NORTHWESTERN LAN ZHOU RAMEN

5 findings recorded on Sep 18, 2026.

1. Inspector observationItem 4-1A ↗

   Food separation and protection

   (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Unwashed potatoes stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Raw meat stored on top of prep top table with bulk sugar stored underneath. //3rd CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION// 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…

   Inspector’s full note

   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 eat sauces in walk in cooler. Unwashed potatoes stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Raw meat stored on top of prep top table with bulk sugar stored underneath. //3rd CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION// 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 relocated foods to designated areas.

   Official report · Item 4-1A ↗

   Correction status not recorded

2. Inspector observationItem 12A ↗

   Food storage and contamination

   Large pot of chili oil stored on the floor. 3rD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION*** Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC relocated off the floor.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 12A

   Code .04(4)(q)

   Large pot of chili oil stored on the floor. 3rD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION*** Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC relocated off the floor.

   Official report · Item 12A ↗

   Correction status not recorded

3. Inspector observationItem 12B ↗

   Personal cleanliness

   Food handlers handling food without hair restraint and no facial hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee donned hat, and other employee donned beard guard.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 12B

   Code .03(5)(j)

   Food handlers handling food without hair restraint and no facial hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee donned hat, and other employee donned beard guard.

   Official report · Item 12B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

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