Tennessee Department of Health
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Alex Thai Food & Sushi Bistro

26 E. Main St., Ste 114 Chattanooga, TN 37408

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

February 15, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 86 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

6: Staff not washing hands between task, hand sink blocked

8: No hand soap, sink blocked by dishes from dish machine, no hot water. Water temp was 52.

39:

41: Ice scoop stored on top of machine, machine is dusty. Must keep in clean pan

47: Shelf above triple sink soiled, top ice machine soiled, side grills, fryers grease build up

48: No hot water at hand sinks. Water needs to be at least 110, was 105.

53: Floors and walls around dish machine and grill, fryer have heavy old spillage. Soiled towels left on floors. Clean dust from air return vent

54: Grease build up in hood due to be cleaned 3/3

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
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Repeat
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
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
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
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
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
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
48 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
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