Beijing BBQ Restaurant

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw meat stored above ready to eat food inside the walk in. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like substance buildup inside the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water temperature at the 3-comp sink measured at 103F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHfs measured at improper holding temperatures include fried eggs (55F), cooked rice (68F), sautéed pickles (59F).PIC stated items were cooked less than 4hours ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC time marked PHFs to discard within 4 hours of removal from temperature control.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wet soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Numerous fruits flies observed in the prep surface area and above dry storage shelves. [CA] Facility shall be free of flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink by the steam table drains slowly. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Food containers stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Bulk condiments stored uncovered. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.