China Star, 18993 Us Hwy 441 #108, Mount Dora, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA STAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18993 Us Hwy 441 #108, Mount Dora, FL 32757
License #: 4508480
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • 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. Corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Meat in container in 3 compartment sink. Corrective action: operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lo mein noodles on cookline 56 for large to go order. Corrective action: moved to freezer to quickly bring product temperature down to 41.
  • 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. Chicken above pork. Provided operator with a safe storage chart to post on freezer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Both front and back hand wash sinks had utensils/small wares stored. **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. Egg rolls in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hood cleaner in a pump sprayer under 3 compartment sink.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho home defense
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bowl
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
12/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler across from fryers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit across from fryers
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. bug stop insecticide
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw Chicken stored above raw beef
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Thawing beef and shrimp in the same bowl.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.salt
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowls used for scoops
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Spectracide in use Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cardboard boxes used for storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelving liners on racks in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning bowls in the handsink
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice and sugar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Fire ant eliminator.
  • Observed brown paper bag used as a food liner.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 dented cans of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used for scooping rice
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cooler across from woks
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef out of original package stored above ready to eat pork in the walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on the same shelf in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed two cases of shrimp stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice container.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. All
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic soup container used as scoop in rice
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Big green containers for seasonings
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried Rice temp at 65 degree, cooked pork temp at 70 degree, Advised Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodle temp as 56 degree, garlic in oil temp at 50 degree Advised
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Fried rice & fried pork cool at room temperature Advised
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open package of raw chickens & beef over ready to eat food in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cases of oil
  • 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. Plastic soup container used as scoop in rice
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Mixer not for food
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Vinegar plastic bottle cut in half re-used as scoop
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used paint brush for food
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Big green containers for seasonings
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil in hand wash sink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 : 3/19/2011.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • 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
7/21/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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