CHINA TASTE

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys being stored above flip top unit. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw breaded shrimp next to raw beef in front line freezer -Observed raw beef in reach in freeze next to walk in cooler on top of frozen vegetables.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.Employee unable to explain the correct order of the set up for the triple sink. Reviewed with manager . Emailed to manager the handout for manual dishwashing procedure in Chinese

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves and kitchen pan inside hand wash sink closest to back door. Manager moved all items out of sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing sink must be accessible all the time. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked two days previously not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils in dirty bucket next to triple sink on floor needs to be 6 inches off floor. Observed a rubber spatula in unusable condition.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on food prep table in back kitchen area.

Basic - Employee wearing bracelet on their arms while preparing cutting raw chicken in back kitchen area

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under cooking equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bags of sugar, containers of cooking oil , and bucket of vinegar stored on floor in storage area Manager moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cut vegetables, sprouts, peeled onions in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food utensils stored in handwash sinks next to three-compartments sink and front service counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimps, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils stored on floor in kitchen. A bag of onion and carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimps stored behind cooked chicken in rice on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubber stored in hand wash sink on cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced roast pork, grilled chicken and cooked noodle in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor at cook line. A bucket of chicken wings stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired today 02/01/2024. Operator had submitted full payment on 01/22/2024, confirmed payment has been received and waiting to be clarified. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops and raw chicken stored over cut celery and sauces in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked noodle, cooked chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back prep area in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A container of personal prescription medicine stored on shelf with single service articles over the prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Re temped: 69F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container and a scrabbling pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line and front service counter. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, roasted pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings in walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by take out containers on cook line. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food and drinks stored on prep table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at cook line. Multiple food items on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water at kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of breaded chicken 52 F stored in reach-in cooler at front service area. Operator stated that it was left on counter top for about 30 minutes and moved back into reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Cooking oil on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in Walk in cooler. Employee moved raw fish Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken , egg rolls in Reach in cooler , Walk in cooler cooked chicken and rice

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various boxes on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked pork Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw beef over sauces in walk in cooler. Items re arranged to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can on shelf. Relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of tea on prep table. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of tea on prep table, no lid. Pepsi can f over sauces. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on to go bags in front area. Re located to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in back of kitchen. Re located to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared with plaza.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg rolls stored in raw chicken box in walk in cooler. Discussed the importance of not re using these boxes. Items re located to plastic containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Moved to bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation