Northern China Eatery

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed in-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (rice and flour) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. COS: Employee relocated handle above food. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed unit in reach in cooler dripping water into in empty pan. CA: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed bottom shelf of reach-in freezer heavily soiled.CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Employee cleaned bottom of reach in freezer.

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: Unable to verify that food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to disease that are transmissible through food. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Provided employee health reporting template.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed hand sink blocked with a box of raw chicken. COS: Employee relocated box of raw chicken. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed encrusted, soiled food residue on deli slicer. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Time as a public health control: procedures and records — Inspector Note: Observed container of cut, shredded cabbage sitting on stainless steel table with no time tracking. COS: Employee indicated time from 11AM to 3PM. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if; (I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or (II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, (III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and (IV) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2.(ii)(I) and (II). (iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf (iv) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;P and (v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.P