CHINATOWN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler, fried breaded cooked chicken (48F - Cooling). Operator stated chicken was prepared and cooked the night prior to inspection. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler, fried breaded cooked chicken (48F - Cooling). Operator stated chicken was prepared and cooked the night prior to inspection. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: 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 switched chlorine container. Operator began to rewash dish ware. End result Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Open food re-served to customers. Observed a server in the main kitchen area, bringing dirty dishware from a customers table, along with a bowl of house-made chips. The bowl of house-made chips were then placed back into a container, intended for service to customers. Operator stated container of chips are for customers. Discussed with the operator that food items that have been at customers table cannot be reserved or return for service to other customers. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, observed a bag of raw shrimp, a bag of raw beef, a bag of raw pork in the same container. Discussed cross contamination with operator, operator moved raw foods and stored them correctly by cooking required temperature. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Open food re-served to customers. Observed a server in the main kitchen area, bringing dirty dishware from a customers table, along with a bowl of house-made chips. The bowl of house-made chips were then placed back into a container, intended for service to customers. Operator stated container of chips are for customers. Discussed with the operator that food items that have been at customers table cannot be reserved or return for service to other customers. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line observed cooked noodles (63F - Cold Holding); raw cracked egg (74F - Cold Holding); cooked bar in oil (73F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been out of cold holding unit for less than an hour. Operator placed foods back into reach in cooler and added ice to foods. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager hired over 30 days, John missing a certified food manager certification. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. On the cook line area, observed baking powder container, corn starch mixture, and a container of seasoning all without a protective lid. Operator began to cover foods. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Basic

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There are several buckets of duck sauce and soy sauce stored on the floor, in the walk in cooler and near the cook area. Operator began moving buckets to a shelf. Observed a metal tray of raw pork on the floor beneath three compartment sink. Operator moved tray off the floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Buckets of duck sauce store on floor. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw duck over soy sauce, operator moved soy sauce Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreement forms. Provided operator with forms, employees read, signed and dated forms Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed egg rolls in walk in freezer with no date marking. Per operator, egg rolls were made two days ago.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has accumulated debris and mold like substance. This is a repeat violation from 10-30-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two kitchen employees handling food with no hair restraint

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice. Operator moved handle above rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In Walk in cooler, observed cucumbers being stored in a single use cardboard container.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out containers not inverted. Operator inverted containers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have accumulated grease and debris

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar, cornstarch and uncooked rice in non food grade containers. 8-24-2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours, not date marked Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At Hand washing sink on front line and at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor has accumulated debris. Behind cooking line observed heavy accumulation of grease. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dishwasher area Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On front cooking line, observed two reach in coolers with accumulated dirt and debris. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, and have heavy accumulation of debris. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls have accumulated debris. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At back door, one can of oyster sauce dented and not segregated. Operator moved can from storage Corrective Action Taken

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); Dishwashing machine technician showed up during time of inspection and repaired machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. At front counter, won ton noodles being stored in an old chicken box, Operator discarded noodles. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar by back door being stored in storage totes.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw ducks being stored over bean sprouts. Operator moved sprouts. No stop sale required as sprouts were covered with no contamination observed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At front counter, won ton noodles being stored in an old chicken box, Operator discarded noodles. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee preparing food washed hands in triple sink. Discussed proper hand-washing with operator

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout to make copies and have employees read and fill out.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back door

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. At back door, one can of oyster sauce dented and not segregated. Operator moved can from storage Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dishwasher area

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, around door jam

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door is not closing completely

Basic - Rear Exterior door is open to the outside.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen prep area near tables and triple sink

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area has mold like substance on it. 8-24-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking line heavy accumulation of grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen prep area, onions and cabbage on floor. 8-24-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,. Cutting board on cook line soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrubber in hand sink on right side of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: * Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk-in freezer cooked beef and cooked pork belly not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinade and sauces in kitchen and walk-in Cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, Sugar, cornstarch bins not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used to store flour and msg, in direct contact with food. Educated operator about utilizing food grade containers. Containers labeled "Walgreens pharmacy" and "McLANE".

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease and food debris in microwave and oven. Accumulation of food debris and mold like substance in reach in coolers in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server rinsing silverware in front of kitchen hand washing sink. Educated operator hand washing sinks are for hand washing purposes only.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris of more than one day. Accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer walls.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooling duck hanging exposed to splash/ dust from dishwasher sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. Educated operator food to be stored at least 6 inches above floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 80F. Operator removed water and utensils to be washed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bags of marinating chicken in the same pan as bags of marinating beef in the walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into separate containers in the proper order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse and wring out wiping cloth in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing sink usage. This is a repeat violation from 2/24/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go soup container used to scoop flour from original packaging in dry food storage area. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and dirt on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles at expo window in standing water at 94°F. Operator discarded water and replaced with new hot water at 147°F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork being thawed at room temperature on food prep table. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator moved pork to thaw under cool running water in sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in working container in food prep area not labeled.