RED HOT WOK

Observed raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the food prep unit and inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Store raw meats separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.

Employees observed returning to the prep line from cleaning outside the back and put on disposable gloves without washing their hands. [CA] Employees shall properly wash their hands with warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels prior to putting on disposable gloves to prep food. [COS] Employees stopped and properly washed their hands

Food handler cards for employees are not available for review. [CA] Employees that handles or serves food shall have a valid food handler card available for review within 30 days from their date of hire.

1 dead and 1 live American cockroach observed on glue trap located by floor sink near the walk-in cooler. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. [COS] Operator removed and disposed of the glue trap outside the building. Did not observed other evidence of vermin infestation within the facility. Observed that gaps and crevices within the facility are sealed with spray foam. Pest control service report was not available for review at time of inspection. Operator shall provide a copy of service report to the district specialist via email by 7/1/25. Failure to do so or if service report indicates vermin issue - a follow-up inspection may be conducted.

Gasket on walk-in cooler door and on the door of food prep unit are in disrepair. [CA] Replace gasket and maintain equipment in good repair.

Black and pink mold-like substance observed on the inside panels of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine.

Containers and pots of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Store food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

Observed equipment (pots, pans, meat slicer) and dry foods (cooking wine, onions) stored outside behind and on the side of the facility. [CA] Food and food equipment shall be stored inside the facility where it is protected from contamination. Unused equipment that are no longer necessary to the operation of the facility shall be removed from premise.

Wiping towels are observed used, reused, and stored on food prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Potentially hazardous foods inside the walk-in cooler measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Raw pork, raw chicken, raw shrimp, and raw eggs measured at 47-49F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

The designated handwash sink located in the kitchen was obstructed and not accessible as equipment was stored over the sink and in the basin of the sink. [CA] Handwash sink shall be kept unobstructed and readily accessible at all times to allow employees to easily and properly wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee removed all items obstructing the sink.

Observed equipment stored outside of facility on the side of the building. Pot and pans, meat slicer, and vegetable cutter. [CA] Food equipment shall be stored inside the facility where it is protected from contamination. Unused and equipment that are no longer necessary to the operation of the facility shall be removed from premise.

Outdoor area around the trash bins are not maintained clean. Lids on trash and recycling bins are kept opened. [CA] Maintain outdoor trash area clean and lids for bins closed when not in use to prevent attracting vermin.

1) Inside the walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs and raw chicken observed stored above ready-to-eat foods. [CA] Store raw food items separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination. 2) Observed food items stored outside the facility at the side of the building. Sack of potatoes and onions are stored inside of large pots. Containers of rice wine are stored on the ground. [CA] Food shall be stored inside the facility where it is protected from contamination.

Food Handler Cards for employees are not available for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Improper handwashing practices observed by employees. Employee observed washing hands without removing disposable gloves; employee observed coming out of the restroom without washing hands; employee observed changing tasks without removing gloves and washing hands. [CA] Employees shall properly wash hands with warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels when required including prior to putting on gloves, when changing gloves, after using restroom, and when changing tasks. [COS] Employees were stopped and instructed to properly wash hands prior to contaminating food or food contact surfaces.

1) Small flies observed in area around the dishwasher. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activity. 2) Old rodent droppings observed by the water heater and along the wall by the front counter. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Did not observed other evidence of a rodent infestation. Operator did not have most recent pest control service report available for review but provided copy of invoice showing service was completed on 10/11/24. Operator will email copy of service report to district specialist. If service report is not received by 11/18/24 a following-up inspection may be conducted or if service report indicates a vermin issue.

Wiping towels are observed used, reused, and stored on food prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Rubber gasket on walk-in cooler door and door of food prep unit are in disrepair. [CA] Replace rubber gasket on refrigeration units and maintain in good repair.

Tofu on the prep table by the cook line is measured at 64F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee relocated the tofu into the reach-in cooler. Minor violation: Potentially hazardous foods inside the walk-in cooler measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Cooked chicken (47F), raw shell eggs (48F), and pork sausages (47F). [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

Containers of foods are stored on the floor inside of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Store food a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to protect from contamination.