Dumpling Palace
FAILMonday, August 8, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
tofu 60/pork 52 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/product at temperature for under 2 hours/manager placed under refrigeration to 41 degrees 8/1/16 The tofu in the reach in refrigertor is 55F while the same tofu in the walk-in is 40F. The manager thinks they are changing the tofu water and adding warm water other items in the reach-in unit are below 41F. The manager discarded the tofu and instructed the chef to add cold water for storage.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
mop sink/remove evidence of live roaches from floor 8/1/16 The pest company is only providing receipts. Have the pest comapny provide IPM reports to help eliminate the pest problems.
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
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
front counter/ice cream soft/provide proper freezer unit (pass) fried chicken 150 degrees/product is being cooled in large containers and stored in walk in 8/1/16 The filling for the spring rolls made the previous evening and cooling in a deep covered plastic container in the walk-in cooler is still 55F. Provide proper cooling methods to besure items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
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
clean outside grounds around trash/grease container 8/1/16 The dumpster covers do not close tightly. Replace dumpster covers so they are rodent proof.
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.
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
provide proper storage of mop remove items from top of ice machine (pass) clean/organize garage area
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.