China City, 603 S Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA CITY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 603 S Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6215517
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Container labeled soy sauce containing mixed spices. M
  • Basic - Build-up of food dust on nonfood-contact surface. On fan near hand wash sink in dry storage. Food debris build up in bottom shells of prep tables in kitchen. Food debris build up on sides of grill and wok equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On interior of mop sink.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On prep tables bottom shelves in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic tub to hold vegetables is cracked and broken. On prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Top of reach in freezer in kitchen used to chit card board has deep grooves in metal.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of spices in back of kitchen, and container of soup on cooks line. Containers of soups and sauces in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice container, handle touching food.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe at bottom of hand wash sink in kitchen leaks.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Set hand wash sink near dry storage.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In front reach in cooler used to hold wontons, in reach in cooler on cooks line used to hold cooked pork. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer on front line near cash register.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Container of salt in large bulk bin.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bulk containers of flour, sugar, bread crumbs. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. On prep sink in kitchen, hose attached to faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 62°F on cooks line. Corrective action taken, had operator move item to working walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked foods in front reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roles in front cooler.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Multiple locations in kitchen
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Various items in freezer
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Multiple locations in kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm, recheck 100ppm, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk ingredient bins containing white powder substances (corn starch, flour)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used as scoop Inside rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of prep table
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken , off hinges , ken more freezer
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under racks , behind glass door cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under woks
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer , multiple trays of wontons
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm , check 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not set up
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf above canned goods **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Fingers in touch with rice while scooping with deli container, scoop with handle put into use to dispense rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper napkins provided **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk ingredient bins
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized, utensil washed and rinsed only **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Bottom shelf, cook line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk ingredient bins, corn starch, flour
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water measured at 83?
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One individual egg, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Unaware of sanitizing requirement after washing and rinsing utensils
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food trays stored in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water measured at 83?
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Can missing label
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles, walk in cooler
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed only at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. rinsed only in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of raw meat on floor next to 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. placed into walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of marinated chicken 46 F on floor next to smoker Corrected On Site. skewered and placed into cooking unit within 20 min
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. behind smoker
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic deli container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. small wooden bowl inside bin of prepped onions; walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop in water measured at 99 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stockpot containing marinating raw chicken 46 F on floor in kitchen Corrected On Site. skewered and placed into smoker within 20 min
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken above raw beef; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. fail to provide paper towels at handwash sink; fail to take corrective action to ensure that handwash sink is being used
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored in dirty bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. kenmore cooer
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under 3 comp sink
  • Light not functioning. utility room - above mop sink
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bowl of cooked shrimp - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls 44 F Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. block of raw shrimp Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. shelf under prep table Corrected On Site. removed and cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in Kenmore freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. meat cleaver - cook line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked noodle - walk in cooler
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth covering container of dumplings - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic portion cup inside container of raw beef - cook line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. small wooden bowl inside bin of prepped onions - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. lower shelves of prep tables
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cleaver - cook line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked noodles
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked noodles - walk in cooler
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. plastic food trays in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of monosodium glutamate
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. plastic portion cup inside containe of raw beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken on shelf above cooked chicken , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. container marked 'corrosive' next to sack of MSG
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. meat cleaver [cook line]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls , walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar bin
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd noodles , eggrolls [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef on shelf above ckd chicken [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sacks of bulk flour & sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions, bin of prepped vegetable [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd noodle [walk in cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of sugar [kitchen] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic deli cup inside bulk sugar bin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. utensil in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. bowl washed & rinsed only [not sanitized]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cleaver [cook's line]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license states 10 seats, Inspector counts 16 seats, plus 4 for guest waiting for take out orders [total 20]
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soda
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler/broccoli
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked chicken
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. raw chicken
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. near dry storage
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. chicken
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. uncooked rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. shell eggs on counter
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. chicken
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to dry storage shelves
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives next to fryer
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blOcked by trays
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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