Manchu Wok

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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OBSERVED CHICKEN IN HOT BOX HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 111 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

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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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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OBSERVED CHICKEN IN PREP AREA HELD AT 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 12 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

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 COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

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OBSERVED COOLING CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED INDICATED CHICKEN WAS MADE 2 HOURS AND 50 MINUTES PRIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD GOES FROM 135 TO 70 F WITHIN THE FIRST TWO HOURS. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION. ISSUED.

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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING.

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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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. STAFF CALLED MANAGER IN A DIFFERENT RESTAURANT TO COME IN AND SERVE AS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH RESTAURANT HAS A CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN HELD AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80-110F. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR HALLWAY WALLS.

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING 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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DERBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. ISNTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- 3 LARGE TRAYS OF ASSORTED FRIED RICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT (50.5F, 52.1F,53.2F), 2 CONTAINERS OF LIQUID EGGS 45.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON SODA DISPENSING TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 32 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE COMMON SECTION OF THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEING STORED ON FLOOR NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTEND THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND AREA SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THFE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNSERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMEN SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREAS.---ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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.