TONG SUI CU

Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. All other employees that handle food shall obtain valid food handler cards. Copies of food handler cards shall be kept on-site for review.

In the ice machine, observed mold like growth on the inner panel. [CA] Ensure inner panel of the ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).

At the front counter, in the insert prep top of the 2 door prep unit, measured tall pour-able containers of matcha cream, sesame cream, strawberry cream, and cream between 44F and 51F. In the same area, at the single door prep unit, measured a tall container of coconut milk at 51F. Per operator, containers of PHF have been stored for 1.5 hours. [CA] Ensure only insert containers are stored in the insert prep top of the 2 door prep unit to maintain proper holding temperatures. Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved containers of matcha cream, sesame cream, strawberry cream, cream, and coconut milk to undercounter refrigeration to facilitate proper holding temperatures.

In the kitchen area, observed gaps between walls and the ceiling. In the small window installed between the kitchen and the front counter, observed crevices at the bottom area of the window where trim has been installed. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of gaps, cracks, and crevices to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

In the facility, observed the installation of new equipment in the following areas: Front counter (2 door prep unit, display refrigerator, handwash station, prep unit); Kitchen area (ice machine, 3 door reach in refrigerator, lowered prep sink with drainboard, 2 door reach in refrigerator, tea brewing machine, reach in freezer, induction stove). Observed layout of the facility has been altered and all previously installed cooking equipment removed from underneath the hood. [CA] Ensure the installation of new equipment and change to the layout of the facility is approved through plan check. Submit plans to plan check department by 03/01/2025. Failure to submit plans may result in additional fees and penalties for re-inspections and impound of all newly installed equipment.

Observed unapproved particle board shelving installed in the kitchen area. [CA] Ensure only approved, smooth, durable, and easily cleanable shelving is installed.

At the 3 compartment sink, prep sink, and handwash sink, measured hot water at 112F. [CA] Ensure hot water is provided at 120F at all 3 compartment sinks, prep sinks, and mop sinks. Hot water shall be provided between 100F and 108F at all handwash stations.

Observed debris accumulation in the ice machine. [CA] Ensure ice machine is cleared and properly cleaned to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).

Observed what appears to be an unsealed epoxy type flooring installed in the kitchen, front prep counter, and food storage areas. Observed missing cove base in the kitchen, front prep counter, and food storage areas. In the storage areas, observed unapproved ceiling tiles installed. In the front counter area, observed cracks and crevices between installed wall tiles. [CA] Ensure an approved flooring and cove base area installed in food prep and food storage areas within 90 days. Ensure an approved type of ceiling board is installed in all food prep and food storage areas. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage of vermin.