China Buffet, 4411 Aidan Ln, North Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: China Buffet
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4411 Aidan Ln, North Port, FL 34287
License #: 6804954
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table being used for prep. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cutting string beans in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink in back by door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut broccoli florets. Make table cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 55°F. Raw chicken 55°F. Items in reach in have been removed and brought to walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit on top of cooks line shelf. maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 81°F. STop sale 1 tray eggs.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Fly trap over prep table
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. From the soda machine drain line runs into hand sink at waitstation sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Tall reach in salmon 55°F. Raw chicken 55°F
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Flour scoop handle in contact with flour.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In tall reach in on cooks line.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooks line observed about 8 inches of gasket shredded and hanging off door.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab salad 55°F. Cut melons 55°F. Rice pudding 55°F. Operator state it has only been out about an hour at buffet. Bringing out new. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs broken shells over prepped vegetables.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. On make table. On tray.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. On soda machine in waitstation.
  • Intermediate - Interior of walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By back prep table. Near back door.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. On shelf above cooks table. Paintbrush
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Do in pen when filling out certificates. Dates erased and changed from 09 to 12 on a few certificates.
2/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Flour scoop handle in contact with flour, corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered on dry storage shelving bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Easy off with tools. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
12/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 1 female Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a rear kitchen hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot water at an employee handsink located adjacent to kitchen ice machine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 flour and 2 sugar kitchen storage containers unlabeled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed frontline waiting station food prep table adjacent to ice and coffee machines excessively soiled with food and grease debris.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed 5 tags dated 12/12 and 1/13 for clams served in establishment. Establishment serves approx. 2 bags clams per week. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces including 2 rear kitchen uncooked rice storage bins.encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at a kitchen employee handwash sink located adjacent to ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed 2 flour and 2 sugar storage containers excessively soiled with food debris and located in kitchen utility hallway.
3/14/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed buffet line noodle crisps not located underneath sneezeguards. Observed buffet line rice cooker not consistently closed and cooked rice exposed to patron contamination.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. Observed only 1 current shell tag on premises this inspection date for raw clams.
  • Critical - Observed 1 excessively soiled kitchen food prep/storage shelf located at kitchen center food prep island. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed 3 Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and located on kitchen prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on kitchen floor underneath cleaned utensils storage racks located adjacent to ice machine. Observed walkin freezer floor excessively soiled with foods debris.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed interior of kitchen upright single door duck cooker oven excessively soiled with grease and approximately 4 inches of grease collected on oven floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed kitchen upright 2 door stainless turbo air reachin cooler gaskets excessively damaged and hanging.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 kitchen metal scoop storage in a metal bucket containing water temping at 80 deg f.
  • Critical - Observed interior of kitchen upright turboair reach-in cooler excessively soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed kitchen upright turbo air cooler raw opened mussels storage over ready to eat cheeses. **Repeat Violation**
12/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. observed front line self service buffet food including rice in one hinged rice cooker and one metal fried nooodles storage pan not continuously protected and covered and exposed to patron contamination .
  • Critical - Observed 1 excessively dented and leaking can of pineapple chunks on kitchen can storage shelf. products discarded .
  • Observed 2 kitchen food preparation employees with no hair restraints. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door surfaces . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of excessive soil in the interior of ice machine on white plastic apron .
  • Observed excessive grease accumulated on kitchen floor and walls underneath and behind kitchen duck/pork roaster, underneath and behind kitchen cookline fryers , wok and grill equipment .
  • Observed excessive grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and observed liquid wastes flowing into rear establishment parking lot.
  • Critical - Observed excessively soiled center island food preparation table shelves and lower shelf lined with excessively soiled cardboard sheeting . observed kitchen center island area vinegar storage shelves excessively soiled with food debris and lined with excessively soiled cardboard sheeting .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces including front line waiting station beverages storage shelves excessively encrusted with grease and/or food soil deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed gas operated appliances in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. observed 1 kitchen cookline duck and pork upright stainless reach in roaster in poor condition with partially attached front door that is not tight fitting .
  • 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. observed 1 kitchen dry storage area flour storage container handleless scoop utilized . 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. observed 1 rear kitchen uncooked rice storage container handleless scoop utilized .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . observed kitchen opened walkin freezer raw seafood storage underneath raw poultry . Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . observed kitchen uncovered walkin freezer raw pork storage underneath uncovered raw poultry .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed kitchen walkin freezer ready to eat vegetables including boxed opened corn storage over raw seafood and fish. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. observed kitchen poultry base bucket excessively soiled with food debris . observed two rear kitchen plastic rice storage containers excessively soiled with food debris .
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with 5 damaged hood suppression filters installed resulting from recent roaster fire. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. observed 7 storage containers of kitchen walkin freezer raw pork, raw seafood , raw poultry and ready to eat vegetables including corn not covered.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage . observed kitchen ice machine drink ice exposed to excessively soiled white plastic interior apron.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage . observed kitchen panko crumbs storage in a reused damaged and soiled cardboard box. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. observed kitchen dishwasher water excessively soiled with food and other physical debris .
  • observed 3 Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen cookline and food preparation tables. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed kitchen ice machine area Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
10/24/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed 1 kitchen male food preparation employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed 1 rusted nonfood-grade basting brush used in food located at cookline on top reachin cooler food storage shelf.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of heavily excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door surfaces .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed front line waiting station canned soda storage shelves excessively soiled with syrup and other food debris .
  • Critical - Observed interior of front line dining room buffet area reach-in ice cream freezer excessively soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at kitchen dishwasher area employee handwashing sink .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed cookline lowboy 3 door stainless reachin cooler ready to eat pasta storage under raw seafood . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed cookline lowboy reachin 3 door stainless reachin cooler raw poultry storage over rte sauces. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • observed 4 Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on front line waiting station food preparation table surface . Repeat Violation.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door lips.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. observed 2 kitchen food preparation employees, 1 male and 1 female, repeatedly touching cooked shrimp barehanded and repeatedly cutting washed vegetabls barehanded, Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of excessive black slime in the interior of ice machine on interior white plastic apron.
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on kitchen walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed excessive water draining onto floor surface located at kitchen utility box and hot water area.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period and setting in excessive floor standing water in kitchen utility box area.. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. observed walkin freezer raw poultry storage over raw frozen comminuted beef meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed kitchen floor area(s) including hot water heater and electric utility box area covered with excessive standing water.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. observed kitchen utility box area floor drain not draining and presence of 5 foot by 5 foot floor area covered in one half inch water that is touching and covering utility electrial pipes.
  • observed 3 comp sink wash solution not clean with excessievly dirty wash water that is dark brown with floating food debris including sliced lemons and vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • observed 3 cookline Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in cookline 3 door lowboy reacin stainless turbo air cold holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen lowboy Leader 2 door stainless cold holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - observed Vacuum breaker missing at dishmachine area under mounted hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed kitchen dishmachine area Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. observed 1 uncooked rice storage bin scoop handle with handle buried in uncooked rice product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of excessive black moldlike growth on waiting station soda machine ice dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • observed 3 kitchen food preparation table Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. observed raw shell egg flats utilized as fresh ginger storage surface at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. observed excessively encrusted food debris on dishwasher interior doors and exterior top.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed 2 excessively soiled ice cream scoops utilized at ice cream freezer dipper well. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed ice cream reach in freezer plastic lift lid exterior soiled and entirely covered with excessive mold like spots. 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. observed handleless metal scoop utilized as uncooked rice scoop in kitchen uncooked rice storage bin
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. observed raw shell eggs fats utilized as fresh ginger storage surface at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • observed 2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen food preparation table
  • Critical - observed 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. observed 3 of 10 onsite employees without food handler training documentation . no callback required .
5/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 28-15-1 Observed excessive liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad./and draining into storm water drain
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at dishwasher undermounted hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean./observed excessive bird droppings on dumpster exterior and excessive interior liquid wastes inside dumpster and leaking onto exterior grounds/pad Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./observed raw poultry and raw beef storage over rte's washed cut vegetables in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./observed raw poultry storage over raw shrimp in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./observed raw poultry and raw beef over washed rte's vegetables in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./observed carrots bag storage on walkin cooler floor Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed washed celery repeatedly touched barehanded by hispanic kitchen food handlers employee - Repeat Violation.
  • 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./observed handleless scoop utilized in uncooked rice bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./observed cookline utensils /scoops storage in room temperature water pot- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed kitchen dishwasher interior door lips and exterior top excessively soiled with foods debris Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed excessive liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad./and draining into storm water drain
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at dishwasher undermounted hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean./observed excessive bird droppings on dumpster exterior and excessive interior liquid wastes inside dumpster and leaking onto exterior grounds/pad Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated onrear kitchen dry storage hallway floor/ Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions./cert. food manager Qiu Dong unaware of proper horizontal/vertical foods safety storage requirements -unable to answer basic questions regarding minimum cooking temperatures and required storage raw and cooked food protocols
12/20/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./observed 2 dry storage purple flour bins unlabeled
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./observed mussels, imitation crab legs, ice cream buckets storage on walkin freezer floor
  • Observed 1 in-use utensil/kitchen cookline utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands./observed kitchen cookline /dishwasher employee washing hands at foods preparation sink and no soap utilized . Kitchen hw