China Park Restaurant, 2301 Hwy 524 Ste 115, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINA PARK RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2301 Hwy 524 Ste 115, Cocoa, FL 32926-5854
License #: 1505423
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bag of rice
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink faucet handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Metal can lid for rice not able to keep debris out fully.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scopp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Exterior of Lid to metal can for rice rusted.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink handles
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken feet in drop in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm chlorine, remade, rechecked 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water bottled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer. Pork and chicken **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. 2 door cook line **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 tempura chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Jug used for scooping rice.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with 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.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. two
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk items.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. top portion of pork stored double panned. rapid chilled and will not keep as much pork in top part of ric.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. meats over sauces, walk in cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. painted one. working on others.
9/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. employee food over customer food.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. buckets of sauce, wic.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted . Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. top of cook ne equipment / smoker.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in cooler fan cover.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. cooked chicken by handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by buckets.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in cooler fan cover.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. top of cook ne equipment / smoker.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. bowl with raw chicken residue in cooked shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. employee food over customer food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of sauce, wic.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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. raw chicken,non handled bowl . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw in shell eggs. 60 degrees. will discard after 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in restroom, and one live in foyer area by take out menus.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted . Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.cloth towels directly covering food, rice, vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large several feet wide deep pan of cooked rice cooling with towel over it. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk dry goods, sugar, etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. used soiled broccoli box used for green beans.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. by fryer.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted and peeling.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by buckets of food.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. bowl of employee food on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employee food on expedite table next to customer food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. observed bowl used for raw meat over cooked shrimp in top part of reach in. Corrected On Site. reheated shrimp to 165 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked breaded chicken cooling in deep pan covered. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice, non handled plastic soup bowl used to scoop rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bag used for direct contact storage of scallops, freezer.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. raw scallops removed from original packaging. provided invoice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls, stored on top of other pans of food, top of reach in. Corrected On Site.moved to bottom and will discard after 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. crate of raw eggs stored over reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over sauces, vegetables, etc. throughout walk in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over carrots, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. when exhaust is on, gap present in one filter.
  • Critical - Observed beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.opened water bottle over reach in.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. behind cook equipment , heavy.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelves. heavy.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice, chicken, wontons cooling covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles and fresh sprouts on counter. less than 4 hours, rapid chilled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork, on top of other food in top of reach in. less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site. rapid chilled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over tubs of sauce, walk in.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non packaged chicken over vegetables , upright freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.Last review 1/2009.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment,fry cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures at 41 DF or below.Noted potentially hazardous foods cpld holding 47 DF.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Front handsink found with single service containers and hand soap and hand sanitizier;rear hand sink found with hand soap and hand sanitizier stored in sink.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed cooked yellow rice cooling in eight inch deep covered containers in walk kn cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces on can opener encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Plastic coke case used for storing of egg rolls in walkin cooler and fry cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sweet n sour chicken,raw chicken wings cold holding in 2 door fry cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Raw shell eggs stored dierctly on top of cooked meats in cook line work cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken wings stored above ready to eat washed,cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw repackaged chicken stored above packaged frozen vegetables in upright freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Baded shrimp and bbq ribs uncoveed in chest freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for egg rolls,sweet n sour chicken,etc in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed stored on lip of front hand sink. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in upright freezer cold holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken wings stored adjacent to washed,cut carrots in plastic bag and raw pork ground stored above pails of sauces and unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.Empty food cans found being reused for storage of washed/sliced ready to eat produce.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Observed plastic grocery shopping bags used for storage of raw meats in freezers.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.Rear kitchen hand sink found blocked with plastic pails by rear food prep table.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked for bbq diced pork removed from freezer and stored in walkin cooler.Use by date is six days.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Observed raw chicken in large deep container stored and prepd. adjacent to pot of cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed high speed electric drill with mixing wand attached for mixing of flour batter mixes.THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS.Commerical food mixer maybe used or mixing by hand with metal wisk in container.
  • Observed two small round cutting boards with holes in centerand no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on metail food storage shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Observed plastic forks stored with handles down and eating tines up in open container behind front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Handsink foind blocked by plastic pails in ar food prep area of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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