China King, 218 W Washington St, Chattahoochee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 218 W Washington St, Chattahoochee, FL 32324
License #: 3000337
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- ice cream scoop at buffet stored in water at 82°f.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers- display lights above food on buffet.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets- reach-in cooler make station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler- bucket of raw chicken.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris- wall to the right of the cook line around the fire extinguisher.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses- wet wiping clothes stored on edge of sink and on rack in the walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- Make station: raw shrimp 48°f, raw steak 47°f, product held less than an hour per manager, lid to unit closed and product placed in ice bath and brought to 41°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored- sanitizer bucket stored on the floor below the soda fountain at wait station.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler- reach-in cooler make station.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to chest freezer across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice cream scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At desert bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Three door reach in at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At front of cook line.
2/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bucket. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice cream scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Chicken
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cook line.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medication in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Soup chips.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid under dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Font counter hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop on Buffett bar. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Fish stored in thank you bag in chest freezer. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under grill. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. At make station on cook line, all reach in coolers, all reach in freezers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen and Buffett area. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and chicken at make station cooler. Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken in fryer next to reach in fridge. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observedemployee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Priority: Basic
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near kitchen entrance.
  • Critical - Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Diswasher chlorine at 0ppm. Do not use dishes and utensil that have not been properly sanitized. Use three compartment sink to manually sanitize dishes and utensils.
  • Critical - Observed License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. DBPR LICENSE EXPIRED 01-JUN-2012.
  • Critical - Observed 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 Addressed on a previous callback inspection.
  • Critical - Observed RAID Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. For residential use only.
  • Critical - Observed box of oil stored on floor at rear dry storage area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under kitchen cooking equipment.
  • 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 plastic bowl without handle utilized to dispense corn starch in kitchen.
  • Observed plastic gallon jugs cut and utilized for scoops in kitchen; not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • 53B-08-1: Observed no proof of required employee training provided. Pro this violation must be corrected by 02/05/2012.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. THIS VIOLATION WAS ADDRESSED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not being sanitized.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. STORING BUCKET LID Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HAM
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NOODLES AT BUFETT
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 1. 12A-02-1: Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed handsink on the front line having a cleaning pad and a bottle of soap inside the handsink.
  • 10. 15-31-1: Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/ in disrepair.
  • 11. 53B-08-1:No proof of required employee training provided.Pro This violation must be corrected by:2/5/2012
  • 2. 08A-28-1: Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor.
  • 5. 51-11-1: Carbon dioxide /helium tanks not adequate secured next to the posted mix.
  • 8. 14-36-1: Observed gaskets / seals on cold holding unit poor repair on the cookline.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to the posted mix.
  • 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 : 2/5/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation wearing a watch in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed a bage of onions setting on the floor in the back area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed handsink on the front line having a cleaning pad and a bottle of soap inside the handsink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Observed foods stored inside thank you bages in the freezer.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed flour stored inside the rice container.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; improperly mixing bleach and soap in towel bucket - strip reads 10 ppm bleach.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; make table at 49F according to hanging thermometer and ffood temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-11.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in sugar.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by chair.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation is being addressed on a previous AC dated 5-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken next to beans in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; melons on buffet at 63F, shrimp, chicken, beef in make table at 49F. Stop sale issued. This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-11.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knives on cookline.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; buffet temps: egg drop soup 122F, honey chicken 93F, fried shrimp 126F, egg roll 111F, wings 119F, sweet and sour chicken 119F. Buffet temp is being turned up. This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-11.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from produce; chicken next to cabbage and cut veg in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; egg rolls in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
6/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tub of raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in rice, soy sauce, starch and sugar.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; blue roughneck tubs in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in freezer.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; make table hood handle.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; kitchen sink blocked by bucket of soy sauce.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in rice, soy sauce, starch and sugar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; kitchen sink blocked by bucket of soy sauce.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 5-9-11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; make table hood handle.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans; pineapple chunks.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; bucket of peeled potatoes by ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; tub of wings in walk in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; blue roughneck tubs in walk in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; fish in reaeach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tub of raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; honey chicken at 104F on buffe line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk (sugar?)
3/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; chicken next to milk.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bucket of soy sauce in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; fryer oil in storage room.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; uncovered meat, fish and egg rolls in reach in freezers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; batter mix and rice in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; cup of punch on bottom shelf next to make table.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in batter mx.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags for freezer storage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink; items are being washed in middle sink with no sanitizing step.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of to-go boxes in back hall.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; front counter.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise; clutter.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. New licensee has 60 days to train employees.
8/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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