CHAU CHOW
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, April 5, 2018 at 2:06 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-302.11/3-304.11
Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
Open containers of raw eggs being stored above ready to eat foods inside of the walk-in cooler in the basement area. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
Why This Matters
Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
12-2-401.11-.12
Good Hygienic Practices
Evidence of cigarrette but inside of the trash in the main kitchen area. Discontinue ALL smoking inside of the establishment.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
12-3--301.11
Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Employee observed touching cooked ready to eat meats with bare hands. Discontinue any bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Employee observed slicing ready to eat scallions with bare hands. Discontinue all bare hand contact wih any ready to eat foods.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
30-5-203.14
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
Black hose observed connected directly to water supply with no evidence of a back flow prevention device. Remove or provide.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Strorage shelves with large white dishes with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean all storage shelves to remove any rodent droppings and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection. Dishes being left out over night with food on them and not being cleaned until teh next morning. Discontinue to limit any rodent activity.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Containers of raw meats and other foods observe being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer on the first floor. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
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.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Small metal bowls observed inside of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use all handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
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
Excess frost and ice observed around the walk-in freezer not allowing the door to close properly. Address defrost to remove and make any necessary repairs.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Interior of the front service Coke cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Lower shelf where brown paper bags are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Both hand sinks in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with cacked on grime. Clean to remove. All storage shelves in the basement area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Storage shlef inside of the walk-in freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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
24-4-903.11
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
Tongs observed hanging on hand sink. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected area.
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.
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
Cold water faucet at the hand sink in the main kitchne not operating. Faucet at the second hand sink not operating properly.Address and make all necessary repairs. All other hands sinks were operational at the time of the inspection. Pipe under the 3 bayv sink in teh main kitchen area is leaking. Address and makje any necessary repairs.
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.
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
Outside dumpster with lid left open. Discontinue and ensure lid remains closed in between uses to limit any rodent activity.
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
Floor of the walk-in cooler on the first floor visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor of the second walk-in cooler and freezer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor around the filter tanks for the seafood with a heavy sludge like substance. Clean to remove. Floor where beer bottles are being stored with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clen to remove.
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