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GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
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GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 08/15/2024
Score 96
27 ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS FOUND OPERATING AT 50 DEGREES F. PRODUCTS HAD NOT BEEN IN COOLER FOR LONGER THAN A COUPLE HOURS. COOLER APPEARS TO BE IN USE TO HOLD FOODS FOR 2-4 HOURS DURING LUNCH RUSH. ENSURE PREPARED FOODS, MEATS, POULTRY, DAIRY, AND CHOPPED PRODUCE ARE RELOCATED TO ANOTHER COOLER OR DISCARDED IF LEFTOVER WITHIN NEXT COUPLE HOURS. HAVE SOMEONE COME OUT TO REPAIR UNIT OR DEVELOP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE (HACCP PLAN) TO HAVE FOOD LEFT FOR NO LONGER THAN 6 HOURS IN COOLER, ASSUMING TEMPERATURE DOES NOT EXCEED 70 DEGREES F DURING THAT TIME. **4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.**
45 MAJOR CREVICES FOUND DEVELOPING BEHIND MEN'S ROOM URINAL. ENSURE CREVICE IS SEALED. **6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.**
37 SAUCE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOUND ON GROUND. ENSURE CONTAINERS ARE LIFTED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND. **3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 03/01/2024
Score 98
35 OPEN TOP EMPLOYEE DRINK FOUND ON FOOD PREP LINE. ENSURE EMPLOYEE DRINKS ARE COVERED AND STORED BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. **2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.**
37 SEVERAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, LIKE RAW STEAKS, FOUND WITHOUT COVERS. ENSURE PRODUCTS ARE COVERED WHILE IN STORAGE. **3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 11/28/2023
Score 90
18 CAN OF RAID OBSERVED IN CLOSET. ENSURE ONLY COMMERCIAL GRADE PESTICIDES ARE USED IN FACILITY. **7-202.11(A) Approved Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals.**
14 EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED WASHING HANDS FOR 3 - 4 SECONDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. ENSURE HANDS ARE WASHED FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. **2-301.12(A) Cleaning procedure--time frame (20 seconds).**
14 EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING GLOVES DURING HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. DISCONTINUE WASHING GLOVES. AFTER DONE WORKING WITH FOOD, ENSURE GLOVES ARE DISCARDED. **3-304.15(A) Gloves single use.**
45 WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR DAMAGED. ENSURE DOOR IS REPAIRED. **6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.**
37 UNCOVERED DICED MEATS FOUND IN FREEZER WITHOUT COVERINGS. ENSURE FOOD IS COVERED WHILE IN STORAGE. **3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.**
30 FOOD PERMIT EXPIRED. ENSURE FOOD PERMIT IS RENEWED. **8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 07/18/2023
Score 84
34 Live and dead roaches observed behind and under cooking equipment in kitchen. Most recent invoice produced from pest control was for April 2023. Ensure pest control revisits establishment within the next 10 days. **6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises.**
31 Designated handsink in use for dishwashing. Ensure handsinks are only used for washing hands. **5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.**
2 Raw chicken found at 51 degrees F and shrimp at 49 degrees F in cold holding unit. Ensure food product is held at 41 degrees F or below. **3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).**
9 Open container of raw chicken stored above and adjacent to lemons in walk-in cooler. Ensure raw chicken is stored below and away from ready to eat ingredients. **3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.**
42 Surfaces under and behind stove and grill area found with excessive buildup of grease, grime, and debris. Ensure areas are cleaned on a routine schedule to prevent buildup that attracts pests. **4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.**
18 Can of "RAID" observed in closet. Ensure only commercial grade pesticides are used in kitchen, not homegrade pesticides. **7-202.11(A) Approved Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals.**
27 Products in cold hold unit found in 50 degree F temperature ranges from 50 to 55 degrees F. Ensure cooler is serviced until operating at 41 degrees F or below. **4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.**
47 Ensure designated handsinks have a sign posted near them reminding employees that handsinks are only for handwashing. **6-301.14 Handwashing signage.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 04/18/2023
Score 93
34 Roach activity observed under cooking equipment and around walls. Continue cleaning and removing conditions that attract roaches and work with pest control. Establishment currently serviced by A & E pest control and last visit was 04/11/2023. **6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises.**
34 A lot of extra equipment observed in kitchen that is not in use. Ensure equipment is removed if not in use for food service. **6-501.111(D) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions.**
42 A lot of food debris, grease, and grime on floors and walls, under and behind cooking equipment, and under and behind dishwashing machine. Ensure areas are cleaned on a frequency basis to prevent excessive buildup. **4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.**
47 Up to date food permit not posted. Ensure current food permit is posted in customer view. **8-304.11(A) Permit posted.**
32 Walk-in freezer door is deteriorating. Repair/Replace. **228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable.**
31 Hand sink being used for other purposes. Ensure hand sink is only used for handwashing. **5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 01/03/2023
Score 93
30 Food permit expired. Ensure food permit is renewed. **8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.**
6 Product found resting in cooler at 56 degrees F. Owner stated product had been frozen but was not keeping track of time left in cooler. Ensure to implement written procedures and monitor products to ensure they do not exceed 71 degrees F within a 6 hour span. **3-501.19(C) Maximum 6 hours, initial 41°F, may not exceed 70°F within 6 hours.**
32 Walk-in freezer door deteriorating and multiple openings in door observed. Ensure door is repaired, replaced, or patch openings in inner portion of door. **228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable.**
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 09/23/2022
Score 90
2 EGGS AT 46, MOVE TO THE OTHER REFRIGERATOR. 3-501.16(B) Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae stored in refrigerator maintains an ambient air temperature 7°C (45°F) or less..
