Thien Long Restaurant

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FAUCET. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CEILING MISSING THE COVERING FOR THE ATTIC SPACE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] ENCLOSE THE CEILING OPENING. FOUND SOME SPIDERWEBS ON THE WALL NEAR THE AIR CURTAIN IN THE BACK. [CA] REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LARGE POT STORED IN THE MOP SINK. [CA] THE MOP SINK IS TO BE USED FOR MOPS AND TO DISCARD THE WASTE WATER. THE SCREEN DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE LOWER PART OF THE SCREEN. [CA] REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR.

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

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AN EMPLOYEE THAWING FISH IN A LARGE POT ON THE FLOOR WITH A HOSE FEEDING IT WATER. ALSO FOUND A POT WITH PORK THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

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

Food storage: food storage containers identified

In plain English

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

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE WARE WASH SINK. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. NOTE: OPERATOR STATES THEY HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT SERVICES THE FACILITY TWICE PER MONTH.: POLARIS FOUND A FEW FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE FRUIT 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.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOOD BAFFLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CONTAINERS WITH FOOD 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

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

Inspector’s notes

THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR 1 IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOKED NOODLES STORED OVERNIGHT AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR 1. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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 A CAP HANGING FROM THE SHELF CONTAINING DRY FOOD ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND AN EMPLOYEE’S CUP STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS WITH A LID.

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

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LARGE OPEN BAG OF POTATO STARCH. [CA] ONCE OPENED, STORE ITS CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS CARDS TO BE EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS 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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PAIR OF SHOES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A DRYS STORAGE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS FOUND THE BACK (VENTILATION) DOOR WITH OPENINGS GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH ON THE BOTTOM AND ON THE TOP. [CA] REDUCE THE GAPS TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.

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

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A LINER FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. [CA] DO NOT USE CARDBOARD TO LINE THE SHELVES. COS

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

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND GREASE ON THE DRY FOOD SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES MORE OFTEN. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA 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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A TRAY WITH NOODLES 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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WINDEX SPRAY BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO BOTTLES WITH SOY SAUCE IN THE DRYS STORAGE SHELF AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE CLEANERS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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.