South Garden Chinese Restaurant, 10855 Sw 72 St Unit 10, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOUTH GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10855 Sw 72 St Unit 10, Miami, FL 33173
License #: 2318389
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( box freezer )
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( eggs over broccoli)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(dishwash machine)
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(unused equipment in storage)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.(storage area)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Walk in cooler (broccoli)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over cut vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.( containers )
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( front h/w with strainer inside)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( dishwash area)
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Walk 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.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.( next to women's toilet)
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(box freezer)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.( chicken over beef)
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(men's restroom)
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bottled of oils, vinegar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Whisk Hanging next to wall.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside tea machine
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rack by window.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.walk in cooler and freezer
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bottled of oils, vinegar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of fish and vegetables
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty plastic bin and spoons stored in dirty container
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Whisk Hanging next to wall.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. To store spring roll on top **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by ware washing area
  • Basic - Fan cover in fan used in warewashing and cookline has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked ducks hanging next to hand sink
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside tea machine
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed melon
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Plastic oil container reuse to store soy sauce packets
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Washed produce
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By handsink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Some areas of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Some areas
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee doing the warewashing.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs at 57 f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ribs at 74 f
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice at 68 f using time as a public health and not time marked and no written plan. Voluntarily discarded product.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. By drink station.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Prep table
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan inside hand sink
  • Intermediate - No Handwash sink in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by drink station.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with bleach **Repeat Violation**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. raw chicken Box stored next to 3-compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. BRUSH WITH METAL BAND
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. POTS
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH USED AS A SURFACE COVER FOR EGG ROLL
  • Observed cups without handles and pans dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. from cutting raw chicken then frying egg rolls that were previously cooked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RAW CHICKEN stored on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGG ROLL AT 66 F AT PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW CHICKEN FEET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. SCREW DRIVERS STORED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BOTTLE WITH GLASS CLEANER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIFE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. SOME AREAS OF THE KITCHEN
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGG ROLL, WINGS AT REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. EGGS
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by 3 compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, cornstarch
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CAN OPENER HOLDER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. VEGETABLES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS ON TOP SHELVES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen 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.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.waterheater
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.silverware at waitstation.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed fish/molluscan shellfish recreationally caught offered for sale or service. Live Tilapia on sale in fishing tanks receipts in chinese cannot understand stop sale issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Duck at 49 degrees, and egg rolls at 74 degrees. Employee stated products had been in cooler for over a day after being cooked Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Ducks hanging over cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over tofu Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.rice cooling since 6 hours at 77 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.cooked ducks hanging directly over cookkine handsink
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkins, reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkins, reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. 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.bowl used to dispense raw chicken
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods.bus pan with raw chicken & pork.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dry storage shelving
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dim sum area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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