168 Chinese Restaurant, 3030 E Hwy 436, Apopka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 168 CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3030 E Hwy 436, Apopka, FL 32703-5909
License #: 6902862
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bucket of cashews. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws not protected.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bucket with corn starch and water, sugar and rice containers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch/water on cook line at 68. Corrective action: operator placed product on ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp and vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork and seafood.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/buckets of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open glass of tea on high shelf at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Storage area.
  • Basic - wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice held off temperature control, 113 F; less than 1 hour. corrective action taken: product taken to walk in cooler to chill.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot by rice pots..
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler in wait station.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. reach in cooler in back, walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of smoker.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small containers of flour, salt, sugar, etc, at cookline.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. Water chestnuts. corrective action taken: can segregated for return to vendor.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Bottled soda cooler.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Threshold at walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler in storage area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice. **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cup with no handle provided for scooping flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed fan guard of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in cooler and freezer floors.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. backroom.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed microwave soiled with grease.
  • Critical - Observed portable cutting board stained/grooved.
  • Critical - Observed raw egg stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers. Cornstarch, mustard.
  • Observed wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has gap at bottom.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed containers of medicine improperly stored. in warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink faucet in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham strips, 60F; less tha n 1 hour. Product was not in contact with ice. Corrective action t ken: ice added to pan
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. MSG
  • Critical - Observed toxic item, lotion, stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. Starch. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the reach-in cooler. Wait station.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts, 47F. Advised to use metal pan.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth holding cutting boards steady.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
3/3/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surfaces. Hood filters, ceing tiles over cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of lime on water dispensing nozzle.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Advised to replaced NSF certified containers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts, 47F; pasta, 45F; prep unit. Advised.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables, walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage container- salt, sugar.
  • Observed build-up of grease on exterior of fryer.
  • Observed soiled walk-in cooler gasket.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pan. Knives
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
5/19/2010Routine - 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Inside 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. Cutting vegetable Corrected On Site. Gloves
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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