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Mandarin Garden Buffet Restaurant

45295 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack · Restaurant

30 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Black and grey build-up debris noted on the shield and plastic components inside the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff were in the process of emptying ice from the ice machine. Staff were instructed to thoroughly clean and sanitize the inside components of the ice machine. Ensure that no visible signs of debris noted on the inside components of the ice machine.
      • Correction date: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Can opener blade observed to have built-up of food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned area. If busy, put in-use can opener in dishpit to be washed at at a later time when have time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood vents above stir fry observed to have grease built-up. Operator informed they are cleaned 1x/bi-weekly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned area. Depending on operation increase cleaning frequency to prevent grease build-up (1x/week). Corrected by: JAnuary 20, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop was stored inside the ice machine, with the handle touching the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep ice scoop separate from the ice to prevent any cross-contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: This is a repeated violation
      • - Grease, grime, food debris, and spider webs observed in the kitchen, prep area, and dry storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the above areas to maintain proper sanitation (Date to be corrected by: August 21, 2024)
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Food debris/flour/grime observe along floor and wall joints, shelving
      • 2. Ventilation hood needs to be cleaned as accumulation of grease can be seen.
      • 3. Fan grills of the walk in cooler observed to be dusty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen
      • To be corrected by: Jun 30, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Perishable foods (cooked noodles, bean sprouts, meats, fries, etc.) were stored in the stand-up cooler at the cooking line that is unable to maintain 4°C or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all perishable food items to a cooler capable of maintaining 4°C or less.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer was not available in back prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure bleach sanitizer is available at all food prep areas.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Several containers of dry food items were uncovered in the dry storage area
      • 2. Container of raw meat stored next to ready to eat foods in stand-up cooler at the cooking line
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Cover all food containers with lids. Ensure they stay covered if not actively in use.
      • 2. Store raw meat away from ready to eat foods. If sharing the same shelving, ensure raw meats are stored under ready to eat foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed under the screen door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a door sweep or equivalent under the screen door to prevent potential entry of pests. Correct by: Sept 9, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris and grease observed underneath cooking line equipment and ventilation hood filters.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all noted areas. Excess food debris can attract pests. Excess grease on ventilation hood filters can drip and contaminate foods underneath. Ensure cleaning is done regularly to prevent accumulation of food debris and grease. Correct by: Sept 9, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One stand-up cooler at cooking line is measuring approximately 8°C
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler so it is able to maintain 4°C or less. Do not store any perishable foods (meats, dairy, chopped vegetables) until it is able to do so.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One sliding door cooler and bar cooler is unable to maintain 4°C. Sliding door cooler measured 10°C. Bar cooler measured 7°C. No potentially hazardous foods stored in these coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair coolers so they are able to maintain 4C. Contact the health inspector once repairs have been made.
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

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  11. Follow-Up Inspection

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  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dirty dishes and pots were left overnight at the dishwashing area. Food debris was left in the sinks. Dry food scoop requires cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure dishes, pots, sinks, and all other food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before leaving the premises.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris observed in the following areas:
      • - On shelving units
      • - Underneath cooking equipment, sinks, shelving, prep tables, etc.
      • - Ventilation hood
      • - Interior and exterior of stand-up coolers
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all noted areas. Ensure cleaning is done regularly. Pay extra attention to hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: One magnetic strip for knives was located between a chopping block and the wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move magnetic strip to a wall so cleaning can be done easily.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: No bleach sanitizer available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare 100 ppm bleach sanitizer (1/2 teaspoon unscented household bleach per 1L water). Ensure bleach sanitizer is prepared and ready to use when kitchen is in operation. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door has holes on the screen and a gap underneath.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair holes and seal gap underneath on screen door to prevent potential pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bag of onions stored directly on floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bag of onions at least 6 inches off the floor to avoid potential contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris observed in the following areas:
      • - Floors underneath cooking equipment
      • - Ventilation hood filters
      • - Dry storage room shelving and floors
      • - Exterior of bulk food bins in dry storage room
      • - All hard to reach areas
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all noted areas. Ensure cleaning is done regularly to avoid accumulation of food debris and attracting pests.
      • Violation Score: 15
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed magnetic knife holders with grease and food debris build-up; which means that used knives are held on the holder without cleaning and sanitizing
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove all knives, then clean and sanitize them. Holders must be cleaned and sanitized prior to using them again.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed spilled food in the corners of dry storage area; dust and grease build-up behind cooking equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean the noted area
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 16th 2020
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

