CHIMU PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked calamari and cooked shrimps inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser not labeled by mop sink. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container in ware washing area. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under and behind cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer by prep table inside ware washing area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

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 inside rice cooker in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside silver microwave on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. Also, observed soiled flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Eye medicine container inside reach in cooler by food. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food discarded inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee cleaned hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and milk desserts not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Employee desserts were cooked last Saturday April 2nd, 2022. Employee date marked them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container inside kitchen. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf by ice machine.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook line and prep table under kitchen window.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F inside kitchen. Employee started to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf under prep table inside kitchen under kitchen window. Also, observed soiled silver microwave exterior on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and yuca container not covered inside reach in cooler in front of hand sink inside kitchen. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored on kitchen floor. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside rice container. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored the scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F by cook line. Employee started to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf by rice cooker.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pesto sauce thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Chef put them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout the kitchen.