China I, 33389 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA I
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 33389 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3128
License #: 6215319
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rolling racks
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walkin cooler cardboard used walkin cooler
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By chest freezer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • 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
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Starch bin, dry storage area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
3/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of vegetables
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • 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. Starch bin, dry storage area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over ready to eat food
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Various food
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bin
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dirty water, mop bucket
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over sauces
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bag, storage area
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Clams
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter next to fryers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over buckets of sauce
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil next to back door
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In counter, cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer. Raw chicken over raw beef,
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.Inside trash can,heavy grease build up.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Ladder against water heater. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar, dry storage
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. can in sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from fryer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. all employees working in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda in dry storage area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. fridge across from fryers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. veggies in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken in walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. food storage bins in dry storage area
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cardboard reused for lids in walkin cooler---containers holding vegetables
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...1 male employee
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink...washed hands in prep sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under rightside of fryers
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...raw shell eggs behind vegetable --top of cooler opposite woks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods --walkin cooler --raw chicken stored above eggs/vegetable Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable...lid for rice not made out of plastic
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under soup area
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area...cooked ribs stored in soy sauce box...no plastic protection
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler-----raw chicken stored above vegetable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind fryer table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt...by drystorage shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt...by mopsink area.
8/10/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[garlic in oil 64 degrees on cookline ]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin]
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worncardboard used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[upright freezer cracks in bottom ]
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[stored in dirty container]
5/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[geeneral Tso chicken 67 degrees- voluntarily thrown away]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[garlic in oil 64 degrees on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[sitting at room temperature below 135]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[thawing at room temperature ]
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in bulk bins] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worncardboard used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[using grocert t-bags for food storage] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[cofin freezer]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[upright freezer cracks in bottom ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[stored in dirty container]
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 5/20/10.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.move raw product to first areas in reachin
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.in walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.can not use cardboard for covers
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in bulk bins
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.handle of scoop in noodle
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.handle of scoop 9n product in bulk bins
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knife stored between tables
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.cooked chicken
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.using grocery bags must be food grade
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.keep inverted
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.only 86-88 degrees
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.back one
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.shared dumpster Repeat Violation.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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