Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste
Last inspected: May 23, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste 13 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste is from May 23, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE RICE, FLOUR ETC. CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK RICE CONTAINER LID CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NEW LID.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIP-LOC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 2-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WOK STATION IN KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS BY PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBIS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES ESPECIALLY UNDER THE GRILL, AND GREASE FROM THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO REATTACH LADIES RESTROOM CABINET DOOR. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING TILES BEING HELD UP WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK, AND 1 COMP. SINK ALONG WALL BY MOP SINK DRAINING INTO THE MOP SINK, IMPROPER DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SINK AND 1 COMP. SINK RUNNING INTO A PROPER DRAIN, NOT THE MOP SINK.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER AND FURNACE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNERS UNDER DVD EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRIVATE DINING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG REFRIGERATOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546506 ON 5-28-15 32-REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 35-REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER,PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).
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May 28, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED VEGETABLES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD AND PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 29, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.
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Jul 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside Mahoney grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353391 DATED:06/27/2013. 33 CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. 09/27/2013 34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD. 09/27/2013 36 MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 09/27/2013 40 MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. 09/27/2013 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/22/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7- 42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SECTION OF SOUTHEAST CORNER CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Sep 26, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOT LINE WORK TABLE TOP IS FULL OF HARD TO CLEAN GAPS, REPAIR SAID TABLETOP SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER IS IN THE WAY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE HOT LINE KITCHEN, THE COOLER WAS MOVED AT THIS TIME, KEEP THE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR HAS GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE WOKS AND THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE A FLAT TOP THAT WILL CATCH FOOD AND DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND COVE THE TILE SO IT CLEANS UP EASILY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste on file is from May 23, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste.
Has Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Xiangli Xiangqin — Homestyle Taste means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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