China Express

Observed the ambient air temperature inside the reach-in cooler (46°F) above 41°F. The food items inside the unit were at acceptable temperatures, but the ambient air temperature was above 41°F. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Corrected on Site (COS): Food items inside were moved to the walk-in cooler. Please have the reach-in cooler serviced/repaired, and the ambient air temperature must be 41°F or below before storing food inside.

Observed raw chicken stored above salmon and crab salad inside the walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: 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 Educate staff on proper food storage, use visual aid on the walk in cooler as guidance. Person in charge relocated the food items to appropriate location.

Observed cooked pork chunks (51°F) and cooked Shrimp (49°F) inside the prep top cooler above 41°F. Per person in charge the food items were prepped this morning. Ambient air temperature of the unit is 40°F. 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 or below. Items were relocated to the walk in cooler to decrease the temperature.