Chinese Garden, 4595 Hypoluxo Rd #12, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINESE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4595 Hypoluxo Rd #12, Lake Worth, FL 33463
License #: 6019413
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 9/15/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOK LINE ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HAND SINK
  • Critical - Observed COLORED MENU_FOR COOKED CHICKEN used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FILTERS
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER DAMAGE _MOLD LIKE RESIDUE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. UTENSILS_RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 50f-COOK LINE COOLER -ADVISED OPERATOR NOT TO STORED PHF_IN THIS UNIT UNTIL FIXED TO CODE.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD 2x4 UNDER THE PREP TABLE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. 2 YELLOW ROUND BOARD
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED SHRIMP _ COOK LINE COOLER _LESS THAN 4HRS-ICED DOWN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LEAKING FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR_BIN BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. ABOVE WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN OVER MIX VEGGIES_ REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. BREADCRUMBS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1 CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1 8oz piece of pork-OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHINESE BLACK BEANS HEATED WITH OIL_71f LESS THAN 2hrs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISREPAIR
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.DOUBLE STACKING OF FOOD CONTAINERS_COOKLINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEEF_WHITE FREEZER AGAINST BATHROOM WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed COLORED MENU used as a food-contact surface. EGGROLLS _WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.CUTTING VEGGIES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SCOOP _93f-COOKLINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.INTERIOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AGAINST THE WALK IN COOLER_INSULATION EXPOSED
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.WEATHER STRIP BROKEN SCREEN DOOR
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED NOODLES _SPEED RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOKED NOODLES SPEED RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.WHOLE LOBSTER _INSIDE PLASTIC BUCKET _DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CONTAINER _WITH COLORED MENU USED TO DRAIN THE PRODUCT _COOKLINE COOLER _ACROSS SODA COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF SATAY STORED ON TOP (INSIDE)THE SAME CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN SATAY _CHEST FREEZER _DISHROOM 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.CONTAINER OF RIBS COOKLINE COOLER _ACROSS FROM SODA COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. PLASTIC BOTTLE CUT IN HALF & USED AS A SCOOP
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. PLASTIC VINAGER BOTTLE CUT & USED AS A SCOOP
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.UTENSILS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK_COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC SCOOP STORED INSIDE HAND SINK DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGGIES _WHITE FREEZER _DISHROOM
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WIC- EXAMPLE PREPPED VEGGIES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS_EXAMPLE COOKED PORK_CHEST FREEZER _
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.WOOD UNDER COOLER _DISHROOM
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. PLASTIC BOTTLE CUT & USED AS A RICE SCOOP
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HS DISHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.COOKLINE HS Corrected On Site.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKLINE COOLER_COOKED SHRIMP 47f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COOKLINE COOLER_AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 47f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW BEEF SATAY STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN _COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS DEEP FRYER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE EGGROLLS _FREEZER BY 2 LITERS SODA BOTTLES STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.APRON OVER SPRING ROLLS_WHITE FREEZER DISHROOM
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.COOKLINE COOLER_LOTS OF STANDING WATER INSIDE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.YELLOW BOARD NEXT TO DEEP FRYER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.COOKED PORK STORED INSIDE A WALMART PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG_CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairFREEZER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER DISHROOM INTERIOR CRACKED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.WOOD UNDER WHITE FREEZER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER DISHROOM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.DISHROOM
9/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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