IMPERIAL OF CHINA

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of floors and dry storage area near back of kitchen. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

During the inspection, multiple TCS foods were observed being stored uncovered and loosely covered in the Frigidaire refrigerator and the Atosa prep top cooler.

CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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 promptly covered all uncovered and loosely covered foods.

Upon entering the kitchen, the cook was observed not wearing a hair restraint while handling food.

CA:1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

COS: The employee promptly placed a hat on.

Multiple Personal employee items were observed stored with restaurant food.

CA: 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

PIC was advised to relocate all personal belongings to a designated area separate from restaurant food

Observed half drunken milkshake being stored in the Frigidaire refrigerator next to sweet and sour and general tso chicken pieces. Ca: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS food handler voluntary discards milkshake into trash can.

Observed food contact plastic containers used to store TCS foods unclean to sight and touch with left over food debris. Ca: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS food handler relocates food contact plastic containers to the three-compartment sink.

Observed frozen chicken being stored in a plastic container thawing at room temperature at the time of the inspection. Ca: Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C); 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) of this Rule, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process. COS food handler relocates chicken to the deep freezer.

Observed personal cellphone being stored on top of countertop and in close proximity to TCS foods. Ca: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS Person in charge relocates cellphone.

Observed approximately four wet wiping cloths being stored on top of countertops upon arrival. Ca: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS food handler relocates wet wiping cloths.

Observed multiple TCS foods being stored uncovered in the Frigidaire refrigerator and inside the Atosa prep top cooler at the time of inspection. Observed three bins of sesame chicken being stored uncovered in the Frigidaire refrigerator. Observed cooked two containers of cooked pasta noodles being stored uncovered in the Atosa prep top cooler. COS food handler covers food with saran wrap.