NEGEEN RESTAURANT

Facility recently remodel and paint the dine in are and placard is not seen. [CA] The placard shall be posted and clearly visible to the general public and patrons entering the food establishment.

Only hand washing sink in the kitchen has a empty paper towel dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Employee refill the paper towel dispenser. Box of frozen shrimps were inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Box of shrimp was taken out.

Egg plant dish inside the hot holding unit was measured 132 F on top and 135 F at the bottom. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Change the temperature setting from minimum to medium to maintain temperature.

Meat was thawing in a three-compartment sink when food prep sink was empty. [CA] Food shall be washed and thaw in the food prep sink only.

Back door was left open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Lamb chop and shrimps was thawing at room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Multiple broken floor tiles noted around the kitchen area and hole within the wall noted at the cove base by hand wash station. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Also replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Rice within metal tray is covered completely at the time of inspection. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

Observed old rat droppings on the top of the water heater at the time of inspection. No other evidence of droppings noted around the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.

No person in charge at the time of inspection. Talked to waiter and stated that no one is in charge. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.

Knives are being stored in between the stainless steel table and wall by the cook line. [CA] Discontinue this practice and place them on a magnet or knife holder. [SA] Knives were taken to the back to be wash, rinse, sanitized.

Unable to provide food handler cards for employees at the time of inspection. [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. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Submit copies to specialist for review.

Skewered tomato's and cooked tomato's are under TPHC. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. Submit TPHC form to specialist for review.

Sauces were being thawed out on top of the drain board in the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [SA] Cooked moved the items within the reach in.

Expired permit is posted. [CA] The valid health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

Employee lack food handler card. [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.

Broken floor and base coving tiles at the hot water heater area. [CA] Replace broken tiles at the juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Provide smooth and easilycleanable surface.