02/13/1989 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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%, MINUTES February 1 , 1989 3 BOARD of HEALTH Mr. O'Brien informed the Board that in order for the day-care to be re-licensed from the Office for Children they will be required to follow the regulations regarding lead paint. Mr. O'Brien explained that the Office for Children will issue a previsional license until such abatement takes place. Mr. O'Brien stated he has notified the person that was listed on the report,, Patricia Cann) , who informed him that she was in the process of obtaining estimates ,for de-leading. He explained that the office for Children will notify the parents of the children attending that day-care facility. APPOINTMENT: China Garden - Cede violations and license renewal Attorney Martin Cohen, representing Mr. Vincent Lai , Mr. Vincent Lai , County Health Agent Shaun O'Brien and Fields Point representative Melinda Gallant were in attendance for this appointment. The Barad provided copies of all documentation, regarding the restaurant to all persons in attendance. Mr. McQuaid stated on July , 1988 Mr. Lai was asked to meet- with the Board to discuss concerns and violations with the restaurant. Mr. McQuaid explained that he did offer his assistance with food preparation methods and area of food preparation in order to comply with State food sanitation regu- lations. Mr. McQuaid commented upon the second inspection vast improvements were made however upon the third inspection violations noted were identical to violations found on the first inspection. Mr. McQuaid explained, on the December 31 , 1989 inspection, Mr, Lai was informed of concerns and violations found,n , how er it was decided by himself to issue th permit, 1 . McQuaid stated he subsequently reviewed the past inspections and decided that the these violations and concerns should be reviewed by the Board prior to issu- ing the license. He commented upon the Board' s review it was decided to re- quest a meeting with Mr. Lai and partners of the establishment to discuss these violations and concerns. rt Mr. McQuaid presented a 'Written history of China Garden inspections acid vo i c'ed particular emphasis on the P.H.F. temperatures and food protection which did not show a decline. Th i s report is ,attached to the end of these minutes 'Mr. McQuaid stated areas of concern in relation to food protection were: food stored dirbctly on the floor i n the walk-ins, uncovered food in the walk-ins, the lack of thermometers in each ' refr i ger tion unit. Mr. McQu i ad explained the importance of sanitation and further elaborated that soap and towels were lacking in the bathrooms and wiping cloths for food contact ser- vices were not held -in a sanitizing solution, as well as, open storage of utensils. Mr. McQuaid discussed the problem with smoking in the kitchen and the unsanitary storage of linens and commented to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Lai that these violations are exmples that have been re- curing since operation o the estab I i shement began, Mr. McQuaid stated ceiling fans are blocked, holes in the kitchen ceiling, stove hoods rust be degreased, stairway is blocked with food, outside garbage has also been cited.