South China Restaurant, 5550 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5550 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330-2700
License #: 1612266
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Open Bags of Flour.
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Trays.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.R flour, Rice Tubs.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. beef and Pork, in Tubs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Operator Iced the Product down . Took Corrective Action.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.Operator took Corrective Action : Placed Eggs Back in WIC AND ADVISED HIS COOKS TO ONLY TAKEOUT WHAT THEY NEED FOR IMMEDIATE USE.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Utensils in HWS.
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bag of Flour Open, not Covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In Sink with out Running Water
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
1/6/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in Cooler and Kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.Meat in a tub on Kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell Phone.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Ribs being thawed in Sink filled with Water.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Rusted not easily Cleanable.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped,insects, or other pests, in control devices.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Fly paper hanging in the Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork shrimp
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw Chicken over Cooked Chicken in WIC.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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 Pork, Sprouts, Noodles, Mushrooms, Dumplings, Cut Cabbage, Broccli Florets.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Kitchen
9/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Under near dish machine. **Warning**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour and rice bins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed bag of rice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed through out kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Observed under front of cook line counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Meat grinder near water heater. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooked chicken on cook line floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelves rusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen area front of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed in dish machine area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Under near dish machine. **Warning**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.preset tableware
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin shelves rusty
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelves rusty walkin
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.walkin
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Baby corn, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer, Krab Rangoon
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, Walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.water chestnuts Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl without handle
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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