Panda Express

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee that was working on the cooking line scratch their chin and then not wash their hands prior to resuming working with the food. Discussed with the person in charge that anytime a task change occurs or contamination to the hands occurs, such as when scratching one's face, that the hands must be washed prior to resuming work with the food. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed several plastic bins at the clean dishes storage rack that were stored with water still trapped between the nested bins. The person in charge separated the wet dishes so they could finish air-drying prior to stacking them together. Discussed with person in charge to air-dry dishes prior to stacking them together. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Stick crammed into auto wok chow mein mixer. Instructed person in charge to remove stick. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Chow mein mixer in use is damaged making it difficult to tear down and clean as per person in charge. Instructed person in charge must be torn down and cleaned within 4 hour of use. Stick has been removed and unit tore down and cleaned at inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection