TAICHI TEA

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat soup in reach-in cooler in back storage area. Employee removed raw pork to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored under front counter below POS next to wapped sleeve of single service to go cups. Operator removed can of Lysol spray to properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable wedged on prep shelf soiled with an accumulation of dried food debris.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to hand wash sink at front line area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave on cook line soiled. Also, shelving in prep area soiled and peeling paper. Also, filters in hood above stove soiled.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on dry food storage shelf in back storage area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in bucket of standing water in prep sink. Also, observed pork belly on shelf across from triple sink being thawed in container without running water. Operator turned on water for shrimp and employee removed pork belly and placed under refrigeration to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic chemical stored on counter next to microwave in kitchen area. Employee removed lubricant oil to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach-in coolers in kitchen and at front service line cooler soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. He's in kitchen area used to store multiple plastic lids. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in dry food storage area. Operator removed cup without handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers/ bowls/ pots on top shelf in prep area not inverted/ protected

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and multiple utensils stored in standing water of less than 135F in kitchen and front service line. Ambient temp of water 95F-120F. Employee emptied water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple reach-in cooler doors in kitchen area soiled. Also, curtains coming out of kitchen area to front service line heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple medical supplies and medicine stored next to drink wrapping machine and single use souflee cups and lids at front service line. Operator removed aspirin, burn spray, peroxide, and alcohol to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used in direct contact to store lettuce and mango in reach in freezer and reach-in cooler in back kitchen area. Discussed with operator about using thank you bags in direct contact with foods. Employee started to remove foods from thank you bag and place in food grade bags. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat eel in reach in freezer in back kitchen area- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cook line below hand wash sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at gas next to triple sink. Operator turned on hot water from below hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup from rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors of multiple reach-in coolers on cook line soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plastic ware at condiment stand in dining area not protected from contamination. Discussed with operator about covering/ protecting exposed plastic ware from contamination. Observed container for plastic ware open.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on front counter and also a cloth at hand wash sink on front service line. Operator removed wet cloths to properly store. Corrected On-Site