ASIAN KITCHEN

Found mold-like growth on snow peas. Found shrimp with an offensive odor. COS: Charlton EH had CFSM discard the peas and shrimp.

PIC not performing duties as evidenced by multiple critical violations.

Observed a bulk container of broccoli in the WIC not covered while stored. COS: Discarded, Charlton EH told CFSM that all foods not actively cooling or being worked must be covered.

Observed food residue/grease build-up on pans/containers. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean pans with build-up on them or to replace them.

Found TCS foods out of date in the WIC: shrimp (11-3), pork (11-10), and noodles (10-27). The shrimp had a very strong odor to it, but CFSM stated the date was supposed to be 11-17. COS: All foods discarded and Charlton EH instructed CFSM to properly date mark TCS foods as the CFSM stated they just put a new sticker on the containers when adding new product instead of removing the old stickers.

Handwash sink is not draining properly, sink filled up to the top of the basin when inspector used sink at the start of this inspection. The water level did not go down during the duration of this inspection. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have the sink plumbing serviced to ensure it drains properly.

Found two (2) broken plastic containers containing food. COS: Charlton EH ordered CFSM to discard the containers and the food inside to prevent the serving of food with a physical contaminant. Charlton EH again told CFSM to obtain food grade bins to store food.

Observed food residue and/or grease build-up around or on cooking equipment in the kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of build-up or other deposits.

Observed large grease spills on the floor under/behind the woks and fryer, food residue everywhere, and a large patch of mold-like growth on the wall behind one of the woks. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean the kitchen and to clean it more frequently to prevent the accumulation of build-up.

Observed some food items in the WIF and WIC not covered while stored.

CA: Charlton EH told CFSM to ensure all foods are covered when they are being stored.

Observed build-up inside of ice machine and food residue/grease on clean pans.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean the ice machine and to reclean pans with build-up on them or to replace them.

Observed raw chicken stored above RTE food (wanton) in the WIC.

CA: Reviewed proper food storage based on cook temperatures with CFSM.

Observed a plastic storage bin outside of the FSE that contained dirty water with grease and mold/mildew. CFSM explained that they used that container for mop water because the mop bucket is not big enough and to "wash a filter".

CA: Charlton EH ordered the CFSM to immediately stop washing the filter in the bin and to stop using this bin and empty its contents into the mop sink to properly dispose of the sewage inside of it and then throw away the container.

Observed non-food grade containers used for bulk storage of dry foods.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to start replacing the food bins with food grade bins that are more durable than clear, plastic storage totes.

Observed a broken plastic container with raw meat in the RIC.

CA: Charlton EH ordered CFSM to discard the container and the contents due to possibility of foreign object contamination.

Observed food residue and/or grease build-up around or on cooking equipment in the kitchen.

CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of build-up or other deposits.

Observed grime, grease, and food residue build-up in the kitchen on multiple surfaces.

CA: Kitchen needs more frequent cleaning. CFSM has been steadily improving but needs to keep making progress.

Discovered multiple severely dented, bloated, or rusted cans (sauce, sliced/chopped vegetable) in dry storage.

COS: CFSM removed from stock to receive vendor credit. Charlton EH went over checking cans received from supplier for damage and to make an area and sign to separate them from working cans.

Discovered three (3) cans of biscuit tubes that had busted open in the walk-in-cooler (WIC).

COS: Tubes discarded.

Observed raw meats stored above produce in WIC.

CA: CFSM moved produce from under raw meat. Charlton EH discussed proper food storage in refrigeration based on minimum cook temperature to protect from contamination due to drippage.

Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM again on requirements of clean and sanitized equipment/utensils being air dried before stacking to prevent wet nesting.

Observed deep cuts, pits, scratches on cutting board surfaces.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to replace all food prep surfaces that are not smooth or to have them repaired to return to a smooth surface to facilitate cleaning.

Observed food debris in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to dump food waste into the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

Observed food residue and/or grease build-up on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen such as cooking surfaces, ceilings, walls, floors, and shelves. Observed build-up of oil substance on flat metal pans.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to thoroughly clean the entire kitchen, starting with food prep areas and then from top down for walls, etc. Metal pans were placed back into 3-comp sink to reclean.

Observed extreme grease build-up around the flat top at fire suppression nozzles, front extensions, underneath on the floor, and behind. Observed grease build-up behind and under friers. Observed grease build-up on ceiling and walls. Detected acrid smoke during inspection that should not be present if hood systems/equipment is working properly.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have hood serviced by a professional company at least once and to also increase the frequency at which the hoods are cleaned as he stated they clean the two hood systems themselves.

Observed damaged walls, ceiling tiles, and coving.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have damage repaired.

Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Repeat.

Observed a couple containers of food stored uncovered, PIC has made progress in getting the majority of the FSE's covered.

Observed ice used for drinks with debris in the ice cube. Ice discarded.

Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. FSE has a gutter downspout under the handwash sink that then turns into the wall and apparently goes to another drain. Repeat.

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food.

Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Observed extreme grease build-up at fryer hoods.

Small holes in walls need to be patched up.

Clean floor drains of grease build-up.

Observed onions with mold-like growth and black tracks (possibly insect droppings) or eggs on cabbage. CA: Food items were discarded.

Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Moldy onions were mixed in with working stock of onions; cabbage with black tracks (possibly insect droppings) or eggs was mixed in with working stock of cabbage.

PIC not performing duties as evidenced by state of kitchen and multiple critical violations.

Multiple food items found stored in WIC, WIF, prep top grill area, and dry storage uncovered and subject to contamination.

Observed dirty dishes in the rinse and sanitize compartment of the 3-comp sink as well as no sanitizer in Sani-bucket with wiping cloths. When solution in Sani-bucket was tested, no color change occured. FSE is either not testing sanitizer concentration or not using any. PIC stated they use bleach.

Prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal.

Food items in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item .

TCS foods are being stored improperly in WIC/WIF. Observed raw chicken and beef stored above produce and seafood.

Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food when inspector walked in. Employee put on a hat shortly after.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in buckets without sanitizer. Tested with test paper and no color change occurred.

Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. FSE has a gutter downspout under the handwash sink that then turns into the wall and apparently goes to another drain.

No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.

Observed scoops stored in bins of flour, rice, sugar, and starch caked with old residue from not being cleaned and hand stored in contact with the food in bin.

Single use articles and/or single service articles are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection form contamination until they are used.

Chicken slicer is covered in rust and accumulated food debris, raw wood in kitchen and WIC. CA: FSE must discard this equipment and replace with new one made of stainless steel and paint or remove raw wood.

FSE states they use bleach for sanitizer, but solution tested did not cause a color change on test paper.

Sanitizer not being used, mold throughout kitchen: in WIC, on walls, on floor, on ceiling; mold in lobby on outside wall of WIC.

Trash bags hanging out of dumpster outside of FSE preventing the dumpster lid from closing. Area very cluttered and dirty with old boxes, leaf litter.

Observed extreme grease build-up at fryer hoods and mold throughout kitchen, WIC, and in lobby. CA: FSE needs a deep clean and to be cleaned frequently afterwards.

Observed massive dust build-up on bathroom ventilation systems with mold growth.