9 OBSERVED TRAYS OF RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF UNCOVERED IN FREEZER. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
32 FREEZERE DOOR IS DETERIORATED AND PANEL WHERE DOOR CLICK LOCKS IN PLACE IS RUSTED AND THE RUSTER FALL OFF TO THE TOUCH. REPAIR/REPLACE. 228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable.
41 UNLABELED CONTAINER OF CORNSTARCH. 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
47 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location. 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. 6-301.14 Handwashing signage.
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 05/26/2022
Score 94
1 3-501.14(A)(1) Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70°F. 3-501.14(A)(2) Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41°F.OBSERVED A PAN OF DUMPLINGS IN CLEAR LIQUID AT 73 - 91 F. COMPLETELY COOL FOOD TO 70F BEFORE PLACING IN REFRIGERATOR.
2 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). 3-501.16(B) Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae stored in refrigerator maintains an ambient air temperature 7°C (45°F) or less..OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 50F. (SAME UNIT WHERE PAN OF DUMPLINGS WERE OBSERVED). ANOTHER WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AT 41F OR BELOW. PER DISCUSSION, PLACE ALL NON-TCS (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY) IN THE UNIT AT 50F IE...WHOLE UNCUT PRODUCE, PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS, DEHYDRATED FOOD, SPICES, BREADS. IN THE WALK-IN THAT IS MAINTAINING FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW KEEP ALL TCS ITEMS IN UNIT IE...BEEF, CHICKEN, TOFU, CREAM CHEESE, THAWING FROZEN ITEMS, CUT/CHOPPED PRODUCE. I WILL VERIFYT TOMORROW AT 10:30 WHEN ESTABLISHMENT OPENS
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 12/17/2021
Score 91
2 * 228.71(d)(3) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below)--non-continuous cooking.ALL RAW CUT MARINATED CHICKEN AT 51F - 55F.
29 * 228.108(b) Food thermometers provided and accessible. * 228.105(b) Food thermometers--easily readable.NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR. ENSURE THAT AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER IS LOCATED IN WALK-IN
29 * 228.108(e) Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.DID NOT HAVE TEST STRIPS TO TEST CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN MECHANICAL DISHWAHSER. USE DAILY
10 * 228.111(n)(1) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart.MECHANICAL DISHWASHER WAS NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE. COS. ABLE TO DISPENSE AT 100 PPM. ENSURE WITH TEST STRIPS THAT CONCENTRATION IS 50-100 PPM.
41 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food. OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK CONTAINNER OF CORN STARCH AS WELL AS 3 CLEAR CONTAINERS WITH BLUE LIDS ALSO UNLABELED.
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 05/12/2021
Score 94
42 228.101(i) Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 228.114(c) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.OBSERVED INSIDE OF BOTH COUNTER HEIGHT REFRIGERATED UNIT, MAINLY THE ONE OPPOSITE THE COOKTOP WITH LOTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LID/INSIDE ON SHELVES, WALLS AND BOTTOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF AN OVEN THAT WAS NOT IN USE. ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
2 * 228.75(f)(1)(B) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).OBSERVED BOTH COUNTER HEIGHT REFRIGERATORS ABOVE 41F. THE ONE OPPOSITE OF THE COOKTOP WAS 45F - 50F. THE OTHER MAY NOT BE WOKRING AT ALL AND WAS AT 68F KEEP ALL FOODS, THAT REQUIRE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY IE...SHRIMP, CHICKEN, FRESH CUT PRODUCE, PASTA ETC..., SITTING IN INSERTS OF ICE. KEEP FOOD LEVELS LOW, DO NOT STORE ANYTHING OVER NIGHT UNTILL UNIT MAINTAINS FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR BELOW
30 * 228.247 Not having a current/Valid Permit.SEE HANDOUTS FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 09/24/2020
Score 94
19 * 228.147(d) Backflow prevention device, when required. * 228.146(c) Backflow prevention, air gap. OBSERVED SPRAY HOSE AT DISHWASHING AREA IN SINK AND NO AIR GAP. ENSURE SPRAY HOSE HAS A 1 INCH AIR GAP FROM TOP OF SINK.
42 228.114(c) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PANS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP. ENSURE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
28 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT ANY DATES OF WHEN PREPARED OR EXPIRES. ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARED AT RESTAURANT TO HAVE A DATE ON FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
GIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
5337 GLEN RIDGE DR
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 01/24/2020
Score 93
19 * 228.146(c) Backflow prevention, air gap. OBSERVED SPRAY HOSE AT DISHWASHING AREA IN SINK AND NO AIR GAP. ENSURE SPRAY HOSE HAS A 1 INCH AIR GAP FROM TOP OF SINK.
27 * 228.107(a) Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING A 41F DEGREE TEMPERATURE. ENSURE WALK-IN COOLER IS WORKING PROPERLY AT 41F DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER HOLDING 41F DEGREES. (2 BOXES OF FROZEN MEAT)
46 228.149(e)(2) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. OBSERVED HANDSINK SLOW TO DRAIN WATER. ENSURE WATER IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
42 228.101(i) Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP. ENSURE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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