CHENS GOURMET CHINESE RESTAURANT INC

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on counter next to fryer chicken (73F - Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold held food.Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink blocked by garbage pail and chair.Person in charge removed pail and chair. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area.Person in charge filled paper towels.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Person in charge removed no handle can. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine over 200ppm); . Person in charge diluted with water and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fry station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed throughout kitchen area in walk-in cooler,walk-in freezer,reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Open dumpster lids on wet end of parking area.Person in charge closed lids. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk-in cooler empty shell egg cartons used to line shelves. Person in charge discarded . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beef and soy sauce in walk in cooler. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line food preparation table raw garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding). Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler across from wok station multiple food items not covered. Person in charge covered all food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken Soy sauce,Milk and cooked seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on food preparation table Cooked Chicken (70F - Cold Holding); Raw Garlic in oil (68F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that both foods had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and returned both items to Reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Open dumpster lid on West End in parking area. Person in charge closed Lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen area ,exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over soy sauce. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge Person in charge removed raw Chicken.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area on food preparation table next to Handwashing sink soiled cutting board with stains.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back area of Main kitchen area Handwashing sink with soiled dishes in sink. Person in charge removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with wrist bans on wrist.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 35B-03-4 Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cooking oil stored on floor in back kitchen area by rear exit. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed rice bin cover in back area of main kitchen area repaired with Duct tape. Educated Person in charge on duct tape used for repair.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken and Beef over washed and cut vegetables. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken and Beef Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance.

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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler across from wok station Chicken, Beef ,Pork and Noodles not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 2/18/23 and date marked all items accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler across from wok station Chicken, Beef ,Pork and Noodles not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/22/22 Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked all product 10/22/22. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid behind building. Person in charge tried to close the dumpster lid but it was pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken and Pork over soy sauce buckets. Educated manager on proper protocol for cold holding food. Manager removed soy sauce. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Manager washed can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage pail blocking sink by 3 bay compartment sink. Manager removed garbage pail. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken and Pork not date marked. Manager stated it was prepared on 05/31/22. Educated on proper protocol for date marking. Manager date marked both items 5/31/22. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler Walk in freezer and Reach in freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at the entree make station. Manager cleaned cutting board. Observed soiled can opener. Manager cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Garbage pail blocking Handwashing sink. Manager moved garbage pail and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer door handles.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed bottles of open water on food preparation table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under screen door located at back of main kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Multiple shelves under food preparation table soiled throughout main kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open and was block and could not be closed. Manager called garbage collection to correct. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind fry and wok station.