Chen's Kitchen, 6224 N 9th Ave Unit 2a, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEN'S KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6224 N 9th Ave Unit 2a, Pensacola, FL 32504
License #: 2705871
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On underside of prep table.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • 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.on dry storage shelves. Walk in Cooler door, around handle.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of medicine stored above preparation unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (rice) stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths at cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food (sugar ) removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (cabbage - 75f). Operator instructed to place item into cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (46f). Operator instructed to place item into cooler.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (rice) stored on floor.
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (flour) stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (cabbage - 65f). **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (carrots) in walk in cooler.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (rice) stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (pasta - 49f) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (wontons) not stored with handle above top of food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at frontline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (noodles) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (46F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (stacked pans of rice). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils (knives) stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (wontons) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (shell eggs) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food (cabbage, sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (noodles) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (47F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (corn starch) in holding unit/dry storage area.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (beef) and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cookline reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink in rear of kitchen used for purpose (atorage) other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (shrimp) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item (degreaser) stored in food preparation area at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered (stacked pans) food (broccoli) in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (flour) in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (broccolli) and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (rice, flour) in dry storage area in rear of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (rice) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (102F). Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can (hoisin sauce).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils (knife) stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed expired employee training records.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (rice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food (chicken) that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed expired employee training records.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (raw chicken) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (cookline cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (44F).
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
7/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (beef) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (45F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (47F), but for less than four hours. Operator instructed to move food to working unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (walk in cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (45F). Unit was set to 45F. Operator instructed to adjust temperature to 41F. Unit is now maintaining proper temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (cookline cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (47F).
  • Observed residue build-up on handle of reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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