China Express, 2928 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2928 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
License #: 6112887
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls/ chicken
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roll
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment. dirty water left in mop bucket
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. between stove and smoker
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • 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.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. grocery bags
  • Ceiling tile missing. restroom
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit 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.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Corrected On Site. crab rangoon removed from sign
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet broken over plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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