Golden Chopstix

Observed that the facility was thawing items by storing them in stagnant water. COS. CA: Running water placed over the product. Code: Thawing shall occur using approved methods such as cold running water, placing in a refrigeration unit, cooking from frozen, or microwaving and immediately cooking.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout facility. COS. CA: Placed in sanitizer. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be placed in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed leak at from faucet at 3-compartment sink. CA: Plumbing fixtures and system shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the counter was it was not accessible and readable to patrons. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, and readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed hand sink with utensils and equipment stored in it. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be available to employees at all times and shally only be used for hand washing.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Lids placed. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the facility did not have written notification of the major allergens used in the facility. CA: Facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.

Observed cooked chicken cooling by sitting on the counter. COS. Placed in refrigeration. CA: Foods shall be cooled by approved methods.

Observed wet wiping cloth stored in the hand sink. COS. Removed and placed in sanitizer. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be placed in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed back doors had gaps that would allow for pest entry. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting.

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the counter was it was not accessible and readable to patrons. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, and readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Plastic placed over plates. CA: Plates shall be covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers without a lid or straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Obsevred container of water in the hand sink by the chicken wing prep station and drinks stored in the hand sink at the wait station. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and free of obstractuions and shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the counter was it was not accessible and readable to patrons. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, and readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed raw beef/pork stored with and above vegetables and cooked food. COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be stored according to their internal cook temperature.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers without a lid or straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed utensils and containers stored in both hand sinks in the kitchen. COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and free of obstruction and shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed food stored uncovered in the walk-in's. COS. Covered with plastic wrap. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed prepared TCS food that was prepared more than 24 hours ago that was not date marked. COS. Date marked. CA: Prepared TCS food held longer than 24 horus shall be date marked with the day of preparation, the day of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent.

Observed residential pesticides stored in the kitchen. COS. Removed. CA: Chemicals shall be used according to their condition of use, including only using residential pesticides in a residential setting.

Observed that one of the back doors has a large rusted hole on the bottom causing it to not be tight-fitting. CA: Exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed live roaches by the dish pit. CA: Facility shall control the presence of pests.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. COS. Removed. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be placed into sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris under equipment and along the edges of the facility. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the counter was it was not accessible and readable to patrons. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, and readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that bowls used as scoops were stored in product. COS. Bowls were removed. CA: Scoops with handles shall be used and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product, in running water, on a clean surface, or in hot (135 F) water.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Inverted. CA: Plates shall be covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed food stored uncovered in the walk-in's. COS. Covered with plastic wrap. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the facility was thawing items by storing them in stagnant water. COS. Running water placed over the product. CA: Thawing shall occur using approved methods such as cold running water, placing in a refrigeration unit, cooking from frozen, or microwaving and immediately cooking.

Observed that reduced-oxygen packaged fish was thawed and stored in a refrigeration unit. COS. Items were cut open. CA: Thawing shall occur using approved methods such as cold running water, placing in a refrigeration unit, cooking from frozen, or microwaving and immediately cooking. Reduced-oxygen packaged fish shall remain frozen and shall be removed from the reduced-oxygen environment prior to or immediately after thawing.

Observed that dishes were being washed in the vegetable sink. COS. Vegetable sink washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Vegetable sinks shall only be used for washing produce and thawing RTE food.

Observed that bowls used as scoops were stored in product and observed scoops stored in stagnant, room temperature water. COS. Bowls and scoops were removed. CA: Scoops with handles shall be used and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product, on a clean surface, or in hot (135 F) water.

Observed that the womens restroom was missing covered trashcans. CA: Any restroom used by women shall have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary products.