SWEETHOME KITCHEN

Couple of drain flies were observed in the front dining area. [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.

Many drain flies were observed in the preparation area and some in the front dining area. [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

Some working clean working utensils including knives and spoons were stored in unclean container/surface and in between soiled preparation tables. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use. Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the shelf inside the restroom. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time. Do not store any food products or utensils inside the restroom.

Beijing duck, whole and sliced, stored on the preparation table were stored out of the safe temperature zone. There was no time/temperature log as well. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. The chef said the cheese was taken half an hour ago from the preparation fridge, and the beef was cooked an hour ago. He is told to code the food products to be used within the next 3.5 hours and 4.0 hours respectively. The owner decided to voluntarily condemned and destroy the duck products (COS).

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers. Raw food products like shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food products inside the upright fridge. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, ready-to-eat food products and produce must be stored above or by the said of raw food products.

The sanitizer measuring strips are all expired. [CA] Provide new and approved sanitizer measuring strips

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

The handwash station located back by the preparation sink was used to store utensils. The handwash station located in the front service counter does not work either. [CA] The handwash sink must be easily accessible for employees to wash hand whenever is necessary, and it must be dedicated for handwashing purpose only. The owner removed the utensils and equipment and repaired the front handwash station (COS).

The food facility is packaging Beijing Duck using a reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) method and has not obtained HACCP plan. Duck was ROP today and was inside the walk in cooler. [CA]Cease the ROP process it is observed to be in violation and facility can't sell ROP package to the public.

Build up of debris under the shelving. [CA] Provide minimum 6 inches space under shelves for easy cleaning. Clean hard to reach areas to prevent build up of debris.

Multiple food items were out of temperature and kept at room temp including Beijing Duck 68F and Pot of Broth 85F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Facility wants to get heat lamp to keep food hot. While there is not heat lamp facility must keep potentially hazards food in the walk in unit or or on stove.

A used glove was hanging on the hand washing sink. [CA] Disposable gloves are for single use only. Gloves shall be changed with a different task.

Chicken was stored above beef inside the walk in freezer. [CA] Follow proper storage requirements by keeping chicken on bottom shelve below beef. Sticker with proper storage requirement was handed over to PIC.

Employee was throwing shrimp shell inside the hand washing sink and hand washing sink was blocked with trash bin. [CA] The hand washing sink shall be accessible and/or unobstructed at all times. Hand washing sink can't be used to throw garbage it shall be accessible for wash hands at all times. NOTE: Two hand washing sinks in the kitchen and one was blocked.

A bowl of soaked fish was on the sideboard of a 3-compartment sink. [CA] Use a 3-compartment sink is only for warewashing. All the food washing and storage shall be done st the food prep sink or a food prep table.

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

Hot running water at sinks were 94F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks. Hand washing sink shall be maintained minimum 100 F - maximum 108F. [COS] Water heater setting was adjusted and now it is 118F.

Walk in refrigeration was at 44F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Walk in refrigeration door was kept closed for 30 minutes and the temperature is at 40F.

Mop sink was occupied with brooms and broom trays. [CA] Always fill and drain mop water inside the mop sink and keep it accessible for use.

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.

Bag of shrimps and a bag of spinach was inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC cleared the handwashing sink

Carton of food on floor inside the walk in freezer refrigeration. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Vegetable crate in use to store food off floor inside the walk in freezer and refrigeration. [CA] Shelving shall be NSF approved meaning 6 inches off floor, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.

Roosted dust was held at room temperature 90F with out time marking. [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.

Facility using cardboards boxes to line shelving and flooring. [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.