China Buffet, 870 S Federal Hwy #34, Stuart, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 870 S Federal Hwy #34, Stuart, FL 34994
License #: 5301607
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 1/23/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. SERVER STATION
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP WITH TOOLS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. SERVER STATION , KITCHEN
  • 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. Training expired 6/18/11 This violation must be corrected by : 1/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING EGGROLLS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MANY ITEMS WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MANY ITEMS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELVES OVER PREP AREA
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHES IN KITCHEN HWS
  • 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. IN RAW CHICKEN and RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP and RICE AT SELF SERVE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MUSSELS OVER PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/17/12.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CEILING VENTS ABOVE COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. REAR KITCHEN DOOR
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. GAS CAN BY CANNED FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MAMY ITEMS REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MANY ITEMS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED MEATS, EGGROLLS, SAUCES IN WALKIN COOLER NOT DATED
11/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils... cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... sushi rolls on ice 49f.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food... chicken over potato in walk-in.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... cooked phf's on buffet double-panned at 116-127f. Double-pans removed, phf's over 165f to hold over 135f.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination... rice on buffet not under sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food... fish, chicken over cooked/rte in line refrigerator.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... sauces, chicken in walk-in.
  • Observed utensil without handle used as food scoop in rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength... full bucket but not dispersing through line during cycle. Corrected On Site.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source... eel packaged without english information on box or packaging. www.saneheld.com on package. Stop-saled.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature... raw pork, moved to walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... some in walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... cut tile, kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair... restroom hallway wood panels wit black marks/water damage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... one under hot hold buffet table.
4/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... tuna rolls on ice, buffet counter, 53f. Ice level raised to contact pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner... shelving at dish area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present... screens torn on back door and flies observed in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... tiles cut to slope water flow, under kitchen sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in hallway/wood paneling.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... dry foods, chinese and english. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice... lettuce/shrimp/cherries on buffet.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site/in walk-in.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food... shrimp over egg rolls in reach-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... few foods in walk-in cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment... ice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensil without handle in rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable... shelf over dish area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... top of dish machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... men's restroom.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust... cook line.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only... convection oven.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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