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  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed two large batches of recently cooked noodles being cooled in large containers; measured surface temperature to be at 45 C and internal temperature at 72.4 C within minutes of cooling down. All food items must be cooled from 60 C to 20 C in 2 hours 20 C to 4 C in 4 hours; all items should be cooled evenly so that all portions of food stays out of the danger zone as much as possible.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to use smaller, and shallow pans to cool down food products at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rice scoops in the kitchen as well as self-serve area stored in warm stagnant water.
      • 2. Knife holders in the kitchen not maintained in sanitary condition
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to:
      • 1. Remove all rice scoops and rice scoop holders, wash and sanitize them prior to use. Have the rice scoops stored in ice water; replenish ice as necessary or replace them completely.
      • 2. Knife holders must be cleaned and sanitized
      • Date to be completed: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed food containers being stored directly above food items; this practice must stop immediately. All foods must be protected from contamination (all potential contamination as well) at all times
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to provide adequate covers so to protect from contamination and for storage purposes.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Areas under the cooking line starting to accumulate food and grease debris.
      • 2. Walls with food debris
      • 3. Cooler door racks accumulated food debris
      • 4. All cooler and door handles dirty
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean and sanitize all noted areas
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 17th 2019
      • Violation Score: 9
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed cooked bbq pork and chicken drumsticks were being reheated, left at room temperature to await an order, to then be reheated again.
      • Corrective Action(s): The above process allows the food item to pass through the danger zone too many times. The following procedure is correct:
      • - Fully cook food items to 74C
      • - Cool from 60C - 20C within 2 hours; then place into a cooler to Cool from 20C to 4C within 4 hours
      • - From the cooler, you may then take out portions PER ORDER to be FULLY REHATED and served.
      • ** There is to be no partial cooking**
      • Provide signage at cook line to state the above.
      • Foods discarded at time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed a bin of cooked chicken and cooked beef cooling at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Bins were too large to allow for appropriate cooling. Divided into two bins for quicker cooling
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed large yellow cutting block and can opener being washed at cooking woks.
      • Corrective Action(s): All equipment is to go back to the dishwashing prep area to be approrpiately washed and sanitized through the dishwasher.
      • No washing is to be completed at the cook line.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Observed raw chicken stored on box of celery
      • 2. Observed two bowls of vegetables stored on surface of other vegetables
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Raw chicken was covered and in a tray - no signs of drippings at time of inspection.
      • Please note that in the future, this will result in immediate discard of the food item below. Chicken moved at time of inspection
      • 2. Vegetables in bottom bowls discarded - there is a risk of contamination from the bowl onto food surface
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required at the following areas:
      • Corrective Action(s): - Dishwashing area - walls, floors, ceiling etc. Ceiling tiles may need to be replaced where black mould-like susbstance observed. Silicone to be replaced.
      • - All 2Door Cooler door tracks.
      • - Glasswasher tracks
      • - Ice machine
      • - Around butcher blocks
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Several light fixture covers missing
      • 2. Several ceiling tiles missing or coming apart
      • 3. Light fixture in dishwashing area not on
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Replace all missing light fixture covers and ceiling tiles.
      • 2. Replace any broken ceiling tiles
      • 3. Ensure light fixture in dishwasher area is working to provide sufficient light
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher tested at 0ppm Cl
      • Corrective Action(s): In the interim, run all glassware through the dishwasher. - This is a repeat violation
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed two bins of cut vegetables that were uncovered and over filled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure containers of processed (i.e. cut) vegetables are covered with a lid. Be sure to not over fill bins so that a lid will not fit.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required at the following
      • Corrective Action(s): - Light fixtures above the cooking area
      • - 2Dr cooler by wooden block - inside & outside. also, remove duct tape
      • - knife holders at wooden blocks
      • - minor cleaning required underneath cooking equipment and at grease interceptor.
      • Operator stated he is still power washing every month. Suggest moving power washing schedule to every 3 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher is not dispensing the appropriate amount of chlorine to ensure a 50ppm Cl residual
      • Corrective Action(s): Service unit to ensure a minimum 50ppm Cl residual
      • Be sure to test the unit rountinely with test strips to ensure a minimum 50 ppm Cl residual.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Flooring in dishpit area requires repair
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/Replace flooring where tiles are broken/missing by next routine inspection
      • Violation Score: 1
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

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  23. Follow-Up Inspection

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  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2DR cooler infront of deep frying area is maintaining foods at >4C
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all product to other coolers maintaining 4C or below. Do not use this unit until serviced and it can maintain 4C or below
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher tested at 10ppm Chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): In the interim, use the dishwasher to wash and sanitize all glassware, etc.
      • Service unit to ensure a minimum 50ppm Cl residual is maintained.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bins of cut vegetables uncovered at time of inspection in walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure processed food items (i.e. cut vegetables) are covered when stored.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required in the following area
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Around grease trap
      • 2. exhaust hood of dishwasher
      • 3. underneath all equipment - General cleanliness has improved based on observations during past inspections; however, a cleaning is still required.
      • 4. degreasing at common surfacs - walls, taps of sinks, paper towel dispenser, etc.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Glasswasher not capable of maintaining a 50ppm Chlorine residual
      • 2. 2 Dr cooler in front of deep frying units not capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 4C or below
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Service unit and do not use until it can maintain a 50ppm Cl residual
      • 2. Service unit and do not use until it can maintain foods at 4C or below
      • Violation Score: 3
  25. Follow-Up Inspection

