Tennessee Department of Health
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New China Buffet & Grill

3536 Cummings Hwy. Suite-140 Chattanooga, TN 37419

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

July 18, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 88 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

14: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1. Observed employee wiping dirty knife on personal apron to clean utensil. Soiled/dirty utensils must be properly WASHED-> RINSED-> SANITIZED. Spoke to owner regarding observation and owner coached employee on proper utensil washing and sanitizing. Knife was returned to dishwashing area and properly sanitized.

34: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. Unable to locate working thermometer in cooler unit.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Food products not properly covered/protected in walk in cooler unit.

39: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Wet wiping cloths stored on working surfaces and not in sanitizer solution.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Shelving in poor repair in walk in cooler unit. Door in poor repair on glass door cooler unit.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Hood filters dirty on cookline. Ice machine dirty inside.

53: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Walk in freezer ceiling in poor repair. Ceiling in kitchen/prep area with large amounts of grease accumulation on surfaces.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Designated areas not utilized for personal beverages. Distressed items noted in storage area adjacent to dining room.

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
COS
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant