CHOU LEE RESTAURANT

3 findings recorded on Oct 23, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 4-1A ↗

   Food separation and protection

   Observed raw cut chicken, raw cut beef stored directly next to cooked diced chicken, cooked shrimp, and cooked cut beef stored at the large prep top. Cooked diced chicken was observed stored directly next to raw chicken wings in the walk in cooler.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food separated and protected

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

   Observed raw cut chicken, raw cut beef stored directly next to cooked diced chicken, cooked shrimp, and cooked cut beef stored at the large prep top. Cooked diced chicken was observed stored directly next to raw chicken wings in the walk in cooler. Raw cut chicken was observed stored directly on top of raw beef steak on the shelf with other raw beef in the walk in cooler. COS: Cooked meats were discarded. Raw chicken was moved to the lower shelf in the walk in cooler Advised PIC of proper food storage at prep top. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, 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 Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-1A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Observed pink and black substance build on the inside of the ice machine in direct contact with ice. COS: Ice was discarded by employee and machine was clean while inspector was onsite.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Observed pink and black substance build on the inside of the ice machine in direct contact with ice. COS: Ice was discarded by employee and machine was clean while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase clean frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Dishes stored as clean were observed with food debris particles on the food contact surface. COS: Dishes were moved to dish pit to be washed.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

   Dishes stored as clean were observed with food debris particles on the food contact surface. COS: Dishes were moved to dish pit to be washed. Advised PIC if dishes are not used for customers have them removed from main kitchen to prevent derbis build. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.