Asian Cook

Inspector notes: Observed that the rear exterior door in the kitchen was left open and does not self-close. Code: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected against pest entry.

Inspector notes: Observed that the facility had an employee drink in a screw cap water bottle and observed that the all employee drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces; drinks were stored on top of the freezer at the end of the line and on the prep table closest to the hand sink in the kitchen. Observed employee food stored on the prep table closest to the hand sink in the kitchen. COS. All items moved. Code: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and employee food and drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Inspector notes: Observed that the facility is storing their knives hanging in the gap between the prep top and the prep table; the side of the prep table and prep top have an accumulation of debris, grease, and food on them causing the knives to be unclean. COS. Knives removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Code: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Inspector notes: Observed that the squirt bottles on the line are unlabeled; observed shakers of seasoning on the expediter side of the line were unlabeled; observed that all other seasonings and suaces on the line are labeled in Chinese only. COS. Labels added. Code: Containers of non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product inside.

Inspector notes: Observed bowls being used as scoops and stored in the dry, bulk rice and in the raw meats in the prep top closest to the reach-in freezer. COS. Removed. Code: In-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the food, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used as a shelf liner on the shelves over the line and over the reach-in cooler. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Inspector notes: Observed that the 3-compartment sink, hand sink next to the meat sink, and the meat sink are not properly sealed to the wall. Code: Fixed in place equipment that are not spaced to allow for cleaning shall be sealed to the wall.

Inspector notes: Observed accumualtion of debris and grease on and in equipment in the kitchen, particularly heavy accumulation on the equipment on the line. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris, grease, and food on floors, walls, and ceilings; heavy accumulation on ceiling tiles, floors, and walls on the line; heavy accumulation under shelves in the walk-in's. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored on over the cans/dry storage shelf near the entrance to the kitchen. COS. Removed. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.