China Palace Restaurant

*Ongoing Violation*, , ***Update from September 26, 2025***, There are three chest freezers and one was replaced. Two outstanding chest freezers require replacement or repair of the lids. , , Lids to multiple chest freezers are broken and taped with duct tape. Please replace the lids

1. No sanitizer readily available for use. , , Sanitizer solutions must be mixed to the appropriate concentration and readily available for use at all times., , 2. There was a wet cleaning cloth stored on the shelf touching clean equipment. , , 3. There were several wet cleaning cloths stored on food contact surfaces when not in use. , , , Cleaning cloths must be stored in the sanitizer solution when not in use to prevent the growth of bacteria.

The high-temperature dishwasher was non-functional. The final rinse temperature measured 53.6C., , Repair the dishwasher and ensure the final rinse temperature measures 71C.

Several mice were found at varying stages of decay in pest monitoring traps located in the staff washroom. , , The facility must be free of a pest infestation and maintained in a manner that prevents the attraction and harboring of pests.

1. Pest monitoring fly traps suspended directly above food handling areas. , , Food handling areas must be protected from contamination at all times. , , Remove fly traps suspended directly above food handling areas., , 2. Several raw meat products were uncovered in the walk-in cooler., , Ensure food products stored in the walk-in cooler is covered and protected from contamination., , 3. There was various food products stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler., , Store the food in the walk-in cooler at least six-inches above the floor., , 4. The exterior of the bulk containers were soiled with food debris., , Clean and sanitize the bulk containers.

1. There is a gap on the left and right side of the back exit door. , , Gaps must be sealed to prevent the entry of pests., , 2. No pest control records to review. , , Pest control records must be maintained onsite to review., , 3. Numerous large flies observed throughout the food establishment and touched food contact surfaces. , , The facility must be maintained in a manner that prevents the attraction and increase in number of flies.

1. Cardboard was used to line food contact surfaces throughout the facility., , Remove cardboard lining from food contact surfaces., , 2. The light cover by the dishwashing area was cracked, , Replace the light cover by the dishwashing area., , 3. The paint on the walls throughout the facility were chipped and soiled with dry spillage, dust, and grime. , , 4. The paint on the door leading to the kitchen was chipped, , Clean and repaint the walls and the door opening to the kitchen. , , 5. The door for the staff washroom was open and does not have a self-closing device., , Install a self-closing device for the staff washroom and ensure the door is closed at all times.

*Ongoing Violation*, , Lids to multiple chest freezers are broken and taped with duct tape. Please replace the lids

1. Observed food debris accumulated in between the gasket to the walk-in cooler. , , 2. The cooling racks were soiled with dry food debris located in the walk-in cooler., , Thoroughly clean and sanitize soiled surfaces and equipment throughout the facility, , 3. There was significant grease accumulation in the ventilation canopy., , Clean and sanitize the ventilation canopy. , , 4. The ice scoop was soiled. , , Ensure utensils are regularly cleaned and sanitized., , 5. The handle of the hand whisk was in disrepair and taped., , Discard the damaged hand whisk and ensure utensils are maintained in good repair.

1. Significant food spillage, debris, and grime observed underneath the grill and wok station. , , 2. Significant accumulation of debris and dry spillage observed underneath shelving units located on the east and north side of the wall. , , 3. Significant debris accumulated underneath the stairs leading to the back exit door. , , 4. Significant debris accumulated behind the shelving unit in the closet., , 5. There was dust throughout the ceiling tiles in the kitchen and dishwashing area. , , Thoroughly clean and sanitize soiled surfaces and equipment throughout the facility.

*Ongoing Violation*, , Lids to multiple chest freezers are broken and taped with duct tape. Please replace the lids

Pest control records were not available., , Obtain pest control records.

*Ongoing Violation*, , Lids to multiple chest freezers are broken and taped with duct tape. Please replace the lids

There was raw chicken hanging in the walk-in cooler above and adjacent to produce (eggplant and lettuce). Staff relocated the chicken., , Please ensure to have adequate separation between meat and produce to prevent cross- contamination.

1. Cooked pork belly was stored at room temperature. The internal temperature was 26C., The pork belly was discarded. , , 2. A bag of cooked vegetables and pork were stored at room temperature. The internal temperature was 12C. The bag was placed in the prep cooler., , Ensure that high risk food items are stored at below 4C or above 60C at all times.

There was a container of frozen shrimp being thawed at room temperature., , Staff related the tray into the walk-in cooler.

There was a tray of cooked chicken feet stored in the floor in the kitchen. The tray was relocated to the walk-in cooler., , All food items must be maintained at least 6 inches from off the floor.

1. Mouse droppings were observed in the dry storage area and behind the stand mixer. , , Thoroughly clean and sanitize all areas contaminated by mice droppings., , 2. Several horse flies were observed in the dishwashing area and back storage room. Fly tapes were also completely full of flies., , Replace the fly tapes., , 3. Pest control records were not available., , Obtain pest control records.

*Ongoing Violation*, , The screen door at the back has many gaps. , , Seal the gaps in the screen door.

An ice scoop was stored and completely submerged in the ice machine., , Staff removed the scoop.

The interior of the prep coolers were insanitary and had an accumulation of grease and food debris., , Thoroughly clean and sanitize the prep coolers.

*Ongoing Violation*, , Lids to multiple chest freezers are broken and taped with duct tape. Please replace the lids

Buildup of dirt, grime, and grease observed in many areas of facility. , , A deep clean is required in the following areas: All floors, walls, ceiling, underneath all food equipment, under all shelves in dry storage, behind the chest freezer in dry storage, behind the cookline, and in the dishwashing area.