The Pearl Chinese and Thai

Inspection item: Food properly labeled; original container

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Observed foods taken out of its original container not properly labels throughout the main kitchen. CA: PIC will ensure to create labels for all. d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. 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. New Violation.

Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Observed several foods stored directly on the floor throughout teh main kitchen (Walk-in cooler, egg-in freezer, and dry storage). CA: PIC will love all food above ground. q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. New Violation.

Inspection item: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Observed rags stored in in brown water in a bucket with 0ppm sanitizer. COS; PIC replaced teh water with sanitizer and clean rags. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and New Violation.

Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Observed knifes and utensils stored in between equipment near prep sink. COS: PIC placed utensils on rack. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Observed single-use articles being re-used in duck sauce, soy sauce, rice, flour, salt, and corn starch containers. COS: PIC discarded single-use articles. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Inspection item: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Code 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j)

Observed no test strip available for the Dishmachine and the sani buckets. CA: PIC will obtain the test strips. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf Repeat Violation.

Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Code 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g)

Observed holes and missing ceiling panels in the dry storage area. CA: PIC will ensure that all ceiling panels are restored. f) Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 1. Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable. 2. Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. New Violation.

Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Observed employee foods and drinks stored in food prep and customer food storage area; there is no employee designated area for storage and food. CA: PIC will create employee designated area for food and personal belonging storage. b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. New Violation.