China 1, 1875 N Highland, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1875 N Highland, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6214815
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering won tons in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One under hot water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Jug cut and used as scoop.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Back prep area near rice cooker.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Back sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple items.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple items.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over chicken in front residential refrigerator.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over lettuce and sauces.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Cook line reach-in cooler raw shrimp in front of raw beef.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over fish and beef.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pots and dishes at back 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.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside Fried chicken, cookline( repeat) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to fryer above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large bowl , dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Wall and piping above 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gasket of freezer chest
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Handsink in restroom
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Large containers of food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Prep table next to front kitchen hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meats and peeled onions, cut vegetables (repeat)
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. On top of freezer chest , kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food ( chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauces) in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.near fryer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside back kitchen handsink **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. Rolls
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in breaded chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large bowl and strainer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished wood used to support shelves in freezer, back kitchen
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Back kitchen
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Egg cartons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-use plastic bag reused. Chest freezer
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present of chestnuts , dry storage area. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large strainer
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken, refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over cut onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. On shelf under back prep table **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. Egg rolls and breaded cooked meats, walk in cooler
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container of sugar, dry storage
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.mopsink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron, container stored in back kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. scoop made from food container Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table, center kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans of water chestnuts Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut vegetables , pork, shrimp in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in freezer near back door
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed dented can of tomatoes, dry storage area Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over celery, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. opposite fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of pork, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. front and back doors open Corrected On Site.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling at room temperature on cart at temperature below 135 degreesF Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop/spoon next to rice cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut vegetables, pork, chicken and egg rolls in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered bulk containers of food, dry storage area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls , walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powders in dry storage area
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of chicken and sauce, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.[open coke bottle in reachin in contact with ready to eat seafood ]
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.[three comparement sink not set up. Employee just wasking dishes with soapy cloth than rinsing and putting away]
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented.[using imitation crab menu just states crab--menus changed---one item missed when reprinting-- other two corrected.
  • Critical - No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[bottom shelf of preperation table]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[left sitting on counter past 135 degrees--must go into refigeration at 135 degrees]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[front refigerator ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw meats over ready to eat vegetables in walkin ]
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in rear freezer]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[rice in cooker] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
3/22/2011Routine - 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.
  • 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.[white substance in duck sauce bucket]
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables washed than returned to soiled box prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[raw poultry over raw beef]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[onions in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin egg rolls, cooked foods] Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ladel in soiled plastic containner]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[soiled masher hangi on pipe]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[putting cleaned, cut vegetables into pot]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[cutting washed broccoli ] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[on reachin on cookline ]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[tops reachin freezers] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[large coffin freezer]
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. [on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[rice buckets ]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood system]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[outside freezers]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[back one blocked by buckets and boxes]
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back screen door]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[around back prep sink]
12/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin ]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handling washed, cut vegetables]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[using non food grade grocery bags for food storage ]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[tops reachin freezers]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin on cookline ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[openings of reachin freezers]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
3/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods --walkin cooler --raw chicken stored above raw shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods----walkin cooler --raw chicken stored above cabbage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler -eggrolls
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...below shelves in rear drystorage area--in corner
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...below left side wok.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in grocery bags--chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.=walkin cooler --raw chicken stored over broccoli
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.--walkin cooler--raw beef stored over onion Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in upright freezer by walkin cooler
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.---blue shelves by walkin cooler---wood not smooth---black substance buildup here
  • Observed build-up of food debris on the underside of reachin cooler door handles
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.--behind smaller chest freezer ---rice Buildup
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.---behind rice cooker
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.--by water heater
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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