Taste of China

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed in the main kitchen visible light entry of the screen door with the back door open. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of rodents and pest by solid, self-closing, tight fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the back door of the establishment to eliminate visible light entry.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed in the main kitchen’s prep top cooker , a container of raw shell eggs stored behind a container of chopped onions. Also observed in the main kitchen’s WIC a container of raw shrimp and raw chicken stored above multiple packages of eggroll wrappers. Foods, raw and ready to eat, shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged prep top cooler and WIC for proper storage hierarchy.

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed multiple sauce bottles without label of content name near the cookline of the main kitchen. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name in English.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed multiple bulk packages of raw beef thawing at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC relocated raw been to the meat prep sink and ran cool running water for proper thawing.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: observed visible light entry at the bottom of the screen door with the back door open. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to repair screen door and to close the back door.

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observed no food allergen awareness training during time of inspection. Advised PIC Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction to obtain and provide food allergen awareness training to the Health Authority.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed back hand sink obstructed by multiple chairs and stools. Advised PIC that all hand wash sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed chairs and stools from the back hand wash sink.