Doc Chey's Noodle House

Observed three-compartment sink without labels to indicate which is the wash, rinse, and sanitize compartment. CA PIC was instructed to label the three compartments sink in order to be able to easily identify which is the wash, rinse and sanitize so that proper sanitization procedures are ensured.

Observed grease build up on the floor of the main kitchen. CA advised PIC to clean the floor and develop a routine cleaning schedule to keep the floors free of debris and grease.

Observed mold-like build-up in the ice bin. (CA) Advised the PIC that the ice bin needs more frequent cleaning. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment

Observed a chemical bottle without a label. (CA) Advised the PIC that chemical bottles need to be labeled with the common name of the material. 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. Pf

Observed several cutting boards with excessive scoring. (CA) Advised the PIC that the cutting boards needed to be either resurfaced or disposed of. 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 sticker residue on dishes stored as clean. Observed food buildup on the interior walls of food containers stored clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC had residue removed and food containers rewashed.

Observed a mold like substance on the baffle of the bulk ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. PIC shall have the bulk ice machine cleaned.

Observed bottles of pesto and chili oil without a label. 1. Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC had labels.

Observed bottles of expired lime juice (exp: 4/21/24) and lemon juice (exp: 3/23/24). Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P PIC discarded expired bottles.

Observed a kitchen order ticket being stored on top of a peanut noodle salad. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC discarded the salad.

Observed a hand sink in the kitchen being blocked by a trash can and stacks of soy sauce containers. Observed food items in the basin of a main kitchen hand sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf PIC had the trash can and soy sauce containers moved. PIC had the hand sink cleaned and educated staff on proper hand sink usage.

Observed two thermometers being stored directly on top of raw green beans and raw edamame. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC had food discarded and thermometers moved.

Observed stacks of plastic and metal Cambros being stored wet. 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. PIC had dishes stacked properly to air dry.

Observed several cutting boards in the main kitchen with excessive scoring marks and food buildup. 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. PIC had cutting boards discarded.

Observed several broken and/or cracked plastic cambros being stored clean or in use. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf PIC shall discard broken cambros and purchase new ones.

Observed raw chicken being stored next to steak and shrimp in a reach in cooler. Observed ground pork being stored next to ready to eat food items in a reach in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P. PIC had food items rearranged to reflect proper stacking hierarchy.

Observed multiple metal and plastic food containers being stored clean with either sticker residue or date marking stickers. Observed food residue on dishes being stored cleaned. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC will have all stickers/residue removed and have dishes cleaned.

Observed a sanitizer bucket with a chlorine sanitizer concentration < 50ppm. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P PIC had chlorine sanitizing solution remade.

Observed a food container of eggs being stored in the walk in cooler after expiry date of 6/14/23. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P. PIC had eggs discarded.

Observed the ambient air of the reach in coolers being held above 41F. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. PIC will have reach in coolers repaired.

Observed an accumulation of rust and old encrusted food debris on the shelves of a walk in cooler located outside and reach in coolers in the main kitchen. Observed food debris in multiple reach in cooler door gaskets. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have equipment clean to sight and touch.