LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Chinese buffet is reopened tonight after a failing health inspection forced them to close their doors for 24 hours to clean up.
That’s just one of the low performers in this week’s Food for Thought.
Lubbock health inspectors shut down China Star Asian Buffet at 1919 50th for 24 hours after they were cited with 36 violations.
- The facility was using time without temperature control for items on the prep line but did not have a timestamp or a time log available.
- Raw seafood was stored directly above ready to eat sauces.
- Raw shrimp was stored above cooked shrimp.
- Hand sink in the warewash was not able to provide hot water at time of inspection. Valve supplying hot water to the hand sink was turned off.
- Dirty Knives and other utensils were stored with clean ones.
- The three compartment sink was not sanitizing.
- A brushes used to apply oil to pans with visibly soiled with a buildup of debris.
- A spatula was damaged.
- A can opener was dirty.
- Multiple cans were heavily dented. This can cause botulism.
- A toxic item was not labeled.
- A can of spray deodorant was above single use items.
- Employees personal medication was not properly stored.
- A large container of cooked rice was not cooling properly.
- Cooked ribs did not have a date mark.
Because the facility had an inspection score below 70%, they’re forced to close for a minimum of 24 hours to correct violations before reopening…