Oc Lau Nuong

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SHELF IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE STOVE BEING COVERED BY A CARDBOARD. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS/.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TWO SACS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND MULTIPLE BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PORK LIVER AT 57F AND THE GROUND BEEF AT 69F AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR DOUBLE INSERTS. FOUND SHELLED EGGS AT 72F IN A CONTAINER NEAR THE STOVE. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE FOOD HAD BEEN OUT ABOUT 30 MIN, PER OPERATOR. IT WAS RETURNED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR. FOUND THE MELTED BUTTER AT 112F AND THE CRAWFISH SAUCE AT 130F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SA: REHEAT TO 165F AND HOT HOLD AT 135F OR ABOVE.

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.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. NOTE: REMOVE THE SHELF ABOVE THE MOP SINK TO PROVIDE HOOKS FOR THE MOP. FOUND A CELL PHONE ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARD.

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.

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

4TH TIME VIOLATION MISSING THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR THE RAW FOODS. [CA] PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WARNING. COS

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOAMING HAND SANITIZER AT THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP. COS

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.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR MORE OFTEN.

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.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

THIRD TIME VIOLATION MISSING THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR THE RAW OYSTERS. [CA] PROVIDE CONSUMER WARNING.

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.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] ENSURE THE HANDLE DOES NOT TOUCH THE ICE.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

YOU ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING WITHOUT A PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE A CURRENT PERMIT TO OPERATE. SEE 48 HRS NOTICE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD IN BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF JACKETS STORED ON THE SHELVES NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT HANGING FROM THE SOAP WALL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT.

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.