Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant

Mushrooms were being soaked at room temperature. Operator reported they usually need to be soaked for 6-7 hours., -Soak perishable foods in the fridge

The covers for the hot pot containers would not stay on during service, so they are not appropriate for protecting foods from contamination., ---------, The hot pot items were stored in a display cooler accessible to the public and there was no guard to protect it from contamination. , , Food must be protected from customer contamination. , , Install a sneeze guard.

There was a significant number of small flies observed throughout the kitchen. , , Pests must not be present in a food establishment as this increases the risk for food contamination. , , Consult with a professional pest control to abate the issue. In the meantime, conduct regular and frequent cleaning and ensure food is covered at all times when not in use.

Back storage room lights do not have covers., -Install shatterproof covers

Areas that require cleaning:, -Window sill in dim sum prep area, -Bulk containers, -Wall beneath sink in dim sum area

**Repeat violation, please send photo showing completion**, 2. There were clutter, empty boxes and waste in the dry food storage area and near the right back exit door., , The facility must be maintained in a clean and organized manner to facilitate cleaning and monitoring for pests. , , Reorganize the indicated areas and discard waste accordingly.