PANDA EXPRESS #713

A bag of onion was stored directly stored on plastic container 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.

The current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.

Heavy mold-like buildup was observed on the ice dispenser of the soda machine. [CA] Clean the internal part of the ice machine immediately. Some freshly sanitized utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.

Ambient air temperature of one of the drawer preparation fridge used to store beef/chicken in the cook line was measured above 45 OF. [CA] The ambient temperature of any refrigeration unit must be kept at or below 41 OF. Until the unit’s temperature adjusted to 41 OF or below, please do not solely use the unit to store any potentially hazardous foods.

A couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup containers and store their drink in designated areas.

Some freshly rewashed utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.

There is a hole on the wall below the water heater. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent entry/infestation, seal the hole immediately.

Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including chicken, beef, and steak were measured between 45°F and 50 °F. [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. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly and refrain leaving the cover lids open.

Repeated violation: Drainpipe from the hot holding case is immersed inside the floor sink. [CA] To prevent possible contamination from backup of sewage, please provide at least one inch air gap between the floor sink and the drainpipes.

Some recently washed utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.

Repeated violation: Current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.

Repeated violation: There is a slime buildup on the ice dispenser of the soda dispenser. [CA] Conduct a thorough cleaning on the nozzles and remove the slime buildup immediately.