TASTE OF CHINA

Observed in the main kitchen’s prep top cooker , a container of raw shell eggs stored behind a container of chopped onions. Also observed in the main kitchen’s WIC a container of raw shrimp and raw chicken stored above multiple packages of eggroll wrappers. Foods, raw and ready to eat, shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged prep top cooler and WIC for proper storage hierarchy.

Observed in the main kitchen visible light entry of the screen door with the back door open. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of rodents and pest by solid, self-closing, tight fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the back door of the establishment to eliminate visible light entry.

Observed no food allergen awareness training during time of inspection. Advised PIC Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction to obtain and provide food allergen awareness training to the Health Authority.

Upon arrival, observed back hand sink obstructed by multiple chairs and stools. Advised PIC that all hand wash sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed chairs and stools from the back hand wash sink.

Observed multiple sauce bottles without label of content name near the cookline of the main kitchen. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name in English.

Upon arrival, observed multiple bulk packages of raw beef thawing at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC relocated raw been to the meat prep sink and ran cool running water for proper thawing.

observed visible light entry at the bottom of the screen door with the back door open. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to repair screen door and to close the back door.

Upon Arrival, Observed containers of salt and sugar stored uncovered not in use. Observed container of broccoli in walk-in-cooler stored uncovered. Advised PIC except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed personal belongings stored on top of food prep counter. Observed in Walk-In-Freezer personal belongings stored with facility food items. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Observed food employee enter kitchen from the outside and then handle container of ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in-cooler. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. All employees shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area.

Observed at prep-top cooler raw shell eggs stored directly behind ready-to-eat onion. Observed in reach-in-cooler raw beef stored above ready-to eat sauces. Observed in walk-in-cooler raw chicken stored above raw shrimp and raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat sauce. Advised PIC Advised PIC that storing raw and ready to eat foods shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC moved items at the prep top cooler, reach-in-cooler, and walk in cooler according to final internal cooking temperature.

Observed food employee drink from drinking bottle without straw in food preparation area. Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Had food employee re-locate to designated area.

Observed multiple bulk containers without label of common food name. Advised PIC label information shall include: the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.

Observed cellphone and employee drinking bottle stored on rack above prep-top cooler. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC relocated employee items to designated area.

Observed, in the walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored next to multiple containers of ready-to-eat sauce. Also observed, at the prep top cooler, raw beef stored behind cooked chicken, raw shrimp stored behind cooked shrimp, and raw shell eggs stored behind cut onion. Advised PIC that storing raw and ready to eat foods shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC moved items at the prep top cooler and walk in cooler according to final internal cooking temperature.

Observed a container of cooked noodles stored in the reach in cooler cooling tightly covered. Also observed multiple pans of pork egg rolls stored on cooling rack cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed cover of cooked noodles in prep top cooler and placed multiple containers of pork egg rolls in WIC for proper cooling.

Observed active leak at the 3-compartment sink's faucet. Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to repair active leak at the 3-compartment sink's faucet.

Observed in walk-in cooler, raw shrimp next to cut cabbage, raw shredded beef stored directly above sauce, raw chicken stored next to onion, raw chicken stored next to raw shrimp. Also observed, in prep top cooler, raw beef stored next to cut cabbage, raw beef stored behind cooked chicken, and raw shell egg stored behind chopped onions. Advised PIC that storing raw and ready to eat foods shall be according to final internal cook temperature. COS: Had PIC reorganize prep top cooler and walk-in cooler for proper storage hierarchy.

Upon arrival, observed back hand sink obstructed and blocked by chair and plastic container. Advised PIC that all hand wash sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC had food employee remove chair and plastic container from hand sink.

Observed low concentration, non-EPA reg bleach used for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that an EPA regulated bleach with correct concentration is needed in order to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to obtain correct clean from EPA List G.

Upon arrival, observed multiple metal pans of chicken cooling at room temperature. Also observed chicken wings cooler on counter at room temperature. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC had food employee store the multiple metal pans of chicken in the walk-in cooler for proper cooling.

Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at the bottom of the back door. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place weatherstrip at back door.

Observed overfilled, covered TCS food items (cooked chicken & cooked noodles) held in walk in cooler and prepped yesterday evening as per PIC measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC discarded food items that were improperly cooled. CA: Use proper cooling methods to cool from 135 degrees F to 70 within 2 hours and 70 to 41 degrees F or below within remaining 4 hours.

Observed several flies in main kitchen and back door left open as to allow entry of pests. Advised PIC to close door and keep closed as to help prevent pests. Advised PIC to contact pest control.

Observed employee food stored in prep top cooler. COS: PIC moved employee food to designated area.