China Garden, 8101 S Old Kings Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8101 S Old Kings Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL 32217
License #: 2612911
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container inside the cooked chicken container in the make table by cookline , manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Grease, cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking without hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowl and containers stack up wet on the top shelf above the Three Compartment Sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on the floor under the cookline, bag of whole cabbage on the floor in Walk in Cooler , manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table by cookline
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can soda on the shelf in Walk in Cooler with food for sell.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in the water 86°F by rice warmer at cookline, manager discarded the water and keep the rice scoop in dry container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of corn starch 92°F kept on the chef cart, manager stated just made the corn starch, moved to Walk in Cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Container of raw chicken and container of raw shrimp above the container of sauce, Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw chicken above the tray of cheese Rangoon, upright Reach in freezer by the register **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg roll made yesterday at Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used in the cooked chicken container, make table cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onion, Walk in Cooler
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in the kitchen doesn't have hair restraint
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Re-used vinegar bottle as scoop, bag of rice, dry storage shelf by back door
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 90°F, steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Raw chicken inside, Walk in Cooler, multiple **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket under Three Compartment Sink
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One Ketchup and one soy sauce dented on the lid seam, on the dry storage shelf by back door, manager discarded
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken over container of sauce, Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. A tray of raw chicken, over a tray of beef, upright Reach in freezer by register **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Reused single used gloves in flour mix, Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 made yesterday, Walk in Cooler
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler fans cover.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty can. Knives.
  • 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. Bottle water and coffee cups on prep table.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers in cook line, also multiple food containers in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 84° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife in storage buckle.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Reusing cans to store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods. Throughout.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in freezer a tray of raw chicken and a tray of raw beef over frozen vegetable. Also, container of raw chicken and container of raw shrimp over the container of cook pork and noodles in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. A tray of raw chicken over a tray of raw beef in reach in freezer. Also, container of raw chicken behind a container of raw beef at the make table.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Re-use glove in flour mixture. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. All prep table and dry storage with food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine more than 200 ppm.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Prep top and bulk bin.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple areas of kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grime throughout.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rust noted.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Dumplings.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various items, in soup type containers- operator can't explain identity in English. Bulk bins also not labeled.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin with food products on shelf. DayQuil capsules on prep unit. Aspirin with linguini on shelf.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Re-use glove in flour mixture.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. WD-40 on shelf with food and single service items.
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands after break at table.
  • Critical - Observed employees food (raw fish) in walk in not seperated and marked as such.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil containers on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rice pot has mildew like stains on seal.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, prep unit.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk ishelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Inside prep cooler for boneless fried chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop, water 84 degrees.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chest freezer, mixed together, open bags. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Toxic level of chlorine in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open container of dumplings in chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Crumb type bag not labeled in reach in freezer. Curry powder on cookline. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. On floor, under triple sink.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Container with no handle use to scoop sugar and sweet and sour cooked chicken. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filter broken. Operator flipped it.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in walk in cooler. Also, exterior of food containers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving on tables.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On floor, under cooking equipment and exterior of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Triple sink. Corrected On Site. Washed hands on handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of cookies, salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sugar. Across triple sink, rice. Also, grocery bag used to drain cabbage after washed and to stored chicken.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bag of frozen veggies and cooked shrimp. Corrected On Site. Rearrenged. Reach in freezer. Raw chicken over pork in box freezer. Corrected On Site. Rearrenged. Raw chicken over sauce. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over unwashed vegetables. Shell eggs over carrots. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected On Site. Rearrenged. Reach in freezer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans re-used to hold raw meats.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Dish soap with sauces. Shelf. Corrected On Site. Moved soap.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind rice cooker. Across walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door, device is broken
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple food items, out of original package, no identified. Walk in cooler. Also, yellow-ish powder in cook line. Repeat Violation.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls , sweet n sour chicken 11/4/11- sweet n sour chicken date marked
  • 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. plastic cup in salt, sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on shelving
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler gaskets
11/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. wooden cutting board observed with black edges
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Provided owner with Seating Change Form
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coke can, twist top water bottle
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bulk Containers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler gaskets
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken behind beef at reach in cooler , chicken has to be carried over ready to eat foods and raw beef Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in salt, sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on shelving
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. *Eggrolls , sweet n sour chicken date marked 8/26/11
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls , sweet n sour chicken
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods not used or discarded within 7days
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk salt? - per manager bulk sugar? - per manager Repeat Violation.
9/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Approved source
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Interior of walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of vegtables Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In rice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic container top, cut and used as a scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Make table reachin cooler gaskets on line
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Wiping cloth bucket Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table reachin cooler with black slime buildup on gaskets
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Interior top
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of to-go boxes on floor by front counter
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans being re used in upright reachin freezer by front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsink by 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At water heater Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Cove molding hanging off by 3 compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink 300ppm
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cold food not held at 41 degrees F or below. Raw chicken 43-50 degrees F, raw beef 46 degrees F, ribs 45 degrees F in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed both chest freezers without thermometer, also upright freezer.
  • Critical. Observed ni visible thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food containers not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves in them.
  • Critical. Observed towel under cutting board.
  • Observed chest freezer against wall with dirty seals and dirty inside.
  • Observed chest freezer against wall with broken lid and handle.
  • Observed unpright freezer by front of restaurant broken at bottom.
  • Observed chicken and flour in non-food grade containers in cooler and floor.
  • Critical. Observed cleaning cloth in bucket with no sanitizer inside.
  • Observed dirty hood filters on line.
  • Observed fridge on line, gasket in bad repair. Repeat violation.
  • Observed containers for food stored on the floor - clean pans.
  • Observed knife being stored in a dirty can.
  • Observed re-using single service items (canned products originally in container).
  • Critical. Observed container in handwash basin.
  • Critical. Observed no lid on trash can in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed no self closure on back door.
  • Observed floor behind chest freezer against the wall, with alot of food debris on floor.
  • Observed broken ceiling tiles by back door.
  • Observed air vent cover on wall dirty.
  • Observed water heater dripping.
  • Observed light shield missing on light by walk-in cooler. Repeat violation.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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