China Kitchen, 172- 174 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 172- 174 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
License #: 6903633
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning** On cb sink is clean just little buildup around the knobs
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. At HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Thought the facilit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing FOD it hour any hair restraint or her loose head hair **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 70, chicken64 on cook line corn starch 80 f , fresh garlic and oil 80 f on cook line. Advised operator to keep it at 41 f or colder . Explained Time As A Public Health Control Procedure . Operator moved the food to cooler. **Warning** On cb egg rolls 55 f in white refrigerator, fried chicken 47 f, sweet and sour chicken 56, in white refrigerator, corn starch mix 80 f on cook line
07/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. At HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Thought the facilit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing FOD it hour any hair restraint or her loose head hair **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Using cut out gallon plastic container as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wire whip in water 110 f on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 70, chicken64 on cook line corn starch 80 f , fresh garlic and oil 80 f on cook line. Advised operator to keep it at 41 f or colder . Explained Time As A Public Health Control Procedure . Operator moved the food to cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed her hands in three compartment sink. ( just rinsed) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used for corn starch, flour
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Grease on side of wok by smoker
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves for single service to go containers
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling over hand sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife at cook line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only wash by hand equipment, rinse and place on drain board to dry. Advised and corrective action taken
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce, oil on floor in kitchen
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Owners leave back kitchen screen door and kitchen door open doing hours of operation
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled card board in kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Tray of breaded shrimp in chest freezer
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Food under in stand up freezer part of freezer/fridge unit
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Faucet in disrepair at hand sink at cookline faucet broken
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 60f on prep table
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Owner came into kitchen after delivering food in his vehicle and did not wash hands before returning to work. Advise corrective action taken
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of Bayer household bug spray by 3 compartment sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch 82, cabbage 60, noodles 57. Out since 11:00 am per owner. Owner discarded all products
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Tofu next to raw pork in reach in cooler at cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef next to raw chicken in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For corn starch, cabbage, noodles
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made on 2/13/14 per owner
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of pork on a sheet pan on the floor in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over hand sink at cook line by water heater
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Brown paper bags used to line bottom of containers for fried foods
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On top of water heater next to smoker at cook line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous items in walk in cooler not covered
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, spring rolls and wings between 45-50f degrees sitting out n prep table. Out only 20 mins per owner. Instructed owner to place back in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork on same shelf as raw chicken in walk in cooler
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
6/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk containers. **Warning**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters and gas lines.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Hoisin sauce.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. by back kitchen door Repeat Violation. 11-17-11
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. can of hot shot flying insect spray at 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on metal sheild between fryers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on pipe system over woks
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. 6-29-11 and 11-17-11
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired on 2-18-2012, taken on 2-18-2007
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. half bag on onions on floor in dry storage room in back of kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. smoker cooking box used on 3-11-2012 not cleaned after used
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. 2 trays of raw chicken over a tray of raw bread shrimp and a tray of raw beef in reach in freezer Repeat Violation. 11-17-11
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. unwrapped raw chicken on top of unwrapped raw beef on tray in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. 11-17-11
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on top of water heater by cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. numerouse containers of cut vegetables not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. 11-17-11
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tray of breaded shrimp in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottle at 3 compartment sink
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. butcher knife in between table and cooler
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. back kitchen doors and screen doors are open during hours of operation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. fire extinguishers and suppression system tagged 10-2009
3/12/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 3 cans soy sauce, 1 can of hoisin sauce, 1 can of water chestnuts and 1 can of bamboo strips Repeat Violation. 3-24-11
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. 6-29-11
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food deposits. scoops for corn startch and sugar has crusty build up of products
  • Observed hole in ceiling. missing tile in kitchen over handsink at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline Repeat Violation. 6-29-11
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation. 6-29-11
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. fish in grocery bag in chester freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. wonton skins on prep table at room temperature thawing Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3-24-11
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over sauces in reach in cooler on cookline Repeat Violation. 2 x
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken, raw shrimp and raw pork on same shelf next to each other in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. trays of raw chicken over trays of raw beef in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. raw shrimp and and chives containers not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. 3-24-11
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tray of dumplings in chester freezer Repeat Violation. 3-24-11
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. wall and piping behind woks on both sides of cookline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice container
11/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl for a scoop.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Ortho home defense and Bayer home pest Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on side of fryer.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of vegetable oil Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under/behind fryer cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed wall / fan soiled with accumulated dust. above kitchen entrance door in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. wall under the hood
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
6/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Ortho Home Defense and Raid Flying insecticides
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. CAN baby corn cut
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Vegetable oil
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken found at 44 degreee
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. beef and chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork, cut cabbage, cut mushrooms in walk in cooler not covered
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken wings cooked at 9am. Pulled out of the cooler for use at 12pm. Took temperature at 4pm chicken wings temping at 55 degrees.
  • Critical - Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
3/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at faucets at mop sink
12/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice container in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. shrimp and soup on floor in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook cutting green peppers with bare hands. advised Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags used for beef bones for soup in chester freezer Repeat Violation. from 03-08-10
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on spring roll containers in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on side of fryers between fryers and wok station Repeat Violation. from 03-08-10
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on top of water heater at cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust build up tv and fan above kitchen exit to dining room
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in cooler on cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. plastic forks at front counter
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at faucets at mop sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen abover water heater
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical spray bottle at warewash area
9/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on side of fryer and wok station
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. stem thermometers only reach a low of 50F degrees
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef and raw chicken on same tray in freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. opened raw pork over pasta in chester freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions on the floor
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. shrimp toast not covered in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used in rice bag and tin can used in rice container as a scoop Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon for serving cooked rice Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. lid of fried rice wrapped with dry linen towel Corrected On Site. paper menu used to drain fry chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. broccili stored ia box
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. reach in freezer has food debris Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on side of fryer and wok station
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on filters over wok and right side of cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on handles and outside of stand up freezer and flour, corn starch containers and on fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. tin can empty and used as scoop for rice
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. medicine bottle with plates and bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. employee training expired on 02-28-2010
3/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 3 cans, 2 bamboo shoots, 1 baby corn
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. corn starch, sugar and msg containers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef istand up freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic to go bowl used in sugar, corn starch and msg containers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. torn and split on reach in at cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. at waitstation Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on can opener holder
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in bottom of stand up reach in freezer and side of doors Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife in between steam table and reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. screen door doesn't completely close on side and bottom
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tile missing on cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage area over to go forks, spoons and to go containers
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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