GOLDEN BUDDHA RESTAURANT

Observed 3 bins of raw beef not actively being prepped store under a prep table thawing at room temperature. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: Food employee placed bins back inside the walk-in cooler

Observed the stand alone prep top cooler across from the fryer in need of resurfacing or replacing, heavily stained cutting board. CA: Advised PIC Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed food debris and food splatter along the bottom of 2 double door reach-in coolers next to the walk-in coolers. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Food employee cleaned during time of inspection

Observed 2 heavily rusted racks inside walk-in cooler #1 and 1 rusted rack inside walk-in cooler #2. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food splatter along a rack inside walk-in cooler #2. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed heavy debris accumulation underneath cooking equipment, racks and shelves in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed heavy black debris accumulation on the metal stem of the side table can opener. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed the can opener inside the dish pit to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed scoop handles in direct contact with product inside the chili powder and flour container. CA: Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored .On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized. COS: PIC removed scoops and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed several soy sauce containers being reused to hold both seasonings, sauces and meat during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Discussed with PIC phasing out soy sauce containers and replacing them with food grade containers over time

Observed several stand along and prep top cutting boards throughout the main kitchen heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed food debris accumulation along several bulk containers of seasoning along with the exterior of bulk containers and crocks holding rice. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed heavy debris accumulation underneath cooking equipment, racks and shelves in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed 1 container of sea cucumber and 3 containers of cooked barbaque pork measuring temperatures above 41*F stored inside the reach-in cooler drawers across from the wok station during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed 2 knives stored in between 2 prep top coolers in the main kitchen across from the wok station. CA: Advised PIC Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. 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 complied by removing the knives and placing them in the dish pit to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed several soy sauce containers being reused to hold both seasonings and meat during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused

Observed several cutting boards throughout the main kitchen heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed heavy debris accumulation underneath cooking equipment, racks and shelves in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed pulled eggs stored next to the wok station on ice measuring 54F, Cooked Broccoli stored at room temperature on the prep table measuring 51F with intent to be kept cold, and pork wonton, cooked barbeque pork and cooked peppers stored inside the reach-in cooler drawers across from the wok station measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE L0G). CA: Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below . COS: PIC complied and discarded items during time of inspection

Observed several open water bottles stored throughout the main kitchen and a coffee cup without a lid stored at the server station and another coffee cup stored on the clean dish rack. CA: Advised PIC Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. 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: PIC complied and discarded all beverages during time of inspection

Observed pink debris along the white panel inside the ice machine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied and sanitized the panel during time of inspection

Observed 2 bowls of cooked chicken cooling inside the sliding 2-door reach-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 4 bags of cooked chicken cooling with condensation present. CA: Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed employee handling food with a bracelet on upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employee complied by removing jewelry and washing hands during time of inspection

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counter tops in the main kitchen on the cook line. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC complied and removed all wiping cloths during time of inspection

Observed heavy debris along several reach-in cooler door handles during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed racks inside the raw meat walk-in cooler heavily rusted and covered in food debris. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed heavy debris accumulation underneath cooking equipment, racks and shelves in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed an employees cellphone stored on top of a single-use to-go container lid above the prep table. CA: Advised PIC Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC complied and removed cellphone and discarded the plastic lid during time of inspection

Observed 2 containers of metal forks stored with the mouth portion faced upward. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. COS: Food employee complied and placed forks inside a bus tub to be cleaned during time of inspection

Observed several soy sauce containers being reused to hold both seasonings and meat during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Observed several cutting boards throughout the main kitchen heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed food debris accumulation along the seasoning cart in front of the wok station, several reach-in cooler gaskets and bulk containers in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed the side table can open with heavy debris present along the metal strip stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed inside the dish pit for cleaning during time of inspection

Observed food splatter inside the microwave in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC instructed food employee to clean during time of inspection

Observed the ice scoop holder with debris in direct contact with the ice scoop stored next to the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the holder and scoop and placed inside the dish pit for cleaning during time of inspection

Observed several seasonings on the cook line without labels removed from the original container. CA: Advised PIC to label food items with the common name

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counter tops in the main kitchen on the cook line. CA: Advised PIC wiping cloths shall be stored in a chemical sanitizing solution when not in-use. COS: PIC removed cloths from the counter and placed inside of the sanitizer bucket during time of inspection

Observed scoops stored down inside bulk containers of rice, sugar, corn starch and flour during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with the handle facing upward. COS: PIC removed scoops

Observed food debris accumulation along the seasoning cart in front of the wok station, several reach-in cooler gaskets and bulk containers in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed heavy debris accumulation underneath cooking equipment, racks and shelves in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed food debris along the floors inside 2 walk-in coolers during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Observed several items stored uncovered in the bottom portion of the prep top cooler, in reach-in cooler and dry storage areas. Advised PIC that food shall be covered to protect items from contamination unless item is cooling. COS:PIC covered items

Observed 6 chemical spray bottles without any labels throughout the main kitchen and server station. CA: Advised PIC Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC labeled all bottles during time of inspection

Observed several bulk containers with seasoning and sauces without any labels. CA: Advised PIC Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food

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

Observed scoops stored down inside bulk containers of rice and cashews during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with the handle facing upward. COS: PIC removed scoops

Observed food debris accumulation along seasoning cart in front of the wok station and along several gaskets and underneath prep tables in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed employee lotion and Vaseline containers stored with single-use containers and employee water bottles stored on prep counter and above 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC removed all items