China Buffet, 2091 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2091 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
License #: 1619968
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bathroom door in disrepair. The door of the employee bathroom at the rear of the kitchen needs to be replaced .
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed that bowls are used as scoops for cooked stuffing and macaroni salad in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 kitchen employees working with food and not wearing any kind of hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prep area not covered. Fried noodles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pork not covered in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Holes in wall in the dry store room under shelving where the wall meets the floor.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed raw crab being thawed in standing water in a prep sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornstarch containers in the dry store room.
  • High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed this in the kitchen and ware washing areas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked wontons left out in the kitchen at 86°. Placed into the wLk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and peas and carrots stored in the same pan in a reach-in cooler on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef(not commercially packaged) stored above Krab in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Observed raw ground beef stored in the same container with raw fish in the walk-in freezer. Raw chicken over raw mussels in the walk-in coole **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken is stored above raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Observed cooling cooked meat is stacked in pans in the walk-in cooler.. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked meat in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense cooked meat, prepped vegetables, raw shrimp, flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee's bathroom used by both men and women. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards throughout the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in the Bain Marie cooler on the second cook's line.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cannot turn off the hot water for the hand sink on the first cook's line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked beef, cooked fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon used for sushi. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored behind raw beef in the top of a Bain Marie cooler on the cook's line. This could allow raw chicken juice to drip onto the raw pork when removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade in the kitchen attached to a prep table.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Observed the hand sink by the water heater blocked by a garbage can then a cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken and cooked pork ribs in the walk-in freezer.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Self service buffet has inadequate sneeze guard protection. The sneeze guard is a flat glass too high above the displayed food and offers no protection from sneezing or coughing.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for sauces and food in the walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Self service buffet has inadequate sneeze guard protection. The sneeze guard is a flat glass too high above the displayed food and offers no protection from sneezing or coughing.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above prepped produce in the walkin cooler. Raw pork over mayo in the walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blacked by carts in the hibachi cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cooks line **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. Many prepared foods in the walkin cooler.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sea weeds salad 65?f - stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken at buffet 124? f- stop sale- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw fish over cooked food in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.chicken and seaweeds salad **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By server line-Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Rice
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several food in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Seafood in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in main entrance- Fish tank - nitrogen emission-
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several Food in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several Food in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Several Food in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
8/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Lack of placard indicating the hood suppression system should be activated prior to the use of a portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken prepared on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- Porcooling on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery Bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.All food in reach in cooler by second cook line-at 49* F- Corrective action - Lowered thermostat
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Ground pork Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Boxes of shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over ready to eat in walk in cooler- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rices
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several food iwalk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action back in ach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bottle of water-
6/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. By sushi bar area
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. No invoices for Salmon for sushi provided- This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/12.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. By sushi bar area
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In pasta and cooked pork in walk in cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp/ crabs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in tall reach in cooler by cook line
  • Critical - Observed screen in back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour,sugar and msg container
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bread crmbs and rice in dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Food preppared in three compartment sink by soapy water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date markedChicken nuggets/egg rolls/pasta/stuffed bread/cooked pork/in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 03/24/12.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corective action - back in walk icooler
1/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Two reach in cooler by cook ne
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab Rangoon on menue/ Immitation crab- not posted on menue-
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Walk in cooler shelves-
  • Observed hole in wall. By back door-
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef/ Chicken at 51-Stop sale issued
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Raw beef- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese- walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over ready to eat in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cooked pork in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Food stacked on top of each other without cover Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walk in cooler- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. No handle on scoopes - /sugar/ spices/
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All food in in walk in cooler-
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice)-Raw chicken and raw beef
  • Table-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable or installed on legs of at least 4 inches. Walk in freezer shelves
7/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employees restroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. coolers throughout
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. fish inn standing water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over pibeapples reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. eggfoo yong, crab stuffed shells 2hours out ooerator discarded at will Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various items in walk in cooler
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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