CHINA GOURMET

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ointment stored on top of box of single service aluminum pans in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef and raw shrimp inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (69F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb under steam table missing vacuum breaker.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves under prep tables in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on shelf inside wall dry storage area above single service aluminum pans.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ointment stored on shelf above reach in cooler with single service items. Operator removed ointment. 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 stored over raw beef at flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on speed rack inside walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bathroom. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves under prep table in back area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not labeled stored on shelf inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled next to cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk dusty near dry storage area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs and raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles and shredded cabbage at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed non commercially packaged raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw beef inside walk in freezer

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside rice at dry storage area. Operator removed bowl and placed scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep area. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled next to cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornstarch not labeled in dry storage area.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her apron and then touching clean kitchen equipment and to go containers without washing her hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding)stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Operator removed item and placed them inside the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded cooked chicken prepared 2 days before the inspection, stored inside the walk in cooler without the date marked. Operator placed the date label. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 54°F, located at cooking line. During the inspection the operator removed all the RTE food, and placed them inside the walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engage in food preparation without hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

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. Discussed with operator, and provided printed handout. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation

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. Discussed with operator, and provided printed forms. Operator, and employees signed forms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, throughout establishment.

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, and car keys stored above preparation table, located at cooking line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen areas.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, located at three compartments sink shelves.

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice, sugar, and flour with no labels, located at cooking line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: container with raw beef stored above a container with bean sprouts. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food. Operator moved the beef to the bottom shelf, below the bean sprouts. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the prep table by the walk in cooler.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter. Operator place a roll by the hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, cooked chicken not properly date marked. As per operator, prepared 2 days ago. Observed operator placed the dat 1/2 on the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside the food storage container with flour. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep table with can opener: a pack of cigarettes and keys stored on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the cook preparing noodles with no hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: Observed oven being used. Time Extended