MANDARIN CAFE

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed multiple cartons of milk with an expiration date of 5/19/26 stored inside the prep unit near the stove. CA: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: The milk was discarded.

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed squeeze bottles and containers of seasoning, and vegetable oil unlabeled and unidentifiable. CA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled. Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: A roach was observed crawling on the cutting board of the prep unit near the wall. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests or using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed screen door not completely closed and gap at the floor about .5 inch. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Food debris was observed on the meat slicer and plates stored underneath the prep table inside the kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: The slicer and plates were removed.