China Garden, 801 Dixon Blvd #1137, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 Dixon Blvd #1137, Cocoa, FL 32922
License #: 1504804
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Tubs of soy sauce by prep sink and fryer oil under woks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon being stored in well with ice cream scoop . Water temperature at 83° **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. On buffet **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table where they are cutting chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Turned off on buffet, ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.shrimp in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavily rusted.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Handled cooked shrimp. No gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Ketchup.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. On buffet line, scoop that customers use for ice cream self service is not long enough and allows customers arms to be in direct contact with ice cream.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Very soiled.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Moderate build up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. On buffet line, in self service ice cream area, handle of spoon is not long enough and allows for customers arms to be in contact with the ice cream as it is being scooped by the customer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line and prep area.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked, over prep area.
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood pallets, shelves.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage on counter. Educated operator. Needs to be held 41° or below.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 7 lb can of ketchup, heavily dented on rim. Operator discarded.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Small cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk goods scoops.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. On buffet line, scoop that customers use for ice cream self service is not long enough and allows customers arms to be in direct contact with ice cream.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in prep sink. Partially frozen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength towel buckets. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Tea pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Bulk dry good bins.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken , beef over vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Very soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ on buffet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature./ Krab at room temp still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping./ shrimp still partially frozen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. / baby corn
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut melons on buffet at 46 degrees f recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ron starch on cooks line will discard at 3:00 pm
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ employee hand sink by ice machine 76 degrees f
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./ bleach by dish machine
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - All foods in reach in cooler 46f-54f.
  • Critical - Ants on dry storage shelves.
  • Critical - Back flow preventer on dish machine broken.
  • Critical - Can opener blade soiled.
  • Case of to go containers stored on the floor.
  • Ceiling in kitchen peeling.
  • Clean cleavers stored between equipment and wall.
  • Dry storage containers soiled - reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • Critical - Employees not washing their hands between handling raw foods and cooked foods.
  • Critical - Foods not labeled with identity once removed from orig. container.
  • Critical - Handwash sink blocked and lid in sink.
  • Critical - Ice cream at buffet requires customers to submerge hand below container rim to scoop ice cream.
  • Critical - Immitation crab thawing at room temp.
  • Melted broken food containers.
  • Mops not hung to dry.
  • Critical - No sanitizer test kit - chlorine.
  • Critical - No soap or paper towels at kitchen hand wash sinks.
  • Critical - Raw chicken stored above beef and vegetables.
  • Raw wood shelf under rice cooker.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler not maintaining safe temps.
  • Critical - Rear door not self closing.
  • Critical - Sanitizer at zero ppm in dishmachine - repeat.
  • Scoop handle in flour.
  • Critical - Shrimp uncovered in the chest freezer.
  • Critical - Trainer who signed off on safe staff certificates is not a certified manager.
  • Critical - Used Raid in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloths on counter not in sanitizer - repeat.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ra chicken and shrimp over sauces, walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler, raw meats over sauces and cooked meats. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in wait station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back of cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by buckets of sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. was empty. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. knives in between equipment . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. dish machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. very heavy, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. heavily dented on rims. three 6 lb cans of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cornstarch water, ambient cooling after 3 hours on cook line counter.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. two pitchers of drink and pan of lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop on buffet. 81 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. upright reach in cooler door handle.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. frozen shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler, raw meats over sauces and cooked meats. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried items on buffet. placed in pan on buffet with no direct contact to hot pan. drain rack/ grid in between food and pan. all other hot items with in proper temperature will discard after 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed no date marking on cooked items, meats, egg rolls, etc.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. all plates
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. green onions not covered or under protection. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream puff, buffet. 61 degrees. Corrected On Site. discard after 4 hours. callback-on buffet cream puff 66 degrees, boiled egg 62, pudding 62 .
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil. Corrected On Site. out 1.5 hours, ice down. callback- fresh garlic oil 88 degrees on cook line.
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chickens on buffet. observed grate/ rack in between food and pan/ heat. Corrected On Site. will discard after 4 hours. turned up heat. callback- buffet- observed grate between food and pan. breaded chicken 98 degrees, chicken nugget 97, skewered meat 96.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold buffet line. Corrected On Site. filled with ice water slushy. callback- on buffet, cream puffs 66 degrees, boiled eggs 62, pudding 62.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters. callback- improved.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. buffet. holding food 62 degees or higher. Corrected On Site. added ice and water.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. wait station.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chopping cooked pork bare handed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelving. very heavy build up.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. observec pot of rice cooling covered in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil 88 degrees on cook line. more than 4 hours. stop sale issued. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items on buffet- cream puffs 66, pudding 62, eggs 62. operator discarded. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over carrots, walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over sauces walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw wings over prepared egg rolls, reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. observed grate between pan and food on buffet. chicken 98 degrees, nugget 97, skewer 96 degrees. Corrected On Site. operator discarded.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). fresh garlic oil, 88 degrees.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for towel bucket. 0 ppm.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cold buffet line. Corrected On Site. filled with ice water slushy.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 105 degrees after 1.5 hours. lo mein. placed in cooler to rapid chill.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. chopped broccoli stored directly in dirty box
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off, back hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. dirty cardboard on shelving Repeat Violation.
  • Observed -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of carrots. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sweet sour sauce.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream puff, buffet. 61 degrees. Corrected On Site. discard after 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil. Corrected On Site. out 1.5 hours, ice down.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. wd-40 stored with canned food.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chickens on buffet. observed grate/ rack in between food and pan/ heat. Corrected On Site. will discard after 4 hours. turned up heat.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, rolls, etc.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. by ice machine. Repeat Violation.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk in cooler- shelled raw eggs over raw shrimp.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler- raw chicken over grapes, stuffed mushrooms, seafood donuts. Repeat Violation. administrative action repuested on 9/10/10.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over reach in.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter not dated.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed nicked blade.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dish racks.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife, cook line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning. missing bulbs, kitchen.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over melons, sauces in walk in cooler. Callback- observed in the walk in cooler raw pan of chicken over prepared stuffed mushrooms, another raw pan of chicken over grapes,another pan of raw chicken over prepared seafood donuts.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.2 ( 6 lb) cans of pineapple, 6 lb can of bamboo shoots and 63 oz can of soy sauce.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). fresh garlic and oil sauce on cook line counter. thermometer calibrated onsite.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. large quantities of cooked shrimp, prepared stuffed items in walk in not dated. Repeat Violation. X 2
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil, chicken, shrimp, rice. Corrected On Site. cooler adjusted.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken terriyaki, cooked breaded chicken on buffet. Corrected On Site. turned heat up and lowered levels of food in pans.
  • Critical. Observed washed, copped vegetable, broccoli stored directly in cardboard box. cook line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. jugs of tea and lemons, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. cleaned whole potatoes on draining rack next to dish machine.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw non hermetically sealed shrimp stored next to rte dumplings and above rte krab in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over melons, sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in across from stove.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cook line floor. bag of onions, bucket of flour, buckets of sauce.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler, cases of produce, buckets of sauce.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar, flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. cardboard lining shelves with build up of grease.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site. will sanitize at triple sink until repaired. called repair man. stated that it was not working twice recently and repair man fixed both times .
  • Observed build-up of grease/ debris on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen cooking equipment around wok.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. grill filters. Repeat Violation. X 2
  • Observed very heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dish racks.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. observed heavy grease build up on single service bags next to cook line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. both kitchen sinks.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. both kitchen sinks Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.X 2
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. both kitchen sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy liquid build up of garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. could not observe dumpster bottom to identity if rusted.
7/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Observed bulk containers of cooked shrimp not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed raw shell eggs cold holding at 80 degrees Farenheit at cook's line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food [raw sfrozen shrimp] thawed in standing water in sink..
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Observed rice pots when opened are not protected from possible customer contaimination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored adjacent and above ready to eat sliced melon and washed grapes in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shrimp stored above ready to cooked snow crab in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food [cooked rice]. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice machine Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands in cold water at handwash sink. Corrected On Site.Washed hands in other handsink with hot water.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container above food preparation table at cook line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed male operator/employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food at cook line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on filters in hood. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen by beverage station in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at end of cook line by bbq smoker oven. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors for back door.. Repeat Violation.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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.ALL RTE MEATS IN WIC
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. AT BUFFET BAR RICE COOKER WHEN OPEN DOESN'T PROVIDE PROTECTION
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.RAW WOODEN SHELF IN WIC
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.BACK DOOR
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.WIC FLOOR RUSTED
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.ON COOK LINE
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.LIGHT ON TOP OF FOOD UNDER SNEEZEGUARD AT BUFET BAR
9/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL RTE MEATS IN WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs and shrimps.explained time as public health control measure.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.SHRIMP IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.PLATES NOT INVERTED AND NOT UNDER SNEEZEGUARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. AT BUFFET BAR RICE COOKER WHEN OPEN DOESN'T PROVIDE PROTECTION
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.SHELL EGGS ON TOP OF RTE SHREDDED CABBAGE IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area ALL ITEMS IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.FLOUR AND COOKED WHITE RICE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.WORKER CUTTING VEGETABLES AND COOK USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE VEGETABLES ON COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.DISHWASHER AND COOK ON COOK LINE AND DISHWASHER AREA
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK ON COOK LINE
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.RAW WOODEN SHELF IN WIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WIC
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMPING ICE BY SODA MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BY DISHWASHER AREA AND BY SODA MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 10 ON FLOOR UNDER TRASH CAN BY BACK DOOR(COOK KILLED SOME WITH SHOES) This violation must be corrected by : 09/10/2009.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 8 LIVE UNDER ANOTHER TRASH CAN BY BACK DOOR MGR KILLED SOME(PEST CONTROL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED BY ECOLAB ON08/25/2009 AND FOUND HEAVY INFESTATION I N KITCHEN )
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.BACK DOOR
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.WIC FLOOR RUSTED
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.ON COOK LINE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.LIGHT ON TOP OF FOOD UNDER SNEEZEGUARD AT BUFET BAR
9/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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