K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and useObserved scoop handle in food container inside the refrigerated drawer.
[CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCriticalSeveral in house prepackaged potentially hazardous foods (fried rice, shrimp egg roll, chicken bun, sweet rice, corn, chow mein, sandwiches) are kept on the counter near register and are lacking the time stamp for TPHC. Per PIC, food were cooked about half hour before inspection.
[CA] PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control.
[COS] a time stamp was placed on the food items.
K27: Food separated and protectedLarge flour bags are observed to be open and not protected.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store flour in a enclosed container to protect from contamination.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedBread equipment rolling pad is heavily accumulated with grease. Per PIC, bread pad has been ordered.
[CA] wash, rinse and sanitize bread pad as often as needed to maintain clean and prevent cross contamination.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean1. Multiple hand contact surfaces have accumulation of food residue and grease:
- exterior of food bins
- microwave
- exterior of refrigeration units
- food shelves and racks
- exterior of ice machine
- shelves throughout kitchen
2. Observed accumulation of dust on the fan covers inside the 1st walk-in refrigerator.
[CA] Clean fan covers and maintain clean to prevent cross contamination.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalSeveral potentially hazardous foods are being held between 67F - 125F (see food item list). Per PIC, food was recently cooked about 1 hour before inspection; per PIC, pork roll has been on drainboard for about 1 hour.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[SA] TPHC will be used for hot foods inside the hot holding case. Pork roll was relocated inside the walk-in cooler.
K25: Proper personal cleanliness and hair restraintsObserved personal belongings (aprons, backpack, phones) throughout kitchen countertops near food 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.
K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, cleanFloor throughout kitchen is unclean with food scraps and debris.
[CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.
K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presentedObserved prepackaged (made in house) chicken bun without a label.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity1. Observed dirty cardboard being used behind food prep tables.
[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.
2. Observed particle boards on the dry food shelves; boards are not easily cleanable, not smooth and are absorbent.
[CA] Discontinue the use of these types of boards to line shelves, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
3. Observed a juicer equipment without proper ANSI/NSF certification; equipment placard states it is made in Vietnam (model: NB PR). Observed equipment clean and not in use.
Provide equipment's specification sheets for review and approval by 08/05/2025. Failure to provide specification sheets can result in additional administrative actions.