PANDA EXPRESS #1855

Several wet/soiled wiping towels found on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Environmental health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

Rice within the warmer was measured at 109*F at the time of inspection. The unit was disconnected at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Unit was reconnected and temperature is rising within unit.

Sanitizer bucket next to the cashier station was measured at 400PPM at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [SA] Sanitizer was diluted with water; re-measured at 200PPM.

Holes noted in the back of the facility around the sprinkler system and around water filter pipping. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

Hand wash station in the back of the facility is not operational at the time of inspection. [CA] Make repairs to hand wash station. [SA] Facility has an additional hand wash station next to the cashier station.

Some food handler cards for employees have expired this year. [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.

Lack of thermometer in sm under counter refrigerator. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

Employee personal effects stored on preparation refrigerator (glasses). [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

Ambient temperature of sm under counter refrigerator measured at 51F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not store PHF in this refrigerator until it is repaired/replaced.

Observed employee touch face and continued to work without washing hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required.