Taste Good Chinese Food, 1609 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)	12/01/2015	Inspection	Collected: Application, Fee (Check # 221, $315.00), and both proofs of insurance. Note: Drop off handwash signs and copy of inspection report next time in Niagara Falls. Coolers/Cold Holds: <45o f. Hot Holds: >140o f. Hand Barriers/Hair Restraints: OK 3-Bay Sink: Wash -->Rinse --> Sanitize (50 ppm) --> Air Dry Wipe Cloth Bucket: 100 ppm CL- Choke Poster/CPR Kit/Permit: Posted Cooler Thermometers: OK
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin	04/02/2015	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/22/2014	Re-Inspection	Previous violations corrected
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	12/04/2014	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/25/2014	Re-Inspection
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Improper thawing procedures used Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)	03/26/2014	Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred	12/18/2013	Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	04/08/2013	Inspection	8A--Storage throughout kitchen and storage is found on pop crates, on the floor, and on racks that do not allow easy access to clean beneath. 11D--Shelving and surfaces in all refridgerators/freezers and floors of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer has food debris. 15B--Lighting in prep/storage/3-bay/kitchen areas is not sufficient. Some grease build-up on vent hood covers.
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).	12/13/2012	Inspection	5C Dumplings for won ton soup containing pork were out on the countertop. The temp was 71dF, taken with inspector's digital thermometer. Temp taken at 12:40PM. Dumplings were taken out of cooler after 11:00AM. Corrected, dumplings were voluntarily discarded.
Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	05/21/2012	Re-Inspection	12c- no cold water available at handwash station 13b- dumster area still has some garbage around it
Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance Improper thawing procedures used Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.	04/26/2012	Inspection	2C - At 2:40pm inspectors found in walk-in cooler containers fo raw chicken stored over containers of raw onion and raw broccoli, Cook had staff move raw chicken Corrected 4A - 14C - At 2:30PM Inspectors found a gallon container of Hot Shot pesticide below shelving unit in food preparation area. Cook voluntarily discarded pesticide. Corrected 5A - At 2:00pm these inspectors found a small ziplock bag of raw pork sitting on top of a cold hold well and not in the well. It temped at 63 degrees F. It was out about 1.5 hrs. as per cook and we allowed it to be put back in cooler. Corrected 5C - At 1:45 these inspectors found the following food sitting out at room temperature and temped using a calibrated food testing thermometer. Twelve egg rolls at 62 degrees F. ,General Tsao's chicken at 58 degrees(About 3 pounds). All out about one half hour per cook, allowed to put back into refrigerator. Corrected 6A - At 2:10 these inspectors found about 2 pounds of rice in a rice hot hold whichtemped at 125 degrees F. Per Cook, rice was cooked one hour ago, we allowed to reheat up tp 165 degrees F. Corrected 8A - Inspectors found unlabeled gallon of cooking wine, had cook label it. Corrected 8F - At 2:20 inspectors found about one case of chicken wings setting out at room temperature improperly thawing. Cook put under running water let than 70 degrees. Corrected 11B and 11C - No sanitizer bucket made up to store wipe cloths or sanitize food contact surfaces. 11D - Lower shelving of food preparation table has food debris. 12C- -Hand washing sink had no cold water, the water was turned off due to a leak, drain was slow 13B - Dumpster area had garbage on ground 15A - Walk-in cooler floor is dirly
In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Improperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper	12/08/2011	Inspection	8A--Product in, both, the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer found uncovered and stored on the floor. Both cooler are also cluttered. 8B--Scoop for rice found in a bin of standing water. Removed, then washed, rinsed, sanitized and put in the product with the handle out. Corrected. 10B--Cardboard found lining the floor of the walk-in cooler. This does not make the floor smooth and easily accessible for cleaning. 12B--The toilet in the restroom does not flush, and the water continuously runs. 15A--Grease build-up found on the floor beneath the cook line equipment. (Especially around the legs of the equipment)
No violation noted during this evaluation.	05/09/2011	Re-Inspection
Improper thawing procedures used Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance	04/05/2011	Inspection	8A- Food stored in a tin can (old ketchup can). 8A- Plastic bowls without handles used to serve rice. 8F- Frozen chicken found thawing at room temperature. 5B- Fried rice in walkin cooler at a temperature of 93 degrees after > 2 hours- cooked at noon - now 3 pm - rice discarded. 6A- Hot/sour soup- hot holding at 122 degrees- > 2 hours- discarded due to time factor. 10A- Bare wood shelf- (front araea); peeling paint on wood surfaces- three bay sink area. 11B - Sanitizer not adequate strength- made up again. 13B- Dumpster area - additional debris located around the dumpster.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	12/15/2010	Inspection	8A--Product found stored on floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and throughout main kitchen area, storage must be >=6"" off of the floor or on easily movable racks to allow for easy access to clean beneath. Some product in the walk-in cooler found uncovered. Repeat 15A--Floor of walk-in cooler is lined with cardboard, not smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repeat.