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  26. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed several potentially hazardous food items stored at room temperature. Deep fried meat balls, Deep fried fish, and Beef strips probed at >10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): All products discarded at time of inspection.
      • Ensure potentially hazardous food items are stored in a cooler at 4C or below. If using to cook, take out a small portion to be used up within 30min - 1 hour. Recommend using smaller bowls and/or bins. Food items are NOT to be stored at room temperature for 2 hours or more.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer prepared in kitchen - repeat violation
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer is prepared at all times at 100ppm Chlorine (using bleach) or 200ppm Quats (using Quantenary Ammonium)
      • Please note that repeat violations will result in a violation ticket and/or closure orders.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed a few droppings in back prep area as well as in dry storage. No recent pest control report.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a pest control report by follow-up inspection.
      • Take action to remove pest problem.
      • If droppings are observed on follow-up inspection, closure order to follow.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning under equipment and inbetween equipment requires improving.
      • Cleaning at grease trap has not been completed as requested in the last two inspections
      • All products have not been lifted to 6" off the floor to allow for cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the entire facility - under and between all equipment, tables, dishwashers, sinks, shelves, etc.
      • Elevate ALL items to 6" off the floor
      • Cleaning required at grease trap to remove build-up.
      • Provide a Cleaning plan for these areas which states the frequency of cleaning. Recommend pressure-washing when closed to remove grease and food debris buildup.
      • Violation Score: 9
  27. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed droppings in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have pest control come through a conduct a thorough inspection of the facility to look for any entry points.
      • Promptly seal any entry points as directed by pest control operator.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning has improved since last inspection, the following still require your attention
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Exterior of Grease interceptor and tile baseboard around grease interceptor
      • 2. Most construction debris has been removed - work on any remaining pieces
      • 3. Cleaning in hard to reach areas of dishpit (back corners)
      • 4. Storage areas at "desk", pass-through and above prep area still require organizing
      • 5. Most chemicals have been placed in dishpit - under glasswasher, these chemicals are to be moved or lifted 6" off the floor.
      • 6. Minor cleaning needed by backdoor
      • 7. Dry storage area - needs organizing at top shelf.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Ceiling tiles in dry storage area are in need of repair or replacing
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all ceiling tiles are whole are appropriately placed within their frames.
      • Instead of tape - use steel wool to seal holes through ceiling tiles where necessary
      • Violation Score: 3
  28. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Cleaning required in ice machine and can opener
      • 2. Cleaning required at cooler fan covers
      • 3. No sanitizer prepared in kitchen at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean inside of ice machine and can opener. Ensure the scoop is washed and sanitized nightly
      • 2. Clean cooler fan covers
      • 3. Ensure sanitizer is prepared at all times during food service. this should be the first this you do before any food prep occurs.
      • Prepared at time of inspection to 100ppm Cl.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station in mens' employee bathroom is lacking paper towel
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-equip dispenser with paper towel.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require your attention
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Employee shoe/jacket area
      • 2. Remove all construction debris from kitchen area. You may store these in a dedicated room, but not throughout the kitchen (i.e. ceiling tiles, random pieces of wood, tools, etc.)
      • 3. Remove all equipment not in use - infront of employee bathrooms
      • 4. Cleaning required in hard to reach corners of dishpit
      • 5. wipe down walls in prep area
      • 6. organize ALL storage shelves.
      • 7. Provide a designated storage rack for cleaning chemicals - do not leave them on the floor throughout the facility
      • 8. Clean and organize dry storage area. Sweep floors.
      • 9. Clean and organize walk-in freezer - elevate shelves to 6" off the floor, sweep floor and ensure all items are on a shelf
      • 10. Clean and organize walk-in cooler - ensure items are on shelves 6" off the floor. remove wooden shelves as previously discussed. Clean racks and underneath them
      • 11. Clean back hallway by washer & back door. Onions to be 6" off the floor. relocate chemicals to an appropriate storage rack
      • 12. Cleaning required underneath all cooking equipment, tables, wooden blocks, etc.
      • 13. Cleaning required inbetween wooden block and cooler where knives are currently stored in a holder
      • 14. Provide appropriate mop storage - not in a box, not left in dirty water in mop bucket, etc.
      • 15. Clean and organize around ice machine
      • -16. Clean and organize under glasswasher - relocate chemicals to an appropriate storage rack
      • 17. All items throughout facility are to be 6" off the floor - that includes in all hallways.
      • Violation Score: 15
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  30. Routine Inspection

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