Yummy Kitchen

1. Raw meat was being stored adjacent to uncovered leafy greens in the walk-in cooler. Keep foods covered and separate raw meat from produce at all times., , 2. Half covered raw ground meat was being stored adjacent to apples and other produce in the walk-in cooler. Ensure raw meats are fully covered and separated from produce., , Staff was working on relocating items., , 3. White noodles were being strained near the two-compartment sink by the dishwasher, nearly contacting dirty dishes/pots. Both sink compartments were full of stacked dishes and large pots. Do not prep food near contaminated surfaces. Please use dedicated food prep sinks., , The operator moved the noodles away from the area.

- Shrimp/prawns were thawing in standing water in a container, measured at 13C. Do not thaw food at room temperature or in still water. Please keep cold water running during thawing, or plan ahead and thaw food in the cooler. The operator placed the container under cold running water., , **Discussed cooling foods. Please break down foods into smaller portions for faster cooling, use shallow containers, and stir often. Proper cooling methods include placing food items in a cooler, using an ice bath/ ice wands. Alternatively, plan ahead and cook foods in smaller batches.

1. Knives and other utensils with food debris were observed stored in an unsanitary gap between the wood chopping block and the counter. Please clean and relocate to a clean, designated storage area., , 2. Cooler and freezer bottom surfaces in the kitchen observed with build-up of food debris. Please clean and maintain.

Additional cleaning of back dry storage room. Please pull everything out to clean - observed some dry food spillage and possible mouse droppings., , Nov 2025: Please clean back dry storage room. No mouse droppings observed.

1. High-touch areas such as fridge, freezer, and hand sink handles in the kitchen were grimy. Please clean and sanitize regularly., , 2. Walls and floor corners had spills, splashes, and food debris that did not appear to be recent. Please clean and maintain these areas regularly., , 3. The black cart by the dishwashing area had food debris buildup. Please clean and maintain.

Dusty ceiling tiles and walls observed throughout kitchen. Please clean and maintain.

Expired food handling permit posted.

Additional cleaning of back dry storage room. Please pull everything out to clean - observed some dry food spillage and possible mouse droppings.

Please ensure sanitizer bucket (100PPM chlorine) set up along cook line and back prep area. Ensure wet cleaning cloths being maintained inside between uses.

Walk in cooler - observed tray of ginger store underneath raw chicken.

A scoop without a handle was being used to serve cooked rice. Please ensure only scoops with handles are used, ensuring that the scoops are stored in a manner that prevents the handles from coming in contact with food items., , REPEAT VIOLATION.

Chlorine test papers expired 04/23. Please purchase new ones.