K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedAt the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 25 PPM. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is provided at 50 PPM at the warewash machine to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityIn the back prep room, observed the use of cardboard to line shelving, line the area between wooden tabletop and stainless steel prep table In the kitchen area, observed the use of cardboard to prop up broken table legs. [CA] Ensure only approved materials and equipment are used within the facility. Discontinue use of cardboard within the facility to prevent possible harborage of vermin.
K09: Proper cooling methodsIn the kitchen area, measured cooked duck and cooked pork belly cooling on hanging hooks at 75F and 68F respectively. Per operator cooked duck and pork belly prepared an hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: by adding ice; in an ice bath; in shallow containers; separated into smaller portions; and/or using rapid cooling technology. [SA] Operator moved cooked duck and cooked pork belly to nearby walk-in freezer to facilitate proper cooling.
K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, cleanIn the kitchen area, around the cookline, and underneath the warewash area, observed accumulation of food debris and standing water. In the employee service area, observed accumulation of food debris and standing water. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces cleanIn the kitchen area, observed accumulation of food debris on and around shelving, and refrigerator door handles. [CA] Ensure non-food contact surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized ti prevent possible cross-contamination.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsIn the water heater closet, observed rodent droppings on the floor. At the kitchen area, on the shelving installed to the right of the employee restroom, observed accumulation of cockroach droppings between the door trim and the stainless steel shelf. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage. Contact pest control to provide service as necessary.
K21: Hot and cold water availableCriticalIn the kitchen area, measured hot water at the 3 compartment sink at 59F, and hot water at the handwash sink at 60F. [CA] Ensure hot water is provided at all warewash, prep, and mop sinks at 120F. Provide hot water at handwash stations between 100F and 108F. [SA] Operator turned hot water heater back on. Remeasured hot water at the 3 compartment sink at 102F. Operator was informed to maintain hot water at least 120F at the 3 compartment sink.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalIn the kitchen area, measured a container of bean sprouts at 60F, platters of cooked lobster at 65F, and a container of chicken broth at 95F. Per operator, bean sprouts stored on the counter-top for an hour, platters of cooked lobster stored on the counter-top for 1.5 hours, and chicken broth stored for about 2 hours. By the 3 compartment sink, in the hot holding unit, measured baked bbq pork pastry at 110F. Per operator, baked bbq pork pastry prepared 1.5 hours prior and is served only between 10:30 and 14:30. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F or below or held hot at 135F and above to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved bean sprouts, and cooked lobster to nearby refrigeration to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Chicken broth was placed on the stove-top and reheated to 165F. Baked bbq pork pastry to be served by 14:30, for a total of 4 hours from when removed from temperature control or discard.
K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properlyObserved employee attempting to switch tasks after emptying floor sink stainer without washing hands at the handwash station. [CA] Ensure hands are properly cleaned at the handwash station using warm water, hand soap, and paper towels. [COS] Employee instructed to wash hands at the handwash station.