China Hall in Buford receives a 60% on their recent health inspection

China Hall, located at 1935 Buford Mill Drive in Buford, received a score of 60 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/24/2023 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(l), (n)Person in charge not making sure food safety regulations are being followed It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

Violation #2
2-1B: .03(5)(c)Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing his hands Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and: 1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the restroom; 3) after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 4) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 5) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; 6) before putting on gloves; 7) after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands; 8) a second time when entering the kitchen from using the restroom. (P)
Corrective Actions: Sent dishes back to b e cleaned and had employee properly wash his hands

Violation #3
2-2D: .06(2)(o)Could not access the only sink in the kitchen A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Moved large containers blocking the sink so it was accessible

Violation #4
4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Raw egg stored in cut cabbage, raw chicken over tofu and raw vegetables. Must display, store, prepare, and hold foods so they are protected from cross contamination. (P)
Corrective Actions: Items moved or discarded

Violation #5
4-2B: .05(7)(b)Ice machine has a build up of debris. Mixer not clean dried food Equipment food-contact surfaces must be cleaned at appropriate times and often enough to preclude an accumulation of debris buildup. (C)

Violation #6
4-2B: .05(6)(o)Employee washing dishes then rinsed then put away as clean No saniting After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized properly. (P)
Corrective Actions: Items sent back to dishwashing to be properly cleaned.

Violation #7
6-2: .04(6)(g)Items prepared yesterday and before not date marked Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Items properly date marked

Violation #8
17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Build up of debris on floors and walls All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

Violation #9
18: .07(2)(m)Back door is not self closing Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C)

Additional Comments
All cold and hot holding assessed all items in compliance other than those noted.
Make sure employee beloings are not stored with fodd, food containers or on prep surfaces
All employee foods must be stored separate from restaurant foods.
Do not use paper towels after drying hands to wipe down food prep areas, dispose of immediately
Make sure all stickers are removed from containers when washing them
Make sure all food containers are covered or stored to protect food surface side.
Remove all broken or unused equip,emt from the facility or repair

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