Tennessee Department of Health
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China Gourmet

321 Browns Ferry Rd Ste A1 Chattanooga, TN 37419

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

July 27, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 79 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

6: 1200-23-01-.02(3)(a) Employees not properly washing hands as needed between taskes. Advised employees must practice good handwashing in between preparing/cooking of raw foods and RTE foods. Hands must also be washed between accepting payments from customers and preparing/cooking food items. Observed employee not washing hands after returning from restroom.

8: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(a) No paper towels provided in restroom.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. General Tso Chicken holding at 54*F. Must be 41*F or below. Product was discarded at time of inspection. (Embargoed~12 lbs.) Advised on proper cold holding temperatures and methods during inspection.

34: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. Unable to locate thermometers in chest freezer with TCS foods.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Uncoverd/unprotected food items noted in walk in cooler.

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

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Shelving rusted/poor repair in walk in cooler. Cardboard boxes used as permanent food containers. Must provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbant food container.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Numerous non-food contact surfaces dirty throughout cookline and prep areas.

50: 1200-23-01-.05(4)(c) Greywater disposed of on ground outside back door. Greywater must be disposed of down the designated and provided mop sink.

51: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(c)2. Employee/customer restroom fixtures dirty.

53: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Floors dirty behind/underneath equipment.

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
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
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
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
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant