CONDITIONAL
Ling Ling: Multiple Safety Violations - Conditional
December 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Routine Inspection
11
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Major
5
Minor
6
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations found including food safety manager certification expired, improper food storage with raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods, and inadequate sanitization practices. Most violations were corrected on-site with education provided.
Violations Cited
11
#27
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Food Separated and Protected
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Store all raw animal foods separate from ready to eat foods. Observed uncovered bowl of raw chicken stored above uncovered container of ready to eat lotus in water.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#13
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
What Was Observed
Discontinue storing food items on drain board of ware washing sink. Observed large bowl of meat and medium bowl of noodles stored on drainboard of main kitchen 3-compartment sink.
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Provide a bucket of chlorine sanitizer at a concentration of 100ppm at all times. Observed lack of sanitizer bucket at main kitchen area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#30
MAJOR
Food Storage; Food Storage Containers Identified
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed three boxes of bulk tofu stored directly on wet floor of walk-in refrigerator.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#36
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Equipment, Utensils and Linens: Storage and Use
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Discontinue using bowls to scoop bulk food items. Observed bowls buried in container of cooked rice, raw chicken, and bulk container of flour.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Discontinue the storage of kitchen utensils inside hand wash sinks. Observed kitchen knives used for cutting meat stored inside hand wash sink at back of house food preparation area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Obtain a valid up to date manager's food safety certificate within 30 days from this routine inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#34
MINOR
Warewash Facilities: Installed, Maintained, Used
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Provide approved chemical test strips for monitoring chlorine sanitizer concentration. Operator unable to provide test strips.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#35
MINOR
Equipment Approved: Clean; Installed; Good Repair
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Discontinue the use of cardboard on floors and on food shelves. Observed cardboard used on floors at front kitchen cook area, on shelf inside freezer, and on shelf at dry food storage area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#37
MINOR
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting
What Was Observed
Clean and maintain exhaust food filters to prevent fire hazard and contamination. Observed grease and debris buildup on exhaust hood filters.
#37
MINOR
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting
What Was Observed
Clean and maintain exhaust food filters to prevent fire hazard and contamination. Observed grease and debris buildup on exhaust hood filters.