Dragon Palace

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of organic matter on the top interior of the ice machine located by the preparation table. Also observed build up of organic matter on the soda gun nozzle at the front bar area at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that the ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.

Inspector's notes

Observed dead cockroaches located back of house in the dry food area on a sticky trap and on the base level of dry storage. Discussed with PIC about removing any dead insects as they can attract other pests and vectors. Verified with PIC that they do have a licensed pest control company that comes out and treats regularly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of organic matter on the top interior of the ice machine located by the preparation table. Discussed with PIC that the ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a dead cockroach located back of house in the dry food area. Discussed with PIC about removing any dead insects as they can attract other pests and vectors. Verified with PIC that they do have a licensed pest control company that comes out and sprays for insects. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed dripping water from the 3-compartment sink valve in located back-of-house. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC was made aware of the issue and stated a work order will be put in to be able to fix the leak. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed in walk-in freezer bus tubs of frozen meat being stored directly on ground. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Discussed with PIC using empty crates or tubs to elevate bus tubs off the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.

Inspector's notes

Observed buckets of raw produce (lemons, onions) being stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Additionally observed bus tubs of meat being stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Discussed with person-in-charge moving all items to shelves. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw chicken and raw pork with their blood being stored in the same container in the walk in cooler. Raw animal proteins must be separated during storage, preparation, holding. The PIC discarded the meats at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed plates and glassware that were ready for service to have grease and food deposits. The plated and glassware were rewashed at the time of this inspection. Ensure all food contact surfaces are kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Observed bowls and plated being dried towel to dry equipment or utensils instead of air-drying. Using a cloth or towel shall not be used to dry equipment or utensils instead of air-drying. The PIC let the plates and bowls air dry before putting away. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces This violation refers to cutting surfaces shall be in good repair and maintained clean. Observed a wood cutting table use for multiple proteins to be significantly scratched and and scored. The finish on the wood had worn off in places. Cutting surfaces which are not in good repair or easily cleanable shall be repaired or replaced. Discussed resealing or replacing the cutting board table top. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-501.18, C: Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions Observed the in-use ware washing solution to contain meat and other food residue, leaving food particles on the wares. The wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions shall be maintained clean. Check water quality prior to using. If water is discolored or has food particles, drain and refill the machine before use. An employee cleaned the interion of the warewashing machine and replaced the ware washing solution at the time of tis inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed shelves, floors, and walls throughout the kitchen with covered with soil and food residue. Clean nonfood contact surfaces in the kitchen. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Discussed refinishing the butcher block cutting table in the kitchen. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Sealants must be FDA approved for food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed some accumulation of soil/organic matter on floor and wall/junctures in the kitchen. Ensure high use areas and area around the dish pit are cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent the accumulation of organic matter/soil. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed the cook's meat cold holding prep station to have a minimum temperature of 55.4F, measured with a calibrated min/max thermometer. Cold holding units that are used for TCS foods must keep the foods at 41F or below. Per the PIC, the meats, beef and chicken, had been in the unit for less than 1 hour and were moved to the walk in cooler to reduce temperature. The establishment has sufficient cold holding units for operation, including a walk in cooler and 2 additional prep stations that can be used unit the meat prep station is fixed. The PIC called to have the unit serviced at the time of this inspection. Will reinspect within 10 days. Electronic submission by email with the repair invoice may be submitted by email in lieu of on site reinspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed that the wiping cloth bucket in the kitchen test at 0ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Wiping cloths must be stored in a solution that tests between 50ppm and 100ppm for chlorine sanitizer. The PIC refilled the wiping cloth bucket with a solution that tested at the correct concentration of sanitizer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed a heavy accumulation of soil/organic matter in the water basin the strainer cup of the dishwasher. All food and nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency that precludes the accumulation of soil/organic matter. The PIC cleaned the basin and strainer at the rime of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection