K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices1. Lacking cold/hot water knob at 2-compartment sink in prep area (right side). [CA] Provide cold/hot water knob.
2. Found leaking faucets at warewash sink (left side) when water is off/on. [CA] Secure leak.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing1. Found employee personal items throughout food facility near other food related items. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
2. Found a loose CO2 tank between ice machine and reach in refrigerator at bar area. [CA] Secure CO2 to rigid structure to prevent accidental discharge.
3. Found mopping equipment stored directly in mop sink. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces cleanFound water knobs for sinks accumulated with grease and food debris. [CA] Routinely clean.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationFound 3 expired food handlers 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. Renew.
K09: Proper cooling methodsFound sticky rice cooling in plastic wrap on rack (left side). [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalMajor:
1. Measured container of yellow fried rice holding at 123F in warmer at server station.
2. Measured container of soup holding between 126F - 129F in warmer at server station.
3. Measured container of fried pork holding at 73F at cooks line (left side).
4. Measured container of noodles holding at 64F in 2 door upright. At time of inspection, observed noodle at cooks line (left side) when conducting walk-through.
5. Measured container of noodles holding at 52F in 2 door upright.
Per operator PHFs placed at location for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to refrigeration unit. Operator voluntarily discarded soup, yellow fried rice and and fried pork.
Minor:
1. Measured containers of tofu PHFs holding at 47F in 3 door cold top (left side).
2. Measured a container of bean sprouts holding at 49F in 2 door upright (left side).
Per operator, PHFs placed there less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible1. Found paper towel stored outside of mounted dispenser at hand wash station (right side) of cooks line near bar. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.
2. Found soap dispenser inoperable at hand wash station at bar. Per operator, battery is dead. Note: Another hand wash station right around the corner (right side). [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foodsFacility serves raw oyster. Menu does not indicate consumer advisory. [CA] Provide consumer warning for use of raw shell eggs in uncooked foods.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity1. Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door reach in (right side) holding at 44F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all cold PHFs at or below 41F.
2. Found bulk white bins with lids cracked. [CA] Replace lid.