TIE MU ZHEN CUISINE

Multiple food items were measured above 41F in the cold holding unit but the ambient temperature was below 41F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] After discussing with PIC, learned food in the process of preparation was put back in for inspection.

Small bowl in use to scoop rice. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with rice. Handle of ice scoop was touching ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice. Cardboard in use to line shelving. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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

Some employees can't provide food handlers cards. [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. [SA] Keep copies of all food handlers card at the facility.

Lack sanitation test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing. [SA] Obtain test strips for both chlorine and quaternary ammonia.

Container of noddles and boxes of vegetables were on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

Two sheds outside of the facility are not approved structures and not allowed to be used. Per PIC, equipment inside belongs to the previous owner. Shed has several structural issues as well (Large holes). [CA] Removed all equipment from inside of the shed and do not use area to store any type of equipment. Chemicals would be ok to use within shed.

*Hand wash station is missing within the bar area. Per Owner, they will be using the bar. [CA] Provide sufficient number and conveniently locate hand wash sinks near food prep area. Plans will have to be submitted into the department for the installation of a new hand wash. Submit plans into the department within 3-months (1/14/26). Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Vermin activity noted in both sheds on the outside of the facility at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove all equipment from inside of the sheds that is no longer part of the operation. Also clean/sanitize the area and do not let area become a vermin harborage.

Gas powered rice cooker is not under the hood system at the time of inspection. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment. Move rice cooker back under the hood system.