Canton Palace, 7980 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CANTON PALACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7980 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33144-4268
License #: 2318228
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 2/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and bag of rice
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under prep table where food is stored uncovered
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 01B-09-1 Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. CHICKEN and DUCKS HANGING INN KITCHEN AT 58 F
  • Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-09-1 Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. CHICKEN and DUCKS HANGING INN KITCHEN AT 58 F
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-09-1 Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. CHICKEN and DUCKS HANGING INN KITCHEN AT 58 F
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACHIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 48 and 52 F AND WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 70 KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
8/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 DEAD ROACH FOUND InSIDE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACHIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 48 and 52 F AND WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. CHICKEN and DUCKS HANGING INN KITCHEN AT 58 F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. EGGS
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 70 KITCHEN
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. RUSTED REACHIN COOLER SHELVES
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACHIN COOLER DOORS OUTSIDE
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. ICE MACHINE DOOR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. BY PREPARATION STATION BY FRYERS
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Steamer lid handle
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Walk in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Boxes inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Scale
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving over steam table
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Cookline area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/5/2011Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 50 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DIM SUM CUTTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed fishreceived from unapproved source. INVOICES IN CHINESE (OBTAINED COPY FOR INVESTIGATION OF SOURCE) FOR LIVE TILAPIA IN TANK.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED BATTER CHICKEN AT COOLER. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. DIM SUM COOKED AT SHELVES CART.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS (80F). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DUCK (80F).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER FRIED RICE.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLOUR AND SUGAR. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. AT COOK LINE AND WALK IN COOLER.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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