Chopsticks China Bistro

Inspector notes: Observed 3 containers of General Tso's chicken marked 11:30 - 4:00 as discard time on counter of main kitchen. PIC unable to provide time as a public health control written procedure. C/A: 1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify COS: EHS provided PIC with written template for time as public health control.

Inspector notes: Observed frying oil and soy sauce stored on the floor by the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. C/A: 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered egg drop soup and hot and sour soup in the steam table of main kitchen. Observed containers of General Tso's chicken uncovered on counter of main kitchen. Observed container of dry noodles uncovered underneath the steam table in the main kitchen. C/A: 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 with plastic wrap.

Inspector notes: Observed main kitchen back door propped open. C/A: 1. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed door

Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone placed on the prep table of the main kitchen. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Cell phone removed.

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink tumbler stored on the prep area of the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. C/A: employees should eat and drink in desingated areas away from food and equipment COS: Drink removed.

Inspector notes: Observed beef thawing at room temperature at the 3 compartment sink in the main kitchen. C/A: 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.