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Hair is improperly restrained Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	07/22/2010	Inspection	5C--4 egg rolls found in pan on counter by deep fryers measuring 60 degrees using inspector's calibrated food testing thermometer. Length of time food was out on counter could not be determined, product was voluntarily discarded by owner. Corrected. 8A--Food products found in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer stored on floor, not >=6 off of the floor or on easily movable carts to allow for easy access for cleaning. Some foods also found in both units uncovered. 8E--Cooler @ front of kitchen is missing a thermometer. 9C--No food handlers in kitchen have hair properly restrained. 12D--Women's room door is not self closing. 14B--Front door was wide open at the start of the inspection, and the back screen door of kitchen has a gap at the bottom. 14C--Glue fly traps hanging above food prep area and food traffic areas. 15A--Cardboard found lining floor and shelf beneath eggs in walk-in cooler, not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. 16--CPR kit and sign are not present in dining area. Repeat.
Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	12/03/2009	Inspection	2E - Food testing thermometer not accurate, off by 10 degrees from inspectors calibrated thermometer. Was corrected at this time. 10B - Fan covers in walkin freezer have some grime buildup visable. 16 - No CPR kit available
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Improper thawing procedures used	12/10/2008	Inspection	5A: Large pan, about 1/4 full of raw chicken slices, found in rear prep area. Temped at 49oF. It was determined that food had been out less than 2 hours, so pan was returned to walk-in by owner's husband to rechill to 45oF or less. Approx. one dozen previously cooked egg rolls found in wire basket on counter near deep fryer. Temped at 65oF. Determined to be out less than 2 hours. Returned to refrigerator by owner in order to rechill to 45oF or less. 8F: Approx. 3 lbs. of frozen shrimp found improperly thawing at room temperature. Reviewed proper procedures for thawing of food products. Returned to walk-in to complete thawing.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)	04/21/2008	Re-Inspection	8A- Some food still not labeled for contents in large plastic containers. 10B- Bare wood surfaces found on some dry food storage shelves, carts used for food storage and other surfaces (kitchen)- knife storage, pipe support- 3 bay sink.
In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).	03/19/2008	Inspection	5C- Eggs-65 degrees, precooked chicken products at 54 degrees not stored under refrigeration. Due to the time factor< 2 hours @ 45 degrees - 70 degrees, above products were placed back under refrigeration. 8A- Food not labeled for contents in large plastic containers. 8B- In use food dispensing utensils (plastic bowl) stored in the product. 8A- Food containers stored on the floor in the walkin freezer. 10B- Cardboard used to line storage shelves, on the floor of the walkin cooler, as a barrier between shelf (cooking) and refrigerator (food buildup noted)- not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. 10B- Bare wood surfaces found on dry food storage shelves, on carts used for food storage and other surfaces (kitchen)- knive storage, single service storage. 15A- Food buildup noted on the floors, kitchen surfaces, especially around and under equipment.
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded	12/11/2007	Inspection	1D: 1 #10 can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce and 1 #10 can of Asian Water Chestnuts were found in dry storage with severe dents. Owner Xiao Ling Chan said they return dented cans to supplier. Her husband immediately pulled items from shelf for return. 8A: 1-50# Bag of onions found on floor in storage area. Owner showed me receipt where they had just been delivered. Moved and raised off of floor. 11D: Some food buildup noted in freezer, on floor. 15A: Some food debris seen on floors of kitchen. 15C: Premises littered with unused chairs and children's toys, bikes, etc. primarily in dining area.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	01/19/2007	Re-Inspection	8A--Food is stored on floor in walk-in freezer. 10B--Dry storage shelves are bare wood making them not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat.
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Insects, rodents present Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.	12/11/2006	Inspection	5B--Breaded Chicken balls found on prep table in large bowls @ 110 degrees. Owner states, chicken was cooked @ 12:00pm and placed there to cool before put into cooler. Temperature was taken @ 1:30pm using inspector's calibrated food testing thermometer. Inspector allowed food to be reheated to 165 degrees and cooled in the proper method (120 degrees to 70 degrees uncovered in cooler < 4 inches in depth in 2 hours...then 70 degrees to < 45 degrees uncovered in cooler in an additional 4 hours then covered) Corrected. 8A--Oyster sauce and ketchup found stored in original cans in cook line cooler. 8A--Food containers in walk-in cooler are not covered properly. 8C--Cutting knives are stored in rack made of splintering bare wood. 10B--Panel wood is used to cover stainless steel prep table, not smooth and easily cleanable. 10B--Dry storage shelving is made of bare wood and is also lined with cardboard. Not smooth and easliy cleanable. 10B--Walk-in cooler floor and shelving is lined with cardboard. 11B--Sanitizer towels were not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected. 11D--Walk-in freezer floor has food debris build-up. 12D--Paper towel and toilet paper are not properly put in dispenser units for customer use in men's and women's rooms. 14A--Excessive flies present in men's room.
Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.	12/08/2005	Inspection	2E: Accurate themometer not available to monitor food cooking, hot holding, cooling and reheating procedures in kitchen area. Establishment's thermometer read 60oF, while inspectors' read 72oF. Thermometer was recalibrated at time of inspection. Corrected.

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Taste Good Chinese Food, 1609 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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