China Star, 821 W Main Street, Immokalee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA STAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 821 W Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142
License #: 2102137
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/3/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of chicken kabobs over pans in reachincooler at 45F . Corrected On Site . Chicken moved to bottom of unit.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked plantains in reachincooler , also raw chicken over shrimp in walkincooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Boxes reused to hold vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling cut onions with bare hands.
  • Critical - Observed condiments stored in unapproved dispensers. Cut onions stored in cardboard boxes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions and peppers in kitchen at 73F. Also bean sprouts at 74F in kitchen . All foods out of temperature in kitchen volutarily discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. All items on buffet are 98F to 122 F. Fried plantains , rice , noodles , chicken , beef , etc. Item on buffet for approximately 3 hours, no time as public health co trol in place. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs in kitchen at 76F. Eggs voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop rice from rice cooker. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut onions at 72F in kitchen . Corrected On Site. Placed in reachincooler .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Grease cleaner stored on food prep table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Noodles at 127F on buffet line. Corrected On Site. Noodles voluntarily discarded .
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching flour in drystorage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bus bins of food on floor in walkincooler . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken wings in reachincooler by wok line. Corrected On Site.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In mens room, Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walkincooler .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops by rice cookers stored in standing water less than 135F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions and other vegetables held at 71F in kitchen . Corrected On Site. Placed in reachincooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Pan of raw eggs stored on top of noodles in reachincooler st end of cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket at over 200ppm. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Noodles at 133F and chicken at 128F on buffet line, other foods at 135. Corrected On Site. Heat increased. Repeat Violation.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location fish fillets stored on cardboard box lids. Corrected On Site. Food moved to stainless steel pans, cardboard discarded.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink across from icemachine . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching product in sugar garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Heavy dried department on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Microwave under table that hold rice cookers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over butter and other ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cardboard box luds reused . Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket tested at over 200ppm . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Labeled bleach water.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken on buffet line at 130F.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in reachin freezer . And noodles on back prep table
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee go from cleaning to cooking food without washing hands
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on pop grate. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in santizer buckets .
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found . 6 live roachen in broken standing reachin cooler by fryers
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premesis .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins in back dry storage area unlabled .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and shellfish in reachincooler . Corrected On Site. Moved to walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Standing cooler by fryers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over carrots and other veggies in walkincooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. In walkincooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Prep table heavily soiled across from icemachine .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Removeable with alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Rustlike and encrusted like material
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Canned food cans reused to hold food and sauce.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. When handsink used water leaks from other side of wall under freezers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in main kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind wall handsink is on. also unser standing cooler next to fryers .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated greaselike substance . Fryers soiled, and floors.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins of flour like substances in dry storage area unlabled .
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. All foods on buffet line less than 123 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, pork, poultry stored over veggies in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food and the container in dry storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler inkitchen.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Beer boxes holding cut and washed vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime like substance in the interior of ice machine. in kitchen by walkin cooler.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. St 3 compartment sink, and handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Observed grease like substance accumulated on kitchen floor under the fryers and wok line.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease li e substance . Fryer hood with heavy gtease like build up
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Raid store with canned food and wood picks for food.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Last tag from 10/07.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat food contaminated by invertabrate. Invertabrate in pulled eggs. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken beef, pork walk-in coole
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. flat of eggs room temperature cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature and in standing water. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. shrimp thawed in mopsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. reach-in freezer back prep area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over rte peppers RIC, raw chicken over rte cut Vegetables, RIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ribs reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. rte vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. slimey substance that easily wipes away with an alcohol swab
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. pesticide in with dry food storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure consumer notification on use of clean buffet plates. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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