China King, 6816 22nd Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6816 22nd Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6215740
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. (Dry storage shelves lined with soiled cardboard.) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. (Commercial water bottles, partially consumed, thru out kitchen.)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Dumplings in chest freezer)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. (Sauce in bamboo shoot can in walk in cooler.)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Employee food, cooked fish in pan on counter)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw pork over sauce, raw meats over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. (Trays of raw chicken over raw beef in upright freezer.)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (Observed several trays of food being moved into walk in at start of inspection.)
  • 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)
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line dry storage food-contact shelves. (Cardboard is soiled.)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cornstarch in water on crash cart) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. (Raw chicken over eggrolls) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Read 200°F during boil water calibration method)
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. (Young child)
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. (Non food grade power drill used with mixing wand. Drill is heavily soiled on storage shelf)
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels by register/kitchen entrance.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. (Bamboo shoot can reused for sauce) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on countertop kitchen timer.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (10 cans, bamboo shoots, baby corn, water chestnuts, oyster sauce)
  • 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. (Observed employee cutting cooked ribs while holding ribs with bare hands.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cooked chicken cooling on back of cookline at 122°F). Corrective action: Relocated to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. (In three reach in freezers, portioned raw meats are over ready-to-eat food or not properly separate from each other.)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on lids to multiple salt, sugar, flour and starch containers
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Thermometer calibration methods)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (Restroom) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Eggrolls, chicken)
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
6/19/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( equipment, shelving, etc throughout kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.( cookline) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.( knives hanging from magnet) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cookline reachin cooler and chest freezer)Warning** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sprouts)(6/17/2014) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(83°)(06/17/2013 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.(78°)(6/17/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( rice cookers) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( upright freezers) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( rear handwash sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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, fried chicken, etc in walkin cooler) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
6/14/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. ( shelf) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk **Warning**
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in walkin cooler 72? **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken broth/ reheated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. ( raw beef over cooked sauce inside walkin cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Cooling methods) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Upright freezers) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(rear handwash sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 04/08/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( front handwash sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. ( inside walkin freezer)reheated chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[hood filters]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[prep tables/between tables]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[fried chicken bowl]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[next to rice cooker]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezers]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags used for storage ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[pplaced in freezer]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw beef over produce inside walkin cooler]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[invert]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.[reheated product]
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of dried blood residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in all kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind deep freezer.
  • Observeddust residue build-up on grill and fan blades of dining room fan.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in wok line coolers between use.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in all kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / counter storage shelves.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • 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 ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/blood residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handwash sink next to back door not clean.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
  • 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 : 4/19/2010.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[WIC]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bag] Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.{CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES}
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[cracks/crevices between tables]
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.{FILTERS}
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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