China 1, 1901 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1901 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916716
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 5/8/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. One shelf in large reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Over noodles in cooler
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Squeeze bottles
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Glass door coolers
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Three glass door cooler.
  • 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. Rice hot hold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by table on wheels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sink by table on wheels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lid for bulk container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outer surfaces of bulk food containers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of rice.
  • 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. bulk flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bag of flour opened not kept protected.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic bottles of sauces.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by rolling cart.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen .
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth covering noodles in reachin cooler .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in cooked rice container.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over opened containers of sooy sauce, reachin cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice cooker.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. W-D 40 storage with single service items .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • 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. bulk flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bags of flour.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. egg rolls overstocked when cooling Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under white cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. r I coolers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. gravies
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard in a stand up cooler used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls, cooked chicken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food containers.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk lids
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked, Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of rice.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk container lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. Has two locations but only 1 certified food mgr.. needs 1 for eack license. This violation must be corrected by : 06/10/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 06/10/10.
4/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of pinapple juice.
  • 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 in an improper manner. out on counter.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at wok area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in sugar container.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. smoking .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. at cooks area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trays .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over perp area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
11/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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