China Kitchen, 1715 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1715 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266
License #: 2400237
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above wok/fry station.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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. Handle in rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken over bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw eggs over cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.( drink station in waitress area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ( several containers of ripped food not date marked and held over 24 hours in walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All prep tables thruout the kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Maketable and reach in coolers door handles sticky build up.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Above dish machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sitting on soda boxes ready to use. Black stained.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour and rice
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. No lids grease dripping all over parking It.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with single-service items.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on outside and inside of meat grinder. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. On dry storage holding rice and other dry goods.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( shelf above 3 compartment sink )
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( drink fountain)
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @10 ppm
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed rusty shelves work tables
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.observed spray wash
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.observed ffly on prep table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.obs erved wok pot heavily encrusted with grease
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed plastic bowl used asa scoop in bulk suger
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. observed live fly by shrimp prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw chix wings 54f in kitchen Corrected On Site.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed hood system with heavy grease build up
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken interior lid exposed insulation over food
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed fry baskets with excessive built on gase buildup
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed shelfs unclean in kiitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed smoker box unclean inside heavy grease buildup from 2.29.2012
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed ice machine broken Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed food stored on floor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.ice machine broken
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed bag of onions on walkin floor
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk food container
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.inside of snoker
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.oberved chicken over produce
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.rice cooker
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over produce
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • observed build-up of grease on nonfood contact surface ,hood system . upon callback cleaning scheduled
9/23/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork 50f and shrimp 47f in main box across from woks
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice@ 56f on counter on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggrolls@78f on shelf in kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. observed 0 ppm operater advised to use 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed cutting boards unclean
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food containers on kitchen line
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.rice cooker
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.kitchen shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. observed dead roach on floor under equipment and dead roach on exterior of spice container
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on kitchen line
9/22/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. upon reinspection egg rolls, shrimp cooked. not date marked
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over produuce in walkin upon reinspection raw chicken over produce broccolli & onion in walkiin
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. upon reinspection observed 0ppm in sanitizing solution
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood system. upon reinspection hood system has not been cleaned.
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. #10 can reused to house sauce on kitchen line upon reinspection #10 can being reused to house sauce on kitchen line
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.upon reinspection dumpster plug is missing. upon reinspection dumpster plug missing
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid. lid is very cracked upon reinspection dumpster lid is still cracked and broken
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.upon reinspection observed raw chicken over produce in walkin
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 upon reinspection jian wang owner of china kitchen has no proof available for employee training observed owner and 1 employee working
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. primary sand bx
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over produuce in walkin
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bulk fd container cracked and broken
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. platic bags in use Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood system
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. #10 can reused to house sauce on kitchen line
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. lid is very cracked
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • 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
3/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags in reachin freezer
2/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. fried foods on buffet
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood over mushrooms in cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots and onions in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour, sugar
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cutting vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. kitchen
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Choking sign not posted.
8/28/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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