacent area next to cook line. Observed 5 rodent droppings along passage leading to storage area. Observed approximately 30 droppings in dry storage area. Dry storage area is not separated by a closing door. Observed 3 rodent droppings on cook line underneath cooking equipment. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in prep area next to hot water heater.Prep area is located next to cook line. Observed 6 rodent droppings in wait station next to coffee machine and ice machine. Wait station is separated by a closing door. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food items stored in walk in cooler at temperatures greater than 41F. Pork; 46F, beef; 46F, beef stew; 47F, Sausage; 48F, Beef soup; 48F, Shrimp; 46F, Rice Noodle; 46F, Egg Noodle; 48F Observed Half and Half stored in glass door cooler at wait station held at 51F. Per operator food items has been in coolers since yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items stored in walk in cooler at temperatures greater than 41F. Pork; 46F, beef; 46F, beef stew; 47F, Sausage; 48F, Beef soup; 48F, Shrimp; 46F, Rice Noodle; 46F, Egg Noodle; 48F Observed Half and Half stored in glass door cooler at wait station held at 51F. Per operator, food has been in coolers since yesterday. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash station next to dishwashing machine out of paper towel and soap. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages containers being stored on prep table with service items. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Observed employee cell phone stored on a prep table on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet food preparation containers above wash sink being stored in a manner that does not allow proper air drying. Employee separated containers and placed them in a manner to allow proper air drying. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler's s ambient temperature at 47F. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of liquid margarine stored on floor in passage way leading out side and to dry storage. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed a bag of carrots being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between two flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen across from the stove. Operator relocate to a safe area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three in use tongs being stored over oven handle.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with an accumulation of old food debris at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers (true refrigerator and artic air) gaskets with an accumulation of old debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed an accumulation of old grease build up on wall/pipe in kitchen next to cook line. Observed an accumulation of old grease built up behind deep fryer.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed containers with beef soups at 47-48°F in walk in cooler. Per operator, soups cooked and placed in unit on 06/28/2023. During such time , soups did not removed from walk in cooler. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on in-use food preparation table on cookline. -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects landing on bag with onions in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken wings stored over salad in walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 23 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine. No walls or barriers separating dishwashing area from cookline. -Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings throughout dry storage areas. -Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in wait station. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed containers with soups covered while cooking in walk-in cooler. Evidence by condensation on lids. After 6 hours, soups temps at 47-48°F. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on salad stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was prepared on 06/27/2023 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on reach in coolers doors. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top coolers. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light at dishwashing area burn out. Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup underneath cooking equipments and floor throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing on cookline and dishwashing area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk-in cooler not shielded. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup and grease buildup on shelves underneath food preparation tables throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on walls throughout kitchen. Warning