Top China, 3018 S 54 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOP CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3018 S 54 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33711
License #: 6214397
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, fried chicken
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On main reach in on cooks line.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer lid with rust that has pitted the surface.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in pork pieces in refrigerator.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On hoods over cooks line.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Vinegar bottle used as scoop.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, fried chicken
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Packs of chicken on floor in walk in.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On main reach in on cooks line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink near register.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer lid with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 54°, egg roll 54°, cooked chicken 62°, cooked chicken 57°. Foods in refrigerator behind register. All foods removed and put in freezer. Temperature belowv41° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw chicken over RTE sauces in walk in.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches found in dish area under handwash sink. Next day CB per Bill Pippen
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm +
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Refrigerator holding TCS foods at 54°-62°
  • 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 in walk in. Smoked pork, cooked chicken.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Liquid soap in spray bottles not labeled.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooks line.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Down cooks line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
6/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooks line.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Down cooks line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken 47°, cooked shrimp 47°, cooked chicken 47°, tofu 47°, egg roll 45°. Walk in cooler holding TCS foods at 45°-47°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Won ton soup 133°, reheated to 165° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in 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. Egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Holding TCS foods at 45°-47°
6/6/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk in and on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On coffin cooler beside 3 comp. sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handsink and under prep sink **Warning**
11/19/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in sugar in storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk in and on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife between reach in and prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On coffin cooler beside 3 comp. sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handsink and under prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Cans of sauce being reused for corn starch and water and food items **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked chicken stored beside handsink and exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grease build up in water in drainage grate in rear of building. Per operator they do not use their mop sink but are actively dumping their mop water into drainage grate outside. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water, garlic and oil 69°-72°, Shrimp 54°, water chestnuts 50°, pork 53°, peas and carrots 49°. Main reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On inside of smoker. Excessive grease build up **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Filled with dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Liquid soap cleaner not in labeled bottle **Warning**
11/18/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back of kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Flour storage.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Raw chicken in the triple sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Raw chicken in triple sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles.Open food cans used as containers for ground pork in the chest freezer in the kitchen area.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.Mens bathroom urinal covered with plastic out of order.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken over sauces in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cooked chicken in the walk in cooler at 98?after one hour due to cover on the container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.spring rolls **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Mens bathrooom.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken on containerof soy sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over produce in the walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Sauces at 180 after two hour in buckets in ambient air with lids Corrected On Site.Split 5Gal.buckets in half and placed into walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Wonton wraps in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Stainless steel around hood system on cook line
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Sugar bin in storage.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Safety guard on the fan at walkin coole refrigeration unit is broken and rubbing against the fan blades.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Raw chicken wings in triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over produce and sauces in reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler handles on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Food preparation area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or date.Throughout walkin cooler.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Old egg cartons used in walkin cooler on shelves to store several food items.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.Dry storage area.Cans were segregated. 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.Sugar and rice storage bins.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.Egg cartons used in walkin cooler to store pots of food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Pork in reachin freezer and chest freezer.
10/11/2011Routine - 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.Egg cartons used to store pans on cookline.
  • 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.Can used as scoop in dry rice.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Towel bucket at warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Cookline.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gap at bottomof backdoor to outside in kitchen.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Throughout walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Throughout the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Beef and chicken not covered in chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed paper menus used as a food-contact surface.Paper menus covering foods in walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container at food preperation table.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Cookline
  • Critical. Observed evidence that handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Drain plugged with food particles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Warewashing area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gap at bottomof backdoor to outside in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/09/2011.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.Cans seperated to return to supplier.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Raw shrimp in walkin cooler and sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Measuring cup with broken handle in sugar storage.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Foil wrapped shelves in w.I.cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Drawers open for public service at counter.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted to protect food surface.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored on mop sink.
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • No mop/service sink bloced by storage.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain from handwashing sink not connected.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet on handwashing sink leaking.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed due to gap at bottom of screenvdoor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Above wok cookline.
  • 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.Two ABC in dry storage.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw chicken and mushrooms in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bag of rice
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface at reachin 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. rice
  • Observed lid on reachin freezer secured with duct tape.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on floor of reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the shelves in walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed urinal in disrepair.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near three comp. sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three comp. sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp on drain board of three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of chicken and bags of pea in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floor near walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface in reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice
  • 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 #10 can used.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin freezer secured with duct tape.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on the shelves in walkin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt between cookline equipment.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. urinal in mens restroom.
  • Critical. Observed paper towel holder in disrepair at hand sink near three comp sink
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under deep fat fryers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor under shelving.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry storage room
  • Observed wall in disrepair in dry storage area.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. pork in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. Chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored over raw beef in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored over cooked food in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface in reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense non ready-to-eat food. flour
  • 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 in dry storage
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin freezer in poor repair.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade container used for food storage in walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade plastic bags used for food storage in reachin freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the hood filters on cookline.
  • Observed food debris build-up between cookline equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees on cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near three compartment sink.. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed ceiling tile water stained.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler gaskets
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt vetween cookline equipment.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed water stained ceiling tile.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/18/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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