Lee Lee Oriental Supermart

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Several employee drinks and personal items stored on top of food available for service. Manager had items removed to proper storage.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Several boxes of a choy sum (vegetable) stored under dripping condenser of the produce walk-in covered in extensive mold. Embargoed, manager discarded.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. No detectable sanitizer at 3 comp sink at produce cutting area. Manager had sanitizer bag replaced.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cartons of tofu, beans sprouts, quail eggs, shell eggs fresh noodles and kim chee labeled "Keep refrigerated" in the northeast walk-in cooler at 51-52*F internally for unknown time. Manager stated the tofu and the bean sprouts had been delivered less than 2 hours before and were moved to another unit to re-cool. The remaining items had been in the walk-in one or more days, per manager, and were embargoed. Manager discarded.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 6/30/26. The northeast walk-in is holding TCS food 51-52*F, read 51*F on min/max at the time of inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Multiple soft-packaged food items stored on the floor throughout the establishment. Please move to proper storage, at least 6" above the floor.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 6/30/26. A large amount of condensate is dripping down and across the ceiling from the condenser unit inside the produce walk-in onto food below and has accumulated on the floor and in produce boxes, resulting in adulteration of some of the produce in the walk-in. Additionally, there is a heavy accumulation of green and black organic matter on the surface and around the fans of the condenser unit. Please repair and properly clean and sanitize the area prior to reinspection 6/30/26.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. The floor along the back storage area and inside the walk-ins have pitted extensively, exposing the pebble substrate in several areas.

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Observed an employee in the back-room storage and processing of produce area cutting chives/onions with latex gloves on. Discussed with employees and person in charge (PIC) that latex gloves are not approved for food handling due to latex allergy risk. Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed multiple employee beverages through the backroom. Discussed with person in charge (PIC), that all employee drinks need to be in designated area to prevent contamination. PIC coached employees and had beverages moved. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple cured, pre-packaged meats with white and grey organic matter growing on them. The deli meats were in the cold-holding unit near the produce department. The packaging looked to have air in them, not vacuumed sealed. The person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed bean sprouts in a cold holding unit in the produce department with a temperature of 44*F-51*F. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that bean sprouts must be store at 41*F of lower. The bags looked to be crowded and possibly not getting enough cold air circulating around the stock. Also discussed moving the bean sprouts to the lowest shelf where the temperature is coldest. PIC moved the beans sprouts to give more circulation at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed several employees eating in the produce prep area. Only covered drinks with a lid and straw area allowed in areas where open food is prepared. The manager instructed the employees to stop eating at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed bean sprouts in Retail area at 47 - 50 Deg. F. The refrigerator was registering between 38-41 Deg. F. The product was over stacked in the cooler restricting air flow. The manager had staff remove the extra product at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-7-209.11, C: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Observed several lunch containers and pairs of shoes stored on food boxes in the back area. Provide a designated area for storing personal items that is away from food and/or food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the compressor leaking in the produce walk-in. Observed the produce walk-in door with a broken latch. Repair as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection