KIM TAR RESTAURANT

A 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 food.

Facility using cardboard to line floor and shelves. [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. Containers of flour and rice lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

Three boiled eggs were inside the brown rice container. Per employee, this is his lunch. [CA] Employee shall not store personal food in food containers.

All food items at the front hot holding table were measured 120F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Adjust the temperature setting. [COS] Food was measured 135F and above in 15 minutes. NOTE: Per PIC, food was cooked this morning at 10:00am.

All the food handlers cards were expired. [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.

Measured chlorine in the dishwasher to be 0ppm. No active dishwashing was occurring. [CA] Repair dishwasher so that it can sanitize dishes at 50ppm chlorine. Until the dishwasher is repaired, dishes can be washed and rinsed in the dishwasher, but must be manually sanitized in the 3-compartment sink in 100ppm chlorine.

Inside the women's restroom: observed the paper towel dispenser's battery ran out. Note: a paper towel roll was stored on the toilet. [CA] Keep the paper towel dispenser in working condition. [COS] The battery was replaced.

1) Observed soiled cardboard was used to line floors and shelves throughout the facility. [CA] Discard cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 2) Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bulk container. [CA] Use only approved scoops with handles to prevent cross-contamination.

Inside the walk-in refrigerator: observed raw meat stored directly above ready-to-eat food (noodles). [CA] Store raw meat away from/below ready to eat foods.

In the front food prep area: observed heavy accumulation of grease on the pipes against the wall. [CA] Keep surfaces clean.

In the front prep area: observed employee's personal drink cup uncovered and stored on the top shelf above other open containers of food. [CA] Store persona food/items away from and below food.

Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) was used for the hot items at the front service area. However, the time log had not been filled out today. PIC stated the food had been left out since 10am today (approximately 90 minutes prior). [CA] When using TPHC, foods must be IMMEDIATELY time-marked. [COS] The time log was filled out. ________ Minor violation: TPHC written procedures were not available upon request. [CA] When using TPHC, written procedures must be available. [COS] Filled out TPHC form.

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. [CA] Store food at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

Observed soiled wiping cloth stored on dishwasher. [CA] Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution (100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quaternary ammonia) when not in use.