A Town China Express

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed failure to protect outer openings from potential entry of pests. Observed exit main kitchen door with visible gap on the side and bottom. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC advised to get gap sealed.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed failure to only use hand washing sink for washing hands. Observed lettuce and onions inside handwashing sink in main kitchen. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf PIC removed food items from sink.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensil for container of flour, observed handle in contact with food item. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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; PIC removed handle from food.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed failure to store tray of rice covered in cooler to limit overhead contamination. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC covered food item.

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed failure to properly date mark tray of cheese being stored in the walk-in cooler. (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf PIC discarded food item.