Chinese Express, 5446 S Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINESE EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5446 S Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652-4008
License #: 6101456
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/11/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Some surface rust also.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on food shelf bottom.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.White dry storeroom shelves.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. scrub pad. **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.
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Scrub pad in it. **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.
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rust on bottom food table,kitchen.
  • Light not functioning.Storeroom.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Shelves,Cookline Reachin cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on Walkin cooler handle.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.Storage room .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Organize bottom food storage shelf ,kitchen .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on microwave .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Kitchen handwash sink loose.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Handwash sink ,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.Cookline .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusty .
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Stained ceiling tiles ,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/10/2011Routine - 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty walkin cooler shelves .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Tiles stained ,kitchen .
11/30/2010Routine - 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 hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Some food containers ,and lids.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/2/2010Routine - 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.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on 3compartment sink.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty table bottoms ,kItchen .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.White wooden shelves over 3compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind cooking equipment .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Stained ceiling tiles,kitchen .
4/14/2010Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bags of cabbage ,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom food shelf,kitchen .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Cleaning supply containers.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Faucet ,3compartment sink.
11/23/2009Routine - 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.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.3compartment sink showing rust.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.White bulk food containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.White wooden shelves by 3compartment sink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back screen door ,spring broken.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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