TAICHI TEA

Observed 2 metal containers holding utensils measuring 127F and 113F. CA: Advised PIC utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: PIC replaced utensil water during time of inspection with boiling water

Observed a metal scoop stored with the handle in direct contact with sugar during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC during pauses of food preparation utensils in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed the utensils and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed plastic containers stacked wet above the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed the hand sink next to the dish machine blocked by a large bin of rice. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC relocated the bin during time of inspection

Observed 1 sanitizer bucket stored next to single-use items and 2 stored next to dishes/utensils in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: PIC created spacing between all sanitizer buckets during time of inspection

Observed 2 metal containers with in-use utensils measuring 92F and 109F. CA: Advised PIC . During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: PIC remade with boiling water measuring 160*F during time of inspection

Observed metal containers stacked wet above the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed expired 2023 food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post in public view

Observed metal containers stacked wet above the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed boxes of chips and single-use plastic cups stored directly on the floor near the back door. CA: Advised PIC to store 6 inches off the floor

Observed 200+PPM of chlorine inside 3 sanitizer buckets in-use during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC chlorine shall not exceed 100PPM. COS: PIC dumped and remade sanitizer buckets to 50PPM during time of inspection

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on the counter tops throughout the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC wiping cloths when not in-use shall be stored in a chemical sanitizing solution when not in-use