China Star, 4233 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA STAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4233 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33319
License #: 1623041
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of chicken on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Portioned shrimp in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked pork at three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes storing cooked pork, and shrimp in reach in freezer and cooked egg rolls in card board boxes at cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over cooked pork 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 chicken over raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Noodles and raw chicken.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near walk in freezer and employee bathroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear colored substance.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Throughout.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food containers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cooked pork, beef, chicken,and spare ribs stored in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. To dispense white rice.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Two boxes of chicken.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Flour and cornstarch.
  • Exit door blocked by kid bike. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Prepped beef, chicken and shrimp in cardboard open boxes in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf with open container of noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler, and bathroom.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
9/4/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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