CHANG'S HOUSE
PASSThursday, February 13, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Bulk food items are stored inside regular trash barrels. Provide commercial food storage containers or store items in original bags. There are food products stored adjacent to the mopsink. Provide separation between food products and a mop sink. The garlic and oil mixture is stored outside of refrigeration the temperature is still below 41F but garlic and oil is a food that requires temperature control for safety so it needs to be stored in a refrigerator to maintain the temperature. The produce that is going to be cooked is stored underneath raw chicken. Store items properly in order of their cooking temperatures.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Products are stored elevated on milk crates. Provide food grade shelving that is smooth cleanable and durable.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
21-3-304.14
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
The sanitizer is setup with less than 50 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
The handsink faucet handles are soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove. Exterior of the rice cooker refrigerator shelves interior and exterior of refrigerators and bulk food containers are soiled with grease buildup. Clean all surfaces to remove encrusted food and grease.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
There is trash stored outside of the dumpster. Keep the outside trash area clean.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
There is cardboard lining the floor of the walk-in cooler. Remove and provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas