New China Dragon
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2022
78
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at New China Dragon, the earliest from 2010. New China Dragon was last inspected on Sep 23, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at New China Dragon since Sep 23, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so New China Dragon trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 9, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARD STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED GLUEBOARD ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN,PORK) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION (NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING CALIBRATED PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT PRESENTED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES IN WATER HEATER AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND COVER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN PROPER CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED LARGE REACH OVER DAMAGED AND BROKEN LID FREEZER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD SYSTEM AND HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST IMPROVE LIGHTNING AND REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.3F AND FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN BEING HELD INSIDE AT 55.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH BROCCOLI BEING PREPARED/CHOPPED ON TOP OF A DIRTY, NON-FOOD SURFACE OF THE TOP OF A BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE/CHOPPED FRESH VEGETABLES ON CLEAN, FOOD CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGER REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS AT 56.3F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $21.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO RESPOND TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE OR ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND TOP OF THE REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDE OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS AT THE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. NOT PERMANENTLY SEALED, THIN FLEXIBLE PLASTIC. MUST PROVIDE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED METAL, SEALED WOOD OR HARD PLASTIC SPLASH GUARDS THAT ARE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WITH NO OPENINGS/CREVICES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CHOP STICKS OR FOOD HOLDING DELIVERY BAGS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE METAL DEEP FRYER.---DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE AND EXHAUST FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL. EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GALLON CONTAINER AS A MEANS OF PIPING EXTENSION TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST EXTEND PIPING. LEAK FROM REFRIGERATION PIPING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST EXTEND PIPING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.---MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN THE WASHROOM, ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MISSING TILE BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BATHROOM CEILING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1982891 DATED 2/8/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, #38) NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #41) NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN FLOORS LONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR ENTRANCE, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BATHROOM CEILING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON FLOOR AND WATER AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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82
May 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE, AND SALT AND OTHER OPEN IN USE FOOD ITEMS IN 5 GALLON BUCKETS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LEAKING CONDITION NEXT TO 3 BOTTLES OF BLEACH. BUCKETS OF FOOD PRODUCT WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ADULT COCKROACH AND LIVE BABY COCKROACH WITHIN WASHROOM. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT ON A MONTHLY BASIS UNTIL ACTIVITY IS ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1506483 DATED 4/30/15 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING :#30 FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS, #32 WALK IN COOLER SHELVING/RACKS HAD PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED #33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. #41 STOCK ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF GRILLS NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, OBERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR BACK DOOR UNCLEAN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER NEAR WALK IN UNCLEAN, OBSERVED WALLS IN BATHROOM UNCLEAN AND WALL OPENINGS TO THE LEFT OF TOILET, OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULAITON. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF FOOD PREP SINK BROKEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT PREP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INNACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA ON DEST WITHIN SEATING AREA. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA AND GET RID OF ANY UNEEDED ITEMS.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handler list for next routine inspection.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE RESTROOM AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE RESTROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER, ICE BOX FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUNDS CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE A SCOOPER WITH A LONG HANDLE FOR SCOOPING RICE OR AN ADEQUATE SCOOPER. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE RICE BEING HELD IN A LARGE GRAY PLASTIC TUB.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUSTY PATCHES AT THE STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DOOR AND SEAL HOLES AT SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOKING AREA HEAVEY EQUIPMENT AND ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND MANY DEAD MOSQUITOS AND OTHER DEAD INSECTS ALONG THE WINDOW WALL BASE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE PREP SINK
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE OR UNTIL USE.
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May 20, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER, ICE BOX FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUNDS CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE A SCOOPER WITH A LONG HANDLE FOR SCOOPING RICE OR AN ADEQUATE SCOOPER. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE RICE BEING HELD IN A LARGE GRAY PLASTIC TUB
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUSTY PATCHES AT THE STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DOOR AND SEAL HOLES AT SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOKING AREA HEAVEY EQUIPMENT AND ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE PREP SINK
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE OR UNTIL USE.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER, ICE BOX FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUNDS CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE A SCOOPER WITH A LONG HANDLE FOR SCOOPING RICE OR AN ADEQUATE SCOOPER. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE RICE BEING HELD IN A LARGE GRAY PLASTIC TUB.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUSTY PATCHES AT THE STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DOOR AND SEAL HOLES AT SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE SCREEN ON THE EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITIING AND READY FOR USE IN WARMER WEATHER. DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOKING AREA HEAVEY EQUIPMENT AND ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE PREP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE OR UNTIL USE.
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Feb 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELF WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSIDE THE WASH ROOM / STORAGE, ON SHELVES AND UNDER THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA. TWENTY OR MORE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THREE DIRTY UNCOVERED CONTAINERS HALF FILLED WITH WATER AND WASTE OIL STORED BY THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER OUT SIDE IN THE ALLEY, BY THE REAR DOOR.OBSERVED ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE AND OIL CONTAINERS DIRTY PLASTICS,USED METAL SPONGES,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS. WASTE OIL CONTAINER DIRTY WITH GREASE ON OUTSIDE LID AND GREASE IS SPLATTERED ON WALL BEHIND THE SAID CONTAINER.FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-11, REPORT #596505 #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP TABLE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WOK AND DEEP FRYER. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED, AND FLOOR EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORED RAW AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS,DISHES STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: HOOD,FILTERS, INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS,UNDER THE SHELF IN FRONT OF WOKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN WALL ABOVE FRONT COUNTER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNKNOWN PARTICLES FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL CCOLERS, INCLUDED PREP TOP COOLER AND FREEZERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM PREP AREA,STORE THEM AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING PAPER CAP,HOWEVER ALL HIS HAIR WERE OUT OF CAP(HAIR NOT RESTRAINT).PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA
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Oct 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ONE COMPT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK, CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP TABLE AND ONE COMPT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WOK AND DEEP FRYER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM PART OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors under pallets, storage shelving in rear storage area need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, damaged or stained shall be replaced/repair.walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shields in bathroom, shall be provided, light shields in prep area, dining area not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Dragon on file is from Sep 23, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at New China Dragon.
Has New China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Dragon have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New China Dragon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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