Ming Garden

Observed TCS foods in prep top cooler (raw shrimp, chopped vegetables) being cold held above 41°F. Also observed various TCS items in the main kitchen area with no cold holding measures in place. 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).

Observed multiple vegetables in the walk in cooler stored uncovered. Observed multiple TCS items in the main kitchen area stored uncovered as well. PIC had identified items covered with plastic wrapping. 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 multiple items in the walk in cooler with no date markers. Informed PIC that despite the turnover rate, TCS items in cold storage must be ptoperly date marked.

1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf

2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf

Observed raw shrimp stored next to raw chicken in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross-contamination on one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC arranged TCS foods in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination.

Observed containers of broccoli, mushrooms, chicken, and rice uncovered in prep area. 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. COS: PIC placed plastic wrap over containers to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed raw shrimp stored next to raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross-contamination on one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC arranged TCS foods in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination.

Observed a black residue along the chute of the ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC had employee adequately clean the chute of the ice machine.

Observed chemical sanitation method greater than allowed concentration (50-100ppm) in the 3-compartment sink. Chemical sanitizers and other microbials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in CFR180.940. COS: PIC drained the sanitation water and made new water with adequate concentration.