China Palace

Official wording

Observed operator using soiled meat slicer to slice frozen beef. Ensure meat slicer is cleaned after 4 hours and food contact surfaces are clean before use to prevent food contamination. Operator instructed to stop using slicer and to clean and sanitize meat slicer before resuming use. Operators cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Operator instructed to record time machine is cleaned.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report. Or ask the food facility for the inspection report. A green placard was issued.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.