CANTON STAR

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork ribs, diced ham, and other various food items stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled raw shell eggs stored over peeled and washed onions inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at steam table with hose attached missing vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near back door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler in wait station area. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, establishment using walk in freezer as walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at prep table near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light broken inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottles and plastic containers of sugar stored on stove without label.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked ribs in walk in cooler without date mark. As per chef, they were prepared two days ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used as scoop stored in container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near back exit door.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and container of oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle near kitchen entrance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above stove.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water and soda bottles stored in walk in cooler near food to be served to customers.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table near back exit door.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler uncovered.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in walk in freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind stove soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near stove.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell pooled eggs stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Employee placed eggs under onions. Corrected On-Site

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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 63 F thawing in standing water at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor at entry of establishment. Owner stated odor is caused from plaza sewage pipes out side backing up when it rains. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. No lighting in cooler/ Freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bins not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also fans over shelves at were washing area dusty. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Observed fans cleaned. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Basic - Light not functioning. Observed throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed several portable fans soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed several portable fans soiled throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in coole with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs at walk in cooler. Provided operator proper storage guide. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Located across from wok area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Located across from wok area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing from all employee certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed date of birth missing from all employee certificates. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of MSG and cornstarch. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed plastic cup stored inside container of MSG and cornstarch. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located above walk in cooler and at cook line. Observed wall soiled near wok area at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located above walk in cooler and at cook line. Observed wall soiled near wok area at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on the floor near walk inn freezer. Observed containers of soy sauce, MSG and cornstarch stored on the floor near cook line. Observed container of cooking oil stored on the floor near dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed container of onions stored on the floor near walk inn freezer. Observed containers of soy sauce, MSG and cornstarch stored on the floor near cook line. Observed container of cooking oil stored on the floor near dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located across from ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located across from ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cornstarch container soiled. Located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed exterior of cornstarch container soiled. Located at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on the floor across from bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed single service trays stored on the floor across from bathrooms. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of MSG and cornstarch not labeled. Located near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed containers of MSG and cornstarch not labeled. Located near cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork ribs over cooked shrimp at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at walk in freezer. Operator was informed how to store the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator move the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (122°F - Hot Holding) on preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. An gravy (112°F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Manager moved the products to reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical container on the stove. Operator move the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator held more than 24 hours. Manager was informed that they need to date marked the products. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside of cooked chicken and inside dry rice container. Manager removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling tiles kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three in use tongs stored on the stove door handle. The tongs were removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cooked shrimp not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation