Chinese Gourmet Express, 5308 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINESE GOURMET EXPRESS
Address: 5308 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: 209-478-0298
Last inspection: 02/12/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    The 2 door beverage air and 3 door prep coolers are not cold enough. Maintain at 41 F or lower at all times.
    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:
    Peeled and cut onions are stored in a card board box that had raw chicken. Discontinue practice of using card board boxes. Use cleanable bins for all food.
    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)
  • Food Storage/Display Properly Labeled
    Details:
    Round and grey food bin is not labeled. Label today. Storing boxes on walk in floors. Raise 6 inches off floors.
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    Wood rice spoon is damaged. Discard and replace. Ice maker is leaking. Small amount of mold in deflector plate. Repair leak and clean unit.
    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: Proper Storage / Use
    Details:
    CO2 tanks in the back are not secured. Secure at all times.
    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)
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Details:
    Thermometer inside the 2 door beverage air is 10 degrees off. Replace today.
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Proper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Details:
    Sanitizer not set up in kitchen. Set up before food prep starts.
    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:
    Mop sinks faucet is damaged. Anti-siphon device shall be repaired or replace faucet.
  • Premises: Clean/Litter Free
    Details:
    Vermin-Proof
    Comment:
    Personal items lack designated location. Provide. All personal items shall be stored away from food or utensils.
02/12/2016Routine
  • Demonstration of knowledge
    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).
  • Food Storage/Display Properly labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
03/05/2015Reinspection
  • 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))
  • Demonstration of knowledge
    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).
  • 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 Storage/Display Properly labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Proper 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)
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Proper 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))
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
02/12/2015Routine
  • 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).
  • 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))
02/27/2014Reinspection
  • Critical: Improper Cooling Methods
    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
  • 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).
  • 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))
  • 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)
  • 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
02/12/2014Routine
  • 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))
  • Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
03/01/2013Reinspection
  • 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)
  • Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
02/15/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/22/2012Reinspection

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