Lucky Chinatown

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Inspections

1. Aug 21, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the kitchen was open upon arrival. The screen door is not tightly sealed on all edges to prevent pests from entering the premises.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Aug 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 9 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     In the WIC, parcooked chicken, raw chicken, and raw beef is stored over vegetables such as celery, carrots, and onions.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN

     The non-continuous cook process has no prior approval.

     Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority.

     Code 3-401.14 (F)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Food items throughout establishment, such as in WIC, is not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Numerous food items in the establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. As an example, the parcooked chicken in the WIC is uncovered and was placed in WIC 2 days prior.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Numerous containers including food ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food item.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     In bulk containers of flour and other ingredients, a plastic bowl is being used to scoop product out.

     Correction: In-use utensils should have a handle. The handle must not be in contact with the food item. Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Numerous food items are stored on the floor throughout the establishment.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The shelf lining used in the kitchen and WIC is made of cardboard. This is not cleanable.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

     The fly strips are located over food preparation.

     Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.

     Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the kitchen was open upon arrival. The screen door is not tightly sealed on all edges to prevent pests from entering the premises.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The fire supression hood is soiled with grease and food.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Jun 20, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw chicken and raw beef observed stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Walk-in cooler was reorganized at time of inspection. Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Bodily fluid clean up kit was purchased at time of inspection. Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     No hot water available at ktichen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Handwashing sink was adjusted at time of inspection - hot water now available. Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple food items in Turbo Air cooler and Central 2-door cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Plastic single use bowls observed being used as scoops in bulk containers - replace with scoops with handles.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Tongs on dorm freezer stored in soiled cardboard box.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Personal employee drink stored over food intended for customers in Central 2-door cooler.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     White rice warmer is broken and not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     Both the solid back door and the screen door were observed open at today's inspection.

     Correction: Screen door was closed at time of inspection. Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floors and walls in the walk-in cooler observed soiled and in need of more frequent cleaning.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

4. Jun 22, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Ready-to-eat vegetables observed stored under raw food products in walk-in cooler and M3 Turbo Air Cooler.

     Correction: Cooler was reorganized at time of inspeciton. Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken is cold held at 43°F in the Central 2-Door cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Cooked chicken in M3 turbo cooler and noodles in walk-in cooler is not provided with date marks.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink observed to be blocked with dry rags during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Handwashing was cleared at time of inspection. Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Employee put on hat at time of inspection. Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple food products in central 2-door cooler and walk-in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Sauce bottles and bulk bins of dry ingredients are stored in unlabeled containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Plastic bowls observed used to scoop dry food products - replace with scoop with handle.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Soy sauce containers observed being reused for other food products.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     Both back doors are open and not provided with a screen.

     Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)