Chow's Country Buffet

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• Code 02Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory

  Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

  Flour and salt not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

• Code 06Food properly thawed

  Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

  See stop sale. Raw tuna stored in reach in cooler in sushi station completely thawed in package.

• Code 08Food protection and cross-contamination

  Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

  Several oil containers throughout kitchen. Operator removed

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

  Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.

  Avocados cut without being washed

• Code 10In-use utensils properly stored

  Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

  Multiple knives on cook line between equipment. Operator removed

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

• Code 14Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained

  Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

  In rice containers. Operator removed

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 22Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

  Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

  Reach in cooler by fryers

• Code 23Non-food contact surfaces clean

  Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Hood filters

  Repeat violation

• Code 24Clean equipment storage and air drying

  Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

  By triple sink area

• Code 32Restrooms

  Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

  In employee restroom inside kitchen

  Repeat violation

• Code 35Insects, rodents, pests and animals

  Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

  Repeat violation

• Code 40Employee personal belongings

  Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

  Employee backpack, drink and keys on shelf above make table. Operator removed

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation