Westchester, Miami-Dade County

GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT

11459 SW 40 ST, Westchester, FL 33165

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
5 High Priority
Jan 22, 2026
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24319072

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over chickens nuggets inside walk in cooler.

01B-14-4

Detail 24319076

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 shell with cracks stored in reach in cooler across cook line.

01B-13-4

Detail 24319073

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a gallon of milk an a quarter container with lime wedges stored inside ice machine near the front counter.

03A-02-5

Detail 24319067

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 46F - Cold Holding, beef - 47F Cold Holding at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator was put on the line at 11:30 am. Operator placed ice bath for both items. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24319075

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker in a splitter added to the mop sink.

50-09-4

Detail 24319068

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

10-17-4

Detail 24319065

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knifes stored in a wood attached to the wall at three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24319069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans inside walk in cooler also observed soiled gaskets at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 24319074

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef and raw frozen shrimp being thawed in an improper manner. Coached operator in the proper method.

14-17-4

Detail 24319066

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

21-12-4

Detail 24319070

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table across the cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 24319071

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles at cook line with no label.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23855496

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above tofu inside walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23855502

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located at the prep table soiled.

31B-03-4

Detail 23855503

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.

14-01-5

Detail 23855498

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop rice inside bin of rice.

36-34-5

Detail 23855507

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dry storage area.

14-09-4

Detail 23855499

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

35B-01-4

Detail 23855497

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap under neath back exit door.

10-17-4

Detail 23855495

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table near the cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 23855504

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water next to rice cooker at 81F.

23-03-4

Detail 23855506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23855500

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.

36-27-5

Detail 23855508

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the cook line and next to the cook line soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 23855501

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed several wet mops not hung up to dry next to mop sink.

21-12-4

Detail 23855509

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wiping cloth at prep table not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.

02D-01-5

Detail 23855505

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles at prep table with no label.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

08B-56-4

Detail 23591697

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a container of milk stored in drinking ice in ice machine located at kitchen area. Employee removed milk from ice and began removing ice during inspection.

01B-13-4

Detail 23591690

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk stored in drinking located at kitchen area next to handwashing sink. Employees discarded ice during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 23591684

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation table soiled with food debris.

22-31-4

Detail 23591692

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.

36-37-5

Detail 23591694

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23591696

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under three compartment sink. Employee removed and threw away dead roaches.

14-11-5

Detail 23591689

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of double door of reach in cooler at cook line damaged and in poor repair.

35B-01-4

Detail 23591686

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit. Observed screen door open at rear exit.

08B-38-4

Detail 23591695

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs and raw pork shank stored on the floor. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23591685

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between stations at cook line. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site

36-60-5

Detail 23591691

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door torn at rear exit.

22-16-4

Detail 23591688

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 23591693

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease debris behind single eye burner.

42-01-4

Detail 23591687

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket stored in restroom at dining area. Observed Repeat Violation

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23434151

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush, gloves inside of the hand sink next to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush, gloves inside of the hand sink next to three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23434153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area, on top of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area, on top of walk in cooler. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23434152

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23434149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, walk in freezer gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, walk in freezer gasket soiled. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23434150

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, rice containers no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, rice containers no labeled, located in the storage area. Time Extended

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-09-4

Detail 23430627

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks/ equipments or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cellphone then cooking without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23430639

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prep cooler shrimp (58 F - Cold Holding); Pork buns (60 F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (57 F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (59 F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (60 F - Cold Holding) according to operator for more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23430632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep cooler shrimp (58 F - Cold Holding); Pork buns (60 F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (57 F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (59 F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (60 F - Cold Holding) according to operator for more than 4 hours. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23430633

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 23430637

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush, gloves inside of the hand sink next to three compartment sink.

36-32-5

Detail 23430638

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area, on top of walk in cooler.

14-74-7

Detail 23430640

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. Reach in cooler located in the cook line running at 60 F

12B-07-4

Detail 23430626

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of soda on top of the prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 23430636

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone phone on top of the prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 23430635

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the walk in freezer floor

10-07-4

Detail 23430628

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-03-4

Detail 23430630

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, walk in freezer gasket soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 23430631

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cake stored on walk in freezer no covered

06-01-5

Detail 23430629

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed in out at room temperature.

42-01-4

Detail 23430634

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 23430625

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, rice containers no labeled.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-03-5

Detail 22742350

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22742353

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, for approximately 3 hours. Advised person in charge to submerge containers in ice or take to reach in freezer. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding); tapioca (85F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at servers station. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed milk inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cooked chicken at 50F, cooked beef 58F, bean sprouts 47F all cold holding at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22742347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.mold ramen soup base blade Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed mold like substance on plastic container with ramen soup base. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22742346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Jimmy no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed food employee Jimmy no proof of employee training. Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 22742352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22742351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22742348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 10 seats. Observed 24 seats available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 10 seats. Observed 24 seats available. Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 22742345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22742344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22742349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 22738811

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook washing dishes at 3 compartment sink and then donned gloves to begin food preparation, no hand wash. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 22738823

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of cucumbers stored inside ice machine near cook line. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22738824

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food employee washing and rinsing utensils and plates, no sanitizing step. Coached employee on proper set up of manual sanitation. Employee set up 3 compartment sink and sanitized items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22738813

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22738816

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of cucumbers stored inside ice machine near cook line. Observed 2 dead flies inside container of corn starch at cook line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22738821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, for approximately 3 hours. Advised person in charge to submerge containers in ice or take to reach in freezer. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding); tapioca (85F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at servers station. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed milk inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22738820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.mold ramen soup base blade Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22738812

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and container of degreaser stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22738814

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Jimmy no proof of employee training. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22738815

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22738817

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22738819

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 10 seats. Observed 24 seats available. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22738825

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22738826

Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22738822

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22738818

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service napkins stored on floor near dry storage area. Warning

Nov 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 22456032

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at cook line. Time Extended

08A-04-5

Detail 22456035

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuce at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 22456037

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. * Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22456036

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: 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. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22456034

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22456041

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: 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. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22456040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for tapioca pearls. Provided written procedures via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for tapioca pearls. Provided written procedures via email. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22456042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22456038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverages on preparation table across from ware washing area and at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed employee beverages on preparation table across from ware washing area and at cook line. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22456033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment is approved for 10 seats and observed 24 seats available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed establishment is approved for 10 seats and observed 24 seats available. Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 22456030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line. Employees removed knife. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line. Employees removed knife. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 22456031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22456039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Observed hood filters soiled with grease at cook line. Time Extended

Nov 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 28

41-07-4

Detail 22443365

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at cook line. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 22443371

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 2 food employees begin preparing soups, no hand wash. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22443374

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22443380

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee touch cooked onion pancake with bare hands. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22443381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuce at walk in cooler. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22443379

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22443378

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee touch cooked onion pancake with bare hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22443389

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at reach in cooler. As per employee for approval 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Observed cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from wok area. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee closed unit lid to retain cool air. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22443382

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22443385

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22443373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22443366

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line utilized as dump sink. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22443383

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

11-26-1

Detail 22443376

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. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22443391

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for tapioca pearls. Provided written procedures via email. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22443377

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside container of soy sauce. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22443375

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

33-14-4

Detail 22443388

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22443369

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverages on preparation table across from ware washing area and at cook line. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22443368

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment is approved for 10 seats and observed 24 seats available. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22443372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of wheat cakes, edamame and ice stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22443367

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line. Employees removed knife. Corrective Action Taken Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22443384

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22443386

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at cook line. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22443387

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22443370

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted in front of cook line. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22443364

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at ware washing area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22443390

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning