Panda Garden

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler, observed a pan of pooled, raw eggs stored above raw carrots and raw cabbage. On the same shelf, observed cartons of whole, raw eggs stored above raw onions. All raw eggs must be stored below raw eggs. PIC moved eggs to proper storage.

Inspector's notes

Observed dust accumulating on the ceiling above the cook line, back prep area, and clean dish area. The ceilings must be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent the accumulation of dust. Please have the ceilings cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the back door propped open at the time of inspection without an air curtain or screened door present. PIC closed the door at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to maintain the door shut unless using an air curtain or tightly sealed screened door to help prevent pest entry. PIC closed the door at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the rice scoop stored in still water measuring 80*F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed recently prepped raw chicken breast stored above RTE cut vegetables. Observed raw shelled and pooled eggs stored above a bucket of cut cabbage and whole carrots and onions. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed dried rice stored at room temperature. PIC stated the rice is used for sizzling soup and is prepared from steamed rice that is dehydrated in the toaster oven then finished drying at room temperature. Advised PIC this is a specialized process deviating from the Food Code that requires a variance. Advised PIC to purchase a commercially processed rice from an approved source, or to process rice and complete the drying process in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC standard 7 day date marking procedures should be applied to dried rice processed onsite. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.