NOODLE STREET RESTAURANT
FAILFriday, January 11, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Violations Cited
12-2-301.12-.15
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
Review proper hand washing procedures with kitchen staff. The hand sink on the cooking line was dry during the inspection completed after the lunch hour and encrusted food was present on two of the undercounter refrigerator's door handles. Review proper hand washing and glove changing frequency.
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.
M-2-102.11
PIC Knowledge
Provide person in charge knowledgeable of the State and Federal food code at all times. Person in charge should be capable of correcting improper practices and instructing kitchen staff of proper hygienic and food preparation processes.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
10-3-304.12
Food Utensil Storage
Discontinue the storage of kitchen utensils in stagnant water. Rice scoops and several of the wok utensils were stored in stagnant water. Provide proper storage.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Clean the handles the undercounter refrigerator's handles.
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
Store soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use. Soiled wiping cloths present on the cutting boards and preparation tables in the front and rear cooking and preparation areas.
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
Clean the shelving beneath the preparation tables to remove food soil.
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
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Clean the floors beneath the equipment and storage shelves in the rear preparation area. Black colored build up is present on the floor surfaces. Clean to remove the mold from the basin beneath the dish machine.
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