China 1, 2774 E Fowler Ave #b, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2774 E Fowler Ave #b, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916320
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Chicken/walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook's line reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden storage racks.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage prep table 74 ° F, corrective action taken, placed cut cabbage in reach in cooler .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef on stick with rte foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over frozen vegetables.
  • 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 rolls/walk in cooler and reach in cooler, cooked pork/walk in cooler, prepped vegetables/walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple solution under 3 Compartment sink.
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on to go bags **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelves dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Stand up refrigerator **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on to go bags **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour, sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelves dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Stand up refrigerator **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of ridged single-use container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bean sauce **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Stand up refrigerator chicken wings over egg rolls **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 27, 2014 **Warning**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage bins **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles through out kitchen not smooth, non-absorbant and easily cleanable ,should be vinyl cieling tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
10/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage bins **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cooling fried chicken on Cardboard **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles through out kitchen not smooth, non-absorbant and easily cleanable ,should be vinyl cieling tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Device for dropping battered chicken in hot oil made from a pice of wood and 4 nails **Warning**
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ashes in hand sink pack of cigarettes on preperation table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles.gallon jug cut for use as scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 49° for 5.5 hours see stop sale THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/08/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 49°, chicken 49° for 5.5 hours returned to walk-in cooler to cool THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/8/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 82° for 5.5 hours see stop sale THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/08/14 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pasta 49° for 5.5 hours returned to walk-in cooler to cool THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/08/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 133 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. Garlic and oil **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours. Shrimp **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°, beef 48° returned to walk-in cooler to cool THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/8/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. All time tempertaure controled for safety food removed and returned to walk-in cooler or discarded according to guideline THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/08/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Storage shelves
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in entire kitchen not smooth, non-absorbant and easly cleanable should be vinyl ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in freezer
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,pork,shrimp in wic
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles over cooks line ,dish washing area and preperation area should be replaced with vinyl ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.gallon jug cut for rice scoop
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(deep fryer) 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
7/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard lined barewood shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.oil
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.under fryer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice
  • 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
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filtrs
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. chopping washed celery Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.gallon jug cut and reused as scoop
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.refrigerator
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in shelves
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles over water heater
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up.reach-in cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezers
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. refrigerator
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 95 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. preparation area
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under rice cooker
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. plastic gallon jug cut for rice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water at handsink in front and hot water at handsink in preparation area leaking badly
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all in walk-in
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/29/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over veggies in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in 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. in sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic togo bags used for food storage
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.gallon jug cut and used as a scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. household use raid fly spray
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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