Chinatown Chinese Restaurant Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. various items walk in freezer

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over produce Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. eggs, various items walk in cooler, walk in freezer, kitchen

Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee preparing and serving sushi Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. sushi bar employeeCorrected On Site.

Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl used as scoop in rice Repeat Violation.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout kitchen

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ice machine not in use at sushi station

Observed clean equipment stored on floor. pots and pans

Observed single-service items stored on floor.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hand sink in kitchen

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. hand sink in sushi station

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitcjen Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Repeat Violation.

Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage kitchen

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs above produce in walkin Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl used as scoop

Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.cookline reachin shelves rusted

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.

Observed ceiling in disrepair.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.kitchen .sdzvcccc

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.pots on egg crates.

Critical - vvvHandwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.s/bar area

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable.w/cooler .

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.small in kitchen

Ceiling tile missing. kitchen , broken tiles.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Advised to not use until repaired.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface with chicken in walkin freezer .

Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen and sushi bar Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons stored in soda machine ice. Corrected On Site.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. lowboy at sushi bar.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Rice Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. vinegar Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit by rice cooker.Corrected On Site.

Observed reuse of single-service articles. Re-using #10 cans for other products.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Container egg rolls are stored in does not have protection on the sides from contamination . walkin cooler.

Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walkin freezer .

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin coolerCorrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

Violation: 14-36-1Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. traulsen reachin cooler

Critical - Violation: 22-23-1Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Violation: 29-08-1Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water faucet broken at handsink in kitchen

Critical - Violation: 52-01-1Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Dine in menu and chinese takeout menus advertise " crab" in numerous places. Imitation crab is used.

Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Critical - Violation: 53A-11-1Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.

Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some employees have expired training.This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.

Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Repeat Violation.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by 5 gallon pails Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in employees bathroom .Corrected On Site.

Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Dine in menu and chinese takeout menus advertise " crab" in numerous places. Imitation crab is used.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. traulsen reachin cooler.

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some employees have expired training.This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. to shelf on cook's line.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.

Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 adult on food rack in kitchen.

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/13/09.

Observed food debris accumulated under equipment in sushi bar.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.Repeat Violation.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. traulsen reachin cooler

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by plastic container in sink Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. by rice cooker.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Galvanized garbage can used to store cornstarchCorrected On Site.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cardboard boxes Corrected On Site.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. reusing #10 cans for food storage.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walkin cooler

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin cooler in kitchen

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. trauls n reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found , 1 adult on shelving above cook's line.

Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 1 live adult roach on steamline.

Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 44 fresh droppings on top of dishmachine in kitchen .

Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 50 droppings behind ice cream freezer . Can't reach droppings .

Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. reusing soiled boxes for packaged food storage .

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. In kitchen Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Freezer

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water faucet broken at handsink in kitchen

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.This violation must be corrected by : 1/13/09.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sushi bar.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout kitchen