China Express, 1835 N Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1835 N Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6212097
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 7/27/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[brown rice 104 degrees]
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[cooked chicken stored in old cardboard chicken bixes]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw eggs over ready to eat]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[in freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in sugar and throughout ]
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.[in 3 compartment ]
  • 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. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.[using old cardboard boxes for egg rolls]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[need to keep inverted ]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[cases stored on floor] Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[faucet at 3 compartment sink]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[on handwash sink] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[under 3 compartment sink]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.[turtle in bucket by soda machine]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mopsink area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.[over fryer ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.5/09
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.[for slicer]
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.[for rice cooker]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.[imitation krab used in rangoon, menu says crab. Must change all menus by next unannounced inspection ]
7/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...yellow rice held at 88 F. Corrected On Site...held in cooler
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation....open bag of flour has hole at bottom of bag--needs to be kept in food grade storage container after opening.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods-walkin cooler--raw chicken stored above raw beef.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods-- raw beef stored above raw eggs--shelves on right--walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...walkin cooler --bowl of raw chicken stored above bamboo shoots
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer ---chicken and fish
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice scoop at cook's line
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...inner/upper section
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue..by woks...door gaskets
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on flour bin by walkin cooler [outside of bin, and at handles]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...drystorage room.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture....handsink piping leaks into storage room when turned on...needs repair
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure....old cabinet --bench
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods--top of reachin cooler opposite woks--raw beef pieces behind shrimp
  • Violation: 34-08-1 Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.---white refrigerator at front counter and eggrolls cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.--top of reachin cooler opposite woks--raw chicken pieces behind peas/carrots mix
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods--top of reachin cooler opposite woks--raw beef pieces behind shrimp
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.--inside reachin cooler opposite woks--flat of raw eggs on shelf above bag of vegetables
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.--walkin cooler---raw chicken stored above broccoli
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.--walkin freezer---tube of beef
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.--sugar bins
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.--opposite woks
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing doors.--men's room door missing self closer device
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Handsink by storage room lacking paper towel
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-08-1 Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-01-1 Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.---live turtle in water in white bin labeled rice--operator has fish tank at front counter area--he stated turtle bites other fish, so he put turtle in bin---inspector advised operator to remove turtle
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated inside mopsink by water heater
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.---white refrigerator at front counter and eggrolls cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.--top of reachin cooler opposite woks--raw chicken pieces behind peas/carrots mix
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods--top of reachin cooler opposite woks--raw beef pieces behind shrimp
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.--inside reachin cooler opposite woks--flat of raw eggs on shelf above bag of vegetables
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.--walkin cooler---raw chicken stored above broccoli
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.--bags of rice by 6burner stove
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.--walkin freezer---tube of beef
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.--sugar bins
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.--opposite woks
  • Observed build-up of food debris on flattop grill stored on floor by back door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.--plastic spoons at sauce packet table
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing doors.--men's room door missing self closer device
  • Critical. Handsink by storage room lacking paper towel
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.---live turtle in water in white bin labeled rice--operator has fish tank at front counter area--he stated turtle bites other fish, so he put turtle in bin---inspector advised operator to remove turtle
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 10 dry rodent droppings found.---drystorage room shelves
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 12 dry rodent droppings found.--drystorage room floor
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 5 dry rodent droppings found---under fryer by pilot
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin evidence and/or environmental cross-contamination present.---outside roof overhang board loose-00-parking lot side by 2 handicapped spots
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.--under fryer
  • Observed grease accumulated inside mopsink by water heater
  • Observed hole in wall.---by soda dispense lines at drivethru window
  • Observed hole in ceiling.--above ansul system by back door
  • Observed hole in ceiling.--at electrical wiring by ansul system
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only.--turned on when woks in use
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---flattop grill on floor near back door--not in use
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.--license is current
  • 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.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/21/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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