This week’s Dirty 30 list proves you don’t have to be ordered shut down to raise serious concerns.Leer en españolWhile none of these restaurants were forced to close, the sheer number of violations should be a wake-up call for both management and diners.Topping the list was Tropical Chinese with an eye-popping 40 violations, followed by Tacology with 36 and Cacique Lunch with 32. The inspections documented everything from improper handwashing and unsafe food temperatures, to sanitation and maintenance problems. These businesses remained open, but violations at this level deserve recognition and customers deserve better.**TROPICAL CHINESE7991 BIRD ROADWESTCHESTERINSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINTINSPECTION DATE 7/2440 VIOLATIONS FOUND“Employee touched soiled surfaces, then handled food, clean equipment, or single-service items without washing hands.”“Inspector observed multiple employees touching dirty surfaces and then handling food, clean equipment, and single-service items without washing their hands.”“Employee drank while preparing food, then continued handling food without washing hands.” Inspector observed several employees drinking at the cook line and then continuing to handle food without washing their hands."“Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.” Inspector observed raw pork stored over wonton wrappers, raw shrimp over sliced radishes, and raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler."“Single-use gloves not changed after changing tasks.” Inspector observed employees changing tasks without changing gloves or washing their hands."“Stop Sale issued for time/temperature controlled food due to temperature abuse.” Inspector observed raw steak at 55°F in a prep table.
According to the operator, it had been placed there more than four hours earlier."“Time/temperature controlled food held above 41°F.” Inspector observed raw steak at 55°F in the prep table and issued a Stop Sale. Repeat Violation"“Food-contact surfaces soiled with food debris, mold-like substance, or slime.” Inspector observed soiled food prep areas, a dirty can opener, and shelves with grease and grime where food and single-service items were stored."“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.” Inspector observed a container of small bowls stored inside the handwashing sink in the front kitchen. Repeat Violation"“Incorrect chemical test kit prov…
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