China 1, 2543 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2543 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
License #: 6602671
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handle
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Dry ingredient bins
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimp over veggies **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw beef and fish in reach in freezer not hermetically sealed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Womens restroom
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Corn starch **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. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, cooked rice.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small boards at the prep area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, storing frozen foods in bags.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, several on wok line.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored, bottle of fish oil vitamins on cook line shelf above make unit.
2/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, pot handle in bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook with loose unrestrained hair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, bowls used to scoop salt and corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, grocery "t-shirt" style bags used to store cut up cooked meats in the reach in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces moderately soiled with accumulated grease and sludge.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in particular, near and over cookline soiled with accumulated grease etc.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-cooks all with unrestrained hair.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Fried chicken and cooked noodles both cooling in deep pans at least 8-12 inches deep with product. Advised using sheet pan and using reachin or walk-in cooler immediately.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states they were not in use they were soaking to wash. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-Handwash sink at back of cookline, cracked. Hand sink Basin no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch and water, holding at cookline at 80F. No warning issued as operator states he made it and was going to throw away when done and he was interrupted by inspector.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 2 roaches on hinges of prep area reach in freezer's. Observed during callback inspection 2 live roaches on the reach in freezer gasket.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 4 on underside of cook line table where rice cooker is stored- 2 have egg sacs attached. Observed during callback inspection 1 live roach on prep table next to rice cooker and 1 live roach on small rack where the cook line portable steam table is used.
3/15/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises, 1 deadvroach inside the prep area reach in freezer, 4 dead roaches on the floor next to the prep area reach in freezer, and 6 dead roaches on top of the prep area reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises, approximately 1 dozen stuck to duct tape on ends of prep area storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed heavy soil residue in storage containers used to store star anise on the cook line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, bus tubs of raw chicken and beef stored over buckets of sauce in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, bowl of raw chicken stored over bus tub of raw beef in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 2 roaches inside empty soy sauce bucket under the 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 2 roaches on hinges of prep area reach in freezer's.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 4 on underside of cook line table where rice cooker is stored- 2 have egg sacs attached.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, approximately 1 dozen on prep area storage rack where sheet pans and case of noodles are stored.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, one roach inside box of plastic wrap on the cook line.
3/14/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling tile installed in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, ladies restroom.
  • Observed cutting board's grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice scoop stored in 78 degrees F standing water.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law, cookline reach in cooler dripping condensation into a tub on the floor under it.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under the cutting board. Recommended using damp disposable paper towels, discarded at least daily or when soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature, tub of raw beef at 34-42 degrees F defrosting at the prep area. Recommended putting beef in the walk in cooler to finish defrosting. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, plastic jug cut in half being used to scoop cooked rice.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, plastic forks in the basket for customers to dispense themselves. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-06-1 Shell eggs held on cookline maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, raw shell eggs at 60 degrees F ambient air. Corrected On Site. Observed during callback inspection a flat of raw shell eggs at an ambient air temperature of 74 degrees F.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, sheet pan of raw chicken stored over sheet pan of raw beef in the reach in freezer. Observed during callback inspection a sheet pan of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped bundles of raw ground pork in the reach in freezer.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilite bins used to store bulk foods. Observed on callback inspection Sterilite bins and dish pans used to store numerous raw and cooked foods in the walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of bulk food storage bins. Observed during callback inspection exteriors of smaller "dish pan" type bins holding food aee soiled with residue build-up.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed cookline reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, 3 bay sink area handwash sink has several trays in the basin.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restrooms.
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shell eggs held on the cookline are maintained an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, flat of raw shell eggs on the cookline prep table are at an ambient air temperature of 74 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw chicken defrosting in the 3 bay sink in standing water is at 47 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, fried chicken on prep table next to the fryers is at 77 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, raw chicken defrosted in standing water and is at 47 degrees F in the third bay of the 3 bay sink. Also, 2 tubs of still frozen shrimp defrosting in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, a sheet pan of raw chicken is stored over plastic wrapped bundles of raw ground pork in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, soiled cloth apron covering raw beef in bus tub on the prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, power tool- drill attached to mixer attachment for mixing batter. Household/commercial power tools intended for construction are not for use when preparing foods in the foodservice.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towels under the cutting boards on the prep table.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, numerous Sterilite storage bins and dish pans used to store cooked and raw foods in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, 3 bay sink area handwash sink has several trays in the basin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, both restrooms.
11/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held on cookline maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, raw shell eggs at 60 degrees F ambient air. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, sheet pan of raw chicken stored over sheet pan of raw beef in the reach in freezer.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-grade material used to line food storage containers, paper menus.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilite bins used to store bulk foods.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, cookline unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of bulk food storage bins.
  • Observed moderate residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, all reach in freezer and cooler door handles.
  • Observed cookline reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, 3 bay sink area handwash sink has several trays in the basin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restrooms.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method-cooked eggrolls piled high in tub-cooling for 1+ hours found at 84F. Advised with lunch, cooler will not cool as necessary - Advised cooling on sheet pan one layer thick-cool to 41 within 6 hours total. Cooked items need to cool from 135 to 70 F within 2 hours and from 135 to 41 within a total of 6 hours. 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. Bowls in use to scoop veggies etc at cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-at least on small board at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-gasket type seals on rice cookers heavily soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-left in mop bucket.
  • 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. One employee with no proof-Owners son's wife working in kitchen today.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bulk food storage bins labled in Chinese only. Must include English translation as well.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use, thermometer provided reads from 50 to 550 degrees F. Recommended thermometer that reads from 0 to 220 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shrimp stored over bags of vegetables in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw chicken and raw beef, cook used same bowl to measure different raw animal products on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook handling cut vegetables with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, small boards at the prep area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, front area hand wash sink has several trays stacked in the basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee restroom door soiled with accumulated dirt.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/11/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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