- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
Cooked pork measured 56F while maintained in a deep container kept tightly covered with plastic wrap in the right-side two door upright cooler at the back of the kitchen. Large amounts of condensation observed on the interior of the plastic wrap. Per staff, it had been cooked last night, then placed into the unit and maintained there overnight to cool down.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
[COS] Pork was voluntarily discarded.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Numerous potentially hazardous foods, including raw beef, chili garlic oil, noodles, cooked cabbage, and pickled greens measured between 64F and 103F while maintained on the prep table across from the cook-line. Per the manager, items are held at room temperature for lunch service for a period not to exceed 4 hours, then placed back into the refrigerator after lunch service. No evidence of time labeling observed.
Braised pork belly measured 119F, and braised beef measured 130F while maintained in the left-side steam table. Per the manager, items had been cooked less than 2 hours prior in preparation for lunch service.
Soft boiled egg measured 67F while maintained in a container on top of the prep inserts in the prep cooler at the front service area. Per staff, egg had been cooked less than 2 hours prior.
Numerous potentially hazardous foods measured between 43F and 44F while maintained in the right-side upright cooler at the back of the kitchen. Ambient of the unit measured 44F via probe and via an internal thermometer. After leaving the door closed, ambient of the unit measured 41F.
*Note: Ensure refrigeration units are capable of maintaining at 41F or below.
[CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Ensure potentially hazardous foods are not held above the load limit in refrigerators, as they may be unable to maintain at 41F or below.
Note: If facility opts to use time as a public health control, the following shall apply:
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
[COS] Items held at ambient were discarded at the end of lunch service, per TPHC requirements. TPHC form filled out with staff. Items in the left-side steam table reheated to 200F. Manager turned up the setting of the left-side steam table.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Chlorine sanitizer measured 0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher while in active use to wash various utensils and dishes. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer feeding into the machine observed to be nearly empty.
[CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
[COS] Dishwashing employees replaced the empty bottle with a full bottle and primed the machine. Chlorine sanitizer remeasured at 50 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher.
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Minor violation:
1. Accumulation of black, mold like substance on the interior panels of the ice machine.
[CA] Clean regularly to prevent buildup. Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
2. Clean, wet dishes observed stacked up on drying racks in a manner that does not facilitate air drying.
[CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properlyCritical
Employee observed handling soiled dishes and utensils, then resumed food preparation.
Employee loaded soiled dishes into the mechanical dishwasher, then proceeded to handle the clean dishes after they had been ran through the dishwasher.
Employee observed using personal phone, then continued onto food service.
Employee observed scratching face, then continued onto food preparation.
[CA] Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following scenarios:
(1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils.
(2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.
(3) After using the toilet room.
(4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility pursuant to this part.
(5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking.
(6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils.
(7) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks.
(8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food.
(9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food.
(10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area.
(11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
[COS] Employees properly washed hands. Affected dishes re-ran through the mechanical dishwasher.
- K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Scallions and cilantro are offered for consumer self service at the front service counter, but lack any form of preventing splash/sneeze contamination.
[CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Fresh rodent droppings observed on the floor of the dry storage room, directly adjacent to a snap trap. Per employees, they thoroughly clean the floors and walls every day.
*No other evidence of rodent activity observed*
Manager provided a recent pest control service report from City Hunt Pest control, conducted on 2/20/2026. Report noted no vermin observations.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food.
[COS] Rodent droppings cleaned up.
*Note: Strongly recommend scheduling a pest control service prior to the follow-up inspection.
A follow-up inspection will be conducted in the next 48 hours. Additional evidence of rodent activity may result in further enforcement action.
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
The right-side goose neck faucet of the three compartment sink is inoperable. Water does not come out of the faucets.
*Note: Sprayer nozzle is functional. Left-side goose-neck faucet does not reach the right compartment of the three compartment sink.
[CA] Repair diverter valve so that the right-side goose neck faucet is capable of outputting water.
- K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Employee observed chewing gum while working in the kitchen area.
[CA] No employee shall eat in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Employees shall drink from containers with tight fitting lids and straws to prevent contamination.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
One of the employees present could not provide a valid food handler card. Manager attempted to show a food handler card for an individual named "Annie"; However, when questioned, the employee stated that his name was "Manuel".
[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.