China Buffet Rongcheng, 113a South Deane Duff Avenue, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BUFFET RONGCHENG
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 113a South Deane Duff Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600479
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 4/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Observed gallon jugs cut in two and used as scoop for cooked foods **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.expired 3/31/14
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pot stored in cookline handsink **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Food stored in freezer in shopping bags
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour containers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed items on preptop reachin above 50°F owner said that the cooler door was open when they came in in the morning. All potentially hazardous foods kept in reachin overnight must be discarded. See stop sale
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp over cooked pulled chicken in reachin on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.bag of ice sitting on top of box of raw chicken, voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.observed kitchen utensils, potatoe peeler,can opener stored in container with hammers and pliers and other maintenance equipment, on prepline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cooks
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair Observed cleaver pitted and rusting with broken handle.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Dative flours containers cracked with visible open holes, unable to seal shut overnight.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.can used as scoop in bulk dry rice container at cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.eggrolls in open wire basket plastic wrap over top , sides open to exposure of wind blown particles or cross contamination from storage containers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over cooked shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.observed half flatt of eggs at room temp, must use / serve or discard by 3pm
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on plastic storage containers
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.non food grade hose used at dishwash station
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pot stored in handsink at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.unsealed wood tables and storage shelves at kitchen and buffet areas
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on lower shelves in kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed pan of rice sitting on top of unwashed vegetable box in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ice cream scoop in 76 degrees F water at ice cream case Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.reusing cardboard as cooling tray for metal pans Corrected On Site.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed dirty dish buspan stored on top of ice cream cooler on sliding doors. Corrected On Site.removed and area sanitized.
  • Critical - Observed dented 1can KINGS of bamboo shoots, and 3 cans of KOON CHUN Hoisin sauce. at dry storage Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cleared dirty dishes then scooped ice for beverages without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils stiored in handsink at 3 bay
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed container of raw chicken over bucket of sauce with uunsealed lid in waljin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.at flours storage area.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garlic and oil mixture on cookline. Rice on cookline. will uuse time s a public health control. Must discard every 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken over cream cheese in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed pan of breaded raw chicken wings stored on floor at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ice cream scoop in standing water on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed box of raw chicken stored on top of ice cream in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 3 live flies in kitchen. Corrected On Site.killed flies and sanitized surfaces.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.foods put into platic containers with tight fitted lids and stacked in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.paper egg crates used in kitchen to cool pots, may cause cross contamination of surfaces in kitchen Corrected On Site.discarded. surfaces sanitized
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.at buffet
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flours at dry storage Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook online Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.Observed child of owner , under 7 yrs old, in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.bowls not inverted at buffet line. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken over raw eggs and seafood. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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.labels worn off ofbdry good containers Corrected On Site.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed pan of rice on cookline at 50 degreesF . Corrected On Site.will use time as a public health control. place rice on line at 11 am discard at 3pm.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.rice in deep bowl in walkin temperatures ranging from 125 to 117 degreesF . Corrected On Site.spread out rice andvstir to help cool.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.fried chicken in deep plastic bus pan found at 65 to 46 degreesF . Corrected On Site.split into two pans stacked shallow .
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.chicken found at 70 degreesF on speed rack at back door. Corrected On Site.place in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken beside cooked shrimp with containers touching Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pan of raw chicken over open sauces in reachin at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed cooked foods with pns nested inside one another at reachin cooler at cookline . pan of chicken nested in and touching eggrolls . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed chicken on sped rack cooling at back door beside handsink in splash zone of handsink Corrected On Site. removed to cooler. barrier placed between sink and rack.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.rice in deep bowel tightly covered. Corrected On Site.speead rice even thickness uncovered slightly to vent heat
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw buspan of chicken over cooked cooling rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. found at 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by mop bucket Corrected On Site.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.using galvanized garbage can for uncooked rice storage -not a food grade container
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for flour and sugar at dry storage
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.at dishwash 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils s6acked on handsink at dishwash qr3a Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
2/23/2010Routine - 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.chicken /beef/seafood salads /shrimp-in walkin not date marked- no date marks throughout
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.at dry storage 2 containers of white powder
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice at cookline held at room temperature from 1100am found at 315 at 70 degrees Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food pork stored with cooked food shrimp in walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ice cream in walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.removed scoop placed clean scoop in ice cream container
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).large pan of rice sitting at room temperature -temperatures rage fromb80 degrees F to 128 degrees F-operator says was cooked at 11:30 am-discarded
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin cooler found at 45 degrees Corrected On Site.turned thermostat down ambient air at 40 degrees at end of inspection
  • Critical. Observed improper use of scoop food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. scoop no handle used in beverage ice Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cooling rqck at kitchen
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.forks storage eating end up at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at waitstation Corrected On Site.turned on
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at kitchen handsink -in process of getting repair
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.Food debris collected on lockdown bar on dumpster
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed open grease dumpster lid.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/19/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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