Amy's China One, 1537 S Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMY'S CHINA ONE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1537 S Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6215375
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for container of soy sauce.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On right side of smoker on wall and equipment
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used in front reach in cooler next to steam table to hold egg rolls and also used in walk in cooler to line the shelves.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board used to line bottom shelf of prep table closest to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from condenser fan in walk in freezer is dripping onto food products.
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Bottle of Vaseline lotion stored above food prep table.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drink cups being stored over the reach in cooler/prep table across from the wok area.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Crispy noodles for soup garnished stored in boxes used to hold raw chicken.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on reach in cooler near cash register next to the steam table.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in cooler on cooks line and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walmart plastic shopping bag used to hold cooked pork in front reach in cooler, also used in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator is putting new labels over old labels on food holding containers in reach in cooler near cash register next to the steam table.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans To hold varying food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket near front kitchen hand wash sink 0 ppm recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 4 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots, 2 cans of soy sauce and one can of ground bean sauce have severe dents. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water on cooks line 82°F corrective action taken, had operator move cornstarch to freezer for a quick chill, then return to refrigeration.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near woks, raw beef stored over baby corn. In top of the same reach in cooler raw shrimp is stored in the back of the machine so if one were to grab it the raw shrimp could drip into the ready to eat food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Crispy noodles used to garnish soups are being stored in reused boxes that were originally used to hold raw chicken per the manufacturer labels on the boxes.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on booth can opener blades.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At hand wash sink in restroom and at hand wash sink near front cash register area water Is 90°F .
  • 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.
09/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Tub of raw chicken
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Cans
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Bamboo shoots
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside refrig
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm , recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked wontons cooling 20 min at ambient temp on rack , placed into walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk ingredient bins
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice, walk in freezer
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container , egg rolls stored in soiled box, front line
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line
  • Basic - Stored food in walk-in cooler covered with cloth
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs above cooked noodles, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel covering cooked noodles; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. no active cooling method employed - tempura chicken on cooling rack 112 F Corrected On Site. placed into walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tub of sweet on floor during preparation process; dishwashing area
  • 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. plastic deli cups inside bulk bins of corn starch; flour
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - water chestnuts
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. tub of frozen chicken Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed severely dented can ; hoisin sauce
  • Critical - Observed slightly dented can ; missing label
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. under prep table; on racks under canned goods ; walk in cooler shelves
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping from fan ; forming ice - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed 2 moderately dented cans - soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. above cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. active cooling method not applied . fried chicken on prep table measured at 89 ; cooling 1 hour Corrected On Site. placed into walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above carrots - walk in cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line Corrected On Site.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can water chestnut Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. oversize stock pot Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. fail to wash hands after taking phone order; before handling tongs to place product into fryer
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. egg rolls covered during cooling process ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented cans. water chestnut Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wontons; chest freezer
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. buildup of frozen condensation dripping onto rack [walk in freezer]
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. tub of washed scallions next to mop bucket near back door Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cans reused for food
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. wontons covered during cooling process [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastice deli container inside steamer with cooked rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. cans reused for food storage
  • Observed rworn corrugated cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. on shelf next to/above food ingredients Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can [water chestnuts] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. noodles covered during cooling process [walk in cooler] 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. empty can used as scoop inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can [water chestnuts]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw scallop on shelf above bamboo shoots Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. ckd chicken stored in can
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit tray of chicken [walk in freezer]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cleaver [cook line]
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs on shelf above ckd noodles
  • 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 inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. utensil in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. used cold water [no hot water provided at sink]
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. can marked 'hoisin sauce' contains raw shrimp
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200 ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/16/2010Routine - 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 potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in freezer
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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