China Express, 3526 Manthey Rd, Stockton, CA 95206 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Address: 3526 Manthey Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
Phone: 209-957-4917
Last inspection: 01/22/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/22/2016Reinspection
  • Critical: Hands Clean/Properly Washed/Proper Glove Use (corrected on site)
    Details:
    Observed employee wash their hands at the prep sink without soap. Instructed employee to wash their hands at the hand sink with soap, warm water, and paper towels. Corrected on site.
    Comment:
    Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))
  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    Cut veggies and cooked noodles are stored at room temp. Store in the cooler until use today. The rice scoop is being stored at room temp water. The rice scoop container is placed into a bigger container with ice. The temp of the water is at 51 F. Store the rice scoop in ice water today.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Food Contamination and Adulteration
    Details:
    A meat slicer that is covered in a bag is being stored inside the restroom. Employee states it is not being used. Remove today and do not store food items or food equipment inside the restroom.
    Comment:
    Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. No food containing artificial trans-fat, including oil, shortening, or margarine containing trans-fat may be stored, distributed, or served by, or used in the preparation of any food within a food facility (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3, 114377)
  • Approved Thawing Methods
    Details:
    Raw meat is being thawed at room temp. Thaw under running water, inside the cooler, or during cooking today.
    Comment:
    Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
  • Proper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Details:
    The wiping cloths are stored in the counters. Store on inside the sanitizer bucket when not in use. Correct today.
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
    Comment:
    The restroom hand sink is draining slowly. Fix in 3 days.
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    There is some dirt and debris underneath the stove. Clean in 1 week.
01/08/2016Routine
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
01/05/2015Reinspection
  • Critical: Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Food Contact Surfaces Sanitized or Warewashing Sanitization
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Rodents, Insects or Animals Inside Facility
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Food Protected from Contamination
    Comment:
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
12/19/20142nd - Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/25/2014Facility Reopen
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/24/2014Closure Notice
  • Rodents, Insects, Birds or Animals Inside Facility
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
06/10/2014Reinspection
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Living or Sleeping Quarters Inside Facility
    Comment:
    No sleeping accommodations shall be in any room where food is prepared, stored or sold. (114285, 114286)
06/02/2014Reinspection
  • Critical: Improper Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135#F to 70#F, within 2 hours, and then from 70#F to 41#F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Rodents, Insects, Birds or Animals Inside Facility
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Not Washing Fruits and Vegetables Before Use
    Comment:
    Raw, whole produce shall be washed prior to preparation. (113992)
  • Toxic Substances Improperly Identified/Stored/Used
    Comment:
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Premises: Not Clean/Litter Free
    Details:
    Not Vermin-Proof
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
05/16/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/24/2013Reinspection
  • Critical: Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Lack of Personal Cleanliness and Hair Restraints
    Comment:
    All employees preparing, serving or handling food or utensils shall wear clean, washable outer garments or uniforms and shall wear a hairnet, cap, or other suitable covering to confine hair. (113969, 113971)
  • Toxic Substances Improperly Identified/Stored/Used
    Comment:
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
04/30/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/16/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
04/23/2012Routine

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