China Taste, 8421 Turttle Ave, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA TASTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8421 Turttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
License #: 5104559
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 07/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin cooler, sauce, vegegetables.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Freezing meats
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Restroom and dining room.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.tiered metal rolling rack
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue plastic containers for flour, corn starch, etc.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen handsink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Large blue plastic containers in dry storage room for flour, etc
07/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Sack of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of soda on ledge above open reachin cooler at cookline.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present, applesauce, bean sauce. Operator separated from stock and will return to preveyor.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Freezing foods **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Underneath prep tables (seasonings, oil, sauces, etc)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rear kitchen by rice cooker
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Meats in freezer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Rear kitchen
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, chicken, eggrolls, walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline handsink Corrected On Site.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/16/12.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phones on top of reachin coolers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Food preparation employees and cooks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor drain by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of fried noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler [sauce, vegetables]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen shelving [spices underneath preparation table and where rice is stored]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Fried noodles stored in cardboard box takeout containers came in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Blue plastic containers for sugar, flour, etc.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored between preparation tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [cooked chicken, pork, eggreolls, etc]
5/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Xiao Xia Bao certification expired 11/26/11 This violation must be corrected by : 3/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue bottom shelf.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler, sauces, cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Attached to reachin cooler across from cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sack of onions on kitchen floor and buckets of sauce, walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed meat being portioned and stored frozen inside plastic shopping bags.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers should be storeed covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, across from cookline.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Power tools used for mixer heads. Not food grade.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pan and rubber gloves. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee cutting cooked pork with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee tossing shredded cabbage with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cooked pork with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee tossing shredded cabbage with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pan of rice soaking in water underneath preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sacks of onions and other vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen, food pan inside. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Can used to scoop rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Fried noodles stored in cardboard box not made for foods with oil draining through. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Meats, etc in reachin freezer stored in plastic grocery bags.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above washed, cut vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Meats portioned and frozen.
  • Observed ripped/worn soiled cardboard used as shelf cover. Flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, baking soda on shelf.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour, rice and breadcrumbs stored under preparation table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler poultry, seafood, wonton, vegetables, sauces, etc. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Sacks of rice, onions, flour.
  • 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. [rice, small plastic bowl inside sack]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cooks and food preparation persons [3]. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed Walmart plastic shopping bags used to freeze raw foods, meats, etc. reachin freezer. Must use food grade freezer bags.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic takeout containers should be stored inverted.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[rear kitchen] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood]
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken wings over raw beef. Shell eggs over vegetables and noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered dry rice in holding unit/dry storage area in open bag, torn open. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed 2 employee with no hair restraint while preparing and bagging food to-go.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table lower shelves lined with soiled cardboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on Garland brand oven by deep fryers.
  • Critical. Handwash sink in back of kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times due to orange heavy duty extension cord across sink path.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid with trash inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling by stove hood near back door.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by back door.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period for rice cooker in kitchen. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bbq pork and egg rolls in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over sauces in open buckets in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shelled eggs above cur onions in open container in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Tub of raw chicken on floor
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Dry rice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.11 containers of cut vegetables in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. 2 containers cooked pork,1 eggroll container not covered
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Msg, flour, sugar in dry storage
  • 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. Handless can in rice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.-cook
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed 3 employees behind counter-in kitchen without hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Orange tub used for raw chicken
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.using cardboard to permanently line shelving-not clean
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed blue washcloth used on cookline stored on counter
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside doors of reach-in freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. table near dish sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dry storage shelves
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cleaver between prep tables. Corrected On Site
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ABC extinguisher on floor behind counter near restroom.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pork in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour, cornstarch, sugat, in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. opposite cookline.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. opposite cook line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Plastic to-go containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking equipment stored in front if handwash sink.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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 Corrected On Site.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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