K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical1. Observed Vermin:
- Live and dead nymphs, cockroach feces, and hatched egg sacs observed on the wall mounted shelf above the food preparation sink.
- Live cockroach carrying egg sac observed on the crevice of the rolling cart maintained next to the preparation refrigerator.
- Live cockroach observed on the underside at the corner of the preparation table maintained behind the preparation refrigerator.
- Live and dead cockroaches observed inside the rubber gaskets of the food preparation refrigerator in the kitchen.
- Numerous dead cockroaches observed on the floor underneath the food preparation refrigerator in the kitchen.
- Live cockroaches observed inside the crevice between the stainless steel wall and ventilation hood along the wall of the food preparation sink.
- Live cockroaches observed in the crevice of the lip of the wok burner.
- Live cockroaches observed in the crevice of the stove top oven door.
- Live and dead cockroaches, cockroach feces, and hatched egg sacs observed below the microwave and throughout the wall mounted shelf above the service window were food containers are stored.
- Live cockroaches observed underneath the wooden service window between the kitchen and front service area.
- Live and dead cockroaches observed inside the exposed electrical outside to the left of the service window inside the kitchen.
- Live cockroaches observed in-between the crevice of the caulking in the junction between the wall and ceiling directly above the service window inside the kitchen.
- Hatched cockroach egg sacs and feces observed inside the gasket of the unused two-door food preparation refrigerator maintained in front of the three-compartment sink.
- Live and dead cockroaches observed inside and squished between the refrigerator and gasket of the two-door upright refrigerators in the ware wash area.
- Dead cockroaches of all life stages observed on the floor underneath both the two-door upright refrigerators in the ware wash area.
- Numerous dead cockroaches observed on spider webs throughout the ware washing area.
- Live cockroaches observed inside the crevices where the copper pipe from the tankless water heater extends into the wall.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor S. Lew was notified of closure.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Mai, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[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. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devicesObserved steady leak from faucet of the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationEmployees' three-year food handler cards unavailable for review.
[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.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCriticalRestroom hand wash station in the kitchen lacked paper towels.
Men's restroom in the dining area lacked paper towels.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Ensure hand soap and paper towels are readily available and easily accessible at all times.
The only hand wash station in the kitchen is obstructed with a container maintained inside the wash basin.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, cleanHeavy accumulation of grease and food debris observed on floor underneath the cookline.
[CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Missing coved base tiles with large gaps between wall and ceilings - along wall by the service window, outside the walk-in freezer, etc.
[CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces cleanHeavy accumulation of grease and food debris on the insides of the wok burner.
Heavy accumulation of grease on the side, in-between of the wok burner and deep fryer.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
K27: Food separated and protectedCases of food maintained directly on the floor inside the walk-in freezer.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingLarge gaps observed throughout facility: on ceilings, junctions between floor and walls, wall and ceiling, etc., around piping, behind janitorial sink.
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, useObserved heavy accumulation of grease laden dust on the HVAC vents in the kitchen and ware washing area.
[CA] Clean and maintain HVAC vents.
Observed accumulation of grease on the ventilation hood and filters.
[CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.
K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, usedJug of domestic insecticide spray maintained by the preparation table adjacent to the cook line.
[CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.