China Cafe, 11419 W Palmetto Pk Rd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11419 W Palmetto Pk Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33428
License #: 6011496
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil and garlic was on the cook line at 49°, returned to reaching cooler. Oil and garlic at end of inspection was 43°. **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 and vegetable
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Both hand wash sinks by the cook line and the prep table/3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In the reaching cooler and the walk-in cooler , chicken over ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, a bucket was in the sink at arrival. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Utensil storage containers soiled.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container.
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers. Near dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cookline .
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mouth washing aids next to clean bowls in shelving near walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. In servers station.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spatula hanging above 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At soda storage cooler in front counter area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken and noodles.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 72? F at cookline under no temperature control. Placed in cooler. MUST DISCARD WITHIN 4 HOURS FROM LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs at cookline under no temperature control at 75? F. Placed in cooler. MUST DISCARD WITHIN 4 HOURS FROM LEAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over onions.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above veggies at cookline cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At cookline cooler and in rear prep area.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by dishwashing area .
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed 3 dead roaches on premises. inside unused ice machine at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drawer cabinets soiled by dishwashing area and dry storage area .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled throughout , cookline ,rear prep area ,dishwashing area and dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed debris accumulated on mop sink and dishwashing area floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at rice,flour,msg and soy sauce containers .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp and raw beef stored behind veggies at make table in cookline, where juices from raw foods may spill onto ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior ,exterior and gaskets of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. freezer near dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of chest freezer in server's station soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled. at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed interior of rchest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. near dishwashing area .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted exterior on chest freezer near dishwashing area .
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. men's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs held at room temperature by 3 compartment sink . place in cooler.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of tofu containers to store prepped veggies .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice,flour, and msg containers .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. noodles at walk in cooler .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, dust, or dirt. dishwashing area by 3 compartment sink and near handwash sink .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls , and cooked chicken at walk in cooler .
10/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED CHEST FREEZER TOP
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.FOODHANDLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKI N
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER FRYERS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.WALKI N SHELVING
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
6/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.FREEZER FRIGIDAIRE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.TOP OF CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN SHELVING
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.SCRUB FREE STORED WITH OILS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE WATER
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.CLOTH TOWEL USED TO COVER COOKED RICE IN WALKIN
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.BACK HANDWASH SINK REMOVED REPLACE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
  • Critical - NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH SINK AND COUNTERTOP NOW BEING USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED PREPARATION TABLE SHELVING
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER FRYER AND STOVE
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHIICKEN OVER BEEF WALKIN
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. LESS THAN 4 hrs on table
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.FROZEN CHIICKEN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON DRAINBOARD OF 3cs 37degrees
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIVES OPPOSITE COOKSLINE COUNTER
  • 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.BULK FOOD CONTANERS NOT MARKED IN ENGLISH
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 10 BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED
  • 11 HANDWASH SI NK USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES STRAINER AND VEGES PIECES
  • 12 NO HANDWASH REMINDER SIGN COOKSLINE
  • 13 UTENSILS IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER 2 areas
  • 14 WET WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZE WATER
  • 15 EXPIRED CFM CARD
  • 2NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO MEASURE INTERNALS FOODS
  • 3 NO PROOF OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE TRAINING
  • 4HANDSINK REMOVED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • 6 PHF FOODS THAWED IMPROPERLY CHICKEN IN PREPARATION SINK
  • 7 WALL IN DISREPAIR 3cs AREa
  • 9 NO THERMOMETER UPRIGHT FREEZER
8/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.HANDWASH SINK REMOVED PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.COOKSLINE HANDWASH
  • 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 - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.5/08/06 B CHIANG
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.KITCHEN
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PORK @ 55 degrees LESS THAN 4 HRS REMOVED TO WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.ROOM TEMPERATURE UTILITY SINK
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.CARDBOARD BOXES BACKDOOR
  • Observed wall in disrepair.3cs AREA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WALKIN COOKED EGG ROLLS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK WHITE SUBSTANCES
6/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.FRONT
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. RUSTED TOP OF FREEZER
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.MOTOR GUARD MISSING
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed hand sanitizer applied to unclean hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.COLLANDER IN SINK
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKSLINE
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN ON SHEET PANS @ 78 LESS THAN 4 hrs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.CARDBOARD BOXES BACK DOORWAY
  • Observed wall in disrepair.NEAR 3cs
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.ENGLISH
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.CHICKEN
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK WALKIN
  • 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.SOY SAUCE
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.RUSTED PREPARATION TABLE SHELVING
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER FRYERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.OVER PREPARATION TABLE
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.FRIGIDAIRE REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.CHICKEN
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED RICE WALKIN
  • 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.COOKED RICE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.PAINT BRUSH IN SAUCE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.PREPARATION TABLE SHELVING
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
5/18/2010Routine - 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.COOKED SHRI MP
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.SELF CLOSER
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.BACK DOOR FRAME DAMAGED MISSIING HOLES
  • Observed wall in disrepair.NEAR 3cs
  • 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. 1 employee and cfm
  • 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
7/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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