New China Buffet

Observed single use containers being reused to store different food products for their rice. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC discarded single use containers and replaced them with food grade containers that were stored in the storage area of their facility.

Observed the white board on the prep top cooler not clean to sight with stains and deep cuts. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have have white cutting board on prep top cooler replaced.

Observed spices, salt, garlic and other items uncovered in front of the wok area not being actively used. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC Covered items in front of the wok.

Observed white cutting board being used to prep chicken not clean to sight with stains and deep cuts. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS PIC replaced the cutting board that was not clean to sight with a new cutting board.

Observed a leak on the faucet at the meat prep sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak fixed on the faucet at the meat sink.

Observed a clear to go container being used as a scoop in the ice bin. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed clear to go container from the rice bin.

Observed the white board on the prep top cooler not clean to sight with stains and deep cuts. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have board replaced with one in good repair.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed cooked noodles in WIC that has been in WIC for 24 hours tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded cooked noodles from WIC that were tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Observed broccoli uncovered on prep table in front of oven near back area of the facility. CA: CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered broccoli on prep table near back area of the facility.

Observed black build in large ice bin in back area of facility near WIF. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC wiped down large ice bin in back area of facility and will drain, clean and sanitize large ice bin at the end of today's shift.

Observed raw chicken and raw steak in containers completely submerged under running water sitting in meat sink in dry storage area. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; completely submerged under running water, or as part of a cooking process if the food is frozen. PIC ran water on raw chicken and raw steak completely submerged under running water.

Observed several wet wiping cloths sitting on prep table in front of 3-compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC stored wet wiping cloths properly in sanitizer solution.

Observed scooper handles in contact with crispy chicken container, noodles container, white rice container and jasmine rice container. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC put scooper handles up properly in crispy chicken container, noodles container, white rice container and jasmine rice container.

Observed scooper in contact with potato starch in potato starch bin in dry storage area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC properly placed handle scooper up in potato starch bin in dry storage area.

Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood in kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean vent hood in kitchen area.

Observed ceiling tile over oven near back area of kitchen not pushed in. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC had employee to push ceiling tile back in over oven near back area of kitchen.

Observed wet mop outside not properly hung to dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will be purchasing a hook to hang mops properly to dry.

Observed raw chicken being stored above raw fish in the WIC. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. COS PIC rearranged the shelves to have the food products properly stored.

Observed several food items in the RIC not covered (sweet and sour chicken, chicken wings, chicken on a stick, and green beans). CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered food items in the RIC.

Observed several cutting boards that were not clean to sight and needing to be replaced. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will order new cutting boards.

Observed several food items out of their original containers not properly date marked in the RIC and WIC. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. COS PIC date marked items that did not have a date.

Observed several food items in the WIC, RIC and RIF not labeled with the common food name. CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS PIC labeled food items with common food name.

Observed no hot water at the vegetable sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have hot water working at vegetable sink.

Observed scoops on top of sugar, and flour bins not properly stored between uses in back area of the kitchen. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC will wash, rinse, and sanitize scoops and then store them in the containers with the handle up.

Observed two to go soup bowls being used as scoops in rice and flour. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed bowls from flour and rice. PIC will use scoops with handles and have them stored handle up.

Observed several 5 gallon soy sauce buckets being reused to store different food products(potatoes, and different types of sauces). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will purchase food grade containers to store sauces and other food items.

Observed expired test strips for the sanitizer at the dishwasher(8/21). CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order new test strips.

Observed accumulation of grease on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed black slime build-up in ice machine under drink nozzle machine in area before entering kitchen. PIC will drain ice, clean, and sanitize ice machine under drink nozzle machine in area before entering kitchen today.

Observed food items out of original containers in reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen area without proper date marking. PIC was informed that all food items out of original containers in reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen area need to properly date marked by today.

Observed accumulation of dead flies on separate fly traps over meat prep sink in dry storage area and prep table in kitchen area. COS PIC removed fly traps over meat prep sink in dry storage area and prep table in kitchen area. Informed PIC that fly traps cannot be hung in places where food is in contact.

Observed different types of food items in reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen with proper labels. PIC will have different types of food items in reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen properly labeled today.

Observed white pipe leaking under vegetable sink in kitchen. PIC will have until 08/04/2023 to have white pipe leaking under vegetable sink in kitchen repaired.

Observed leaking at handwashing sink in women's restroom. PIC will have until 08/04/2023 to have leak at handwashing sink in women's restroom repaired.

Observed water pressure lacking at employee handwashing sink in area before entering kitchen. PIC will have until 08/04/2023 to have water pressure at employee handwashing sink in area before entering kitchen repaired.

Observed hot water not working properly at handwashing sink in area before entering kitchen. PIC will have to have hot water properly working at employee handwashing before entering kitchen area by 07/21/2023.

Observed accumulation of grease build-up on the floor under cooking equipment. PIC will have until 07/23/2023 to have floor cleaned under all cooking equipment.

Observed rice on floor in corner of kitchen area where rice bins are stored. PIC will have until 07/23/2023 to have rice on floor in corner of kitchen area where rice bins are stored cleaned.

Observed scoops on top of sugar, flour, and corn starch bins not properly covered or stored between uses on left side in kitchen area. PIC will clean, sanitize, and properly store scoops in sugar, flour, and corn starch bins on left side in kitchen corner.

Observed scoops on top of food items in dry storage area not properly covered or stored between uses. PIC will clean, sanitize, and properly store or cover scoops in between uses.

Observed oven on left side beside RICs in kitchen area accumulated with debris. PIC will have oven on left side beside RICs in kitchen area properly cleaned.

Observed white prep table in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area not in good condition to retain their original quality and characteristics. PIC will have until 08/21/2023 to have white prep table in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area replaced.

Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood in kitchen area. PIC will have vent hood in kitchen area cleaned.