PHO 99

Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2D

Code .06(2)(o)

Observed a spoon in the hand washing sink of the facility. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC removed spoon from the hand sink to three compartment sink. Hand sink was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Inspection item: Inspection item 3-1C

Code .04(1)

Observed mold-like growth on skin of eggrolls. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P) Corrective Actions: PIC discarded eggrolls.

Inspection item: Inspection item 4-1A

Code .04(4)(n)1

Observed PIC using single use gloves and switching tasks (handing raw beef before touching raw onions) without rewashing hands and donning new gloves. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) Corrective Actions: PIC instructed to stop task, take of contaminated gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves before continuing with task. Contaminated containers of raw onions discarded.

Inspection item: Inspection item 4-1A

Code .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)

(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-at French fries in the freezer. Observed raw beef stored above sliced onions on the door of freezer. Observed raw beef stored behind ready-to eat onion topping in table top prep cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: PIC rearranged contents in the freezer to correct order of food items based on cooked temps.

Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2A

Code .04(4)(c)1(iv)

Observed multiple containers of cut vegetables (cabbage, onions, peppers, cooked tofu) stored in cooler without lids and covers. Food must be protected from cross contamination by 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. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC place lids and covers on containers of cut vegetables.

Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2B

Code .05(7)(a)1

Observed several plates and bowls stored as clean with food debris still on the surface. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Plates and bowls were moved to the three compartment sink where employee re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1C

Code .04(6)(d)

Observed multiple containers of raw chicken, raw beef, cooked chicken, and cooked brisket prepared last night temping above 41F in the prep cooler. TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (0.121°F per min or 29°F in 4 hours). Corrective Actions: PIC discarded all items temping above 41F. See temp log.

Inspection item: Inspection item 8-2B

Code .07(6)(b)

Observed two bottles of bleach and degreaser not properly labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC labeled the chemical bottles.

Inspection item: Inspection item 10D

Code .04(4)(d)

Observed soy sauce in an unlabeled squeeze bottle and seasonings in working containers near the wok not labeled with common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct violations by 10/23/2026.

Inspection item: Inspection item 11A

Code .04(6)(e)

Observed cooked chicken and cooked brisket in sealed plastic bags. Observed containers of raw beef and raw chicken tight sealed. Observed raw beef wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. All items prepared last night not cooling properly to 41F or below. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: PIC discarded all items. See temp log. Cooling methods were discussed with PIC.

Inspection item: Inspection item 12D

Code .04(4)(g)

Observed raw lobsters being washed in the vegetable sink. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC removed lobster and washed, rinsed, and sanitized vegetable sink.

Inspection item: Inspection item 14A

Code .04(4)(k)

Observed utensils stored in between use in water temping below 135F. Observed tongs stored in containers of beef and chicken with the handle directly in the food. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. 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; 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; 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, dry container; 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 the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC discarded water and washed the utensils. Tongs removed from the containers of beef and chicken.

Inspection item: Inspection item 15B

Code .05(3)(h),(i)

Observed chlorine test strips with an expiration date of 2024. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC obtained chlorine test strips that were not expired.

Inspection item: Inspection item 15C

Code .05(7)(a)2,3

Observed several contained stored as clean with sticker residue on the outside of the containers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct violation by 10/23/2026.