Observation: Rice/dumplings/wontons thawing at room temperature.
Corrective Action: This is an unacceptable practice. Ensure that food is stored under mechanical refrigeration for thawing.
Observation: Daikon mixtures, tofu, and various other potentially hazardous foods are stored at room temperature for service.
Corrective Action: Ensure that this food is either stored under mechanical refrigeration or implement a system whereby the food in the inserts is served within 2 hours after removing from mechanical refrigeration. Consider the use of time labels or using timers on a 2 hour cycle to ensure that this is achieved.
Observation: Ice scoop stored above ice machine on a hard to clean surface.
Corrective Action: Store ice scoop in an easily cleanable container.
Observation: Raw food that is not ready to eat stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and freezer.
Corrective Action: Store all raw food that is not ready to eat (pork, chicken, beef etc.) below and separate from ready to eat foods. Designate a section in the walk in cooler and freezer for raw foods that are not ready-to-eat.
Observation: There is an accumulation of dirt behind and underneath equipment.
Corrective Action: Enhanced cleaning is required in these areas.
Observation: Bare wood shelving adjacent to the dishwasher.
Corrective Action: Refinish the bare wood shelving so that it is smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable.
Observation: Cracked peeling shelves in the kitchen area, cracked uncleanable painted drywall in the grill area wall.
Corrective Action: Refinish the shelving and drywall so that it is smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable.
Observation: Temperature records for the service kitchen have not been completed.
Corrective Action: Ensure that temperature records are complete and up to date at all times.