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Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw chicken were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cooked chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various kitchen equipment and surrounding areas and walk-in cooler shelving have an accumulation of dust, white residue, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Inspector notes: 4 light bulbs under kitchen hood were non-functional during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink was observed draining slowly. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

Inspector notes: Various cooked foods in the walk-in cooler were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC informed.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various kitchen equipment and surrounding areas have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Inspector notes: Various shelves were observed line with cardboard. This material is not easily cleanable. PIC informed to cease practice.

Inspector notes: The kitchen hood vents have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as egg rolls and chicken fingers) in the walk-in refrigerator and in the front refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. -Staff moved the raw beef and placed raw beef on shelf below ready-to-eat foods during this inspection.

Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 bay sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by stacked food buckets. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. -Staff removed all the buckets from area during this inspection.

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Fried rice and ribs observed placed hot in the walk-in cooler in containers greater than four inches deep and covered with food wrap over containers. -Fried rice observed at 100 degrees F. and ribs observed at 90 degrees F. Per interview of staff, TCS foods were prepared 1 hour prior to this inspection. -Proper cooling methods reviewed. Staff removed the covers from the fried rice and ribs during this inspection and placed foods onto shallow sheet pans to allow for rapid cooling in the walk-in cooler. -Establishment shall keep a cooling food temperature log for foods in the cooling process. -Cooling food temperature log shall be completed and provided to Inspector upon the next inspection date.

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff removed the open beverage container during this inspection.