China Garden Iii, 9846 Stringfellow Rd C2, Saint James City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN III
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9846 Stringfellow Rd C2, Saint James City, FL 33956
License #: 4605695
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. By 3 compartment sink and across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Wontons and raw meat in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic buckets.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage at 75°F.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of bamboo shoots.
  • 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. Garlic and oil 73°F. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat beef and gravy in reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All 3 missing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table across from 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store raw meats in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork on prep table next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on front counter.
  • 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. 75°F at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop flour.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Beef on a stick in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cooked noodles stored in grocery bag in reach in cooler across from cookline. Beef, chicken, pork in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Bowl of raw chicken sitting on top of box of unwashed lettuce.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic buckets. Top of plastic bucket cut and used to scoop fried rice.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. Garlic in oil at 67°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mushrooms in reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one other employee.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed raw clams stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bakchoy stored in a plastic bag in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over garlic sauce and mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter across from register.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter across from register.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw shrimp stored behind green onions/herbs in reach in cooler at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in dishwash area used to stores bucket lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed barehand contact with ready to eat rice noodles at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--observed container of raw shrimp stored behind ready to eat green onions and precooked pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item improperly stored--shampoo stored around three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked meats and eggrolls in walk in cooler.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed barehand contact with precooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--raw shrimp stored in back of ready to eat precooked pork and green onions. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching ready to eat noodles with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee food safety training expired 2009--expires every three years for employees
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink--observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in dish/food prep area used to store metal pot.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature--packaged raw beef and chicken at three compartment sink sitting out thawing. Corrected On Site.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--one 0.5 lb can of Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--eggrolls and precooked meats in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented can.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored--vitamins stored on shelving next to canned goods.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--1 5lb can of Koon Chun ground bean sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint--cookline.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dent/rusted/swollen can. Corrected On Site.
5/13/2011Routine - 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--precooked meats and eggrolls in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour, sugar, and cornstarch bins not labeled in english.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bins in back dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mix on cookline tray 82F. Mixture thrown away. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Lettuce in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Large white bins in back, handle in product.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front handsink .
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans--3 cans of 100oz King's Baby Corn, 1 can 5lb Koon Chun Ground Bean Sauce and 1 can of 7lb 2oz Hunt's Ketchup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to dented cans.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--grocery bags used to store foods in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed precooked ready to eat foods in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked
  • Observed food employee in food prep area not wearing hair restraint
  • Critical. observed cold water turned off at front handwash sink. COS
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--raw shell eggs stored next to vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw chicken over RTE vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands after working with money before working with food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--using grocery bags to store food in walk-in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--metal cans.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted foodlike debris on can opener.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles--metal cans.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--front handwash sink.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water--hot water at handwash sink at end of cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink at end of cookline.
  • Observed buildup of foodlike debris along walls under shelving in employee restroom and utility room.
  • Critical. Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training. Corrected On Site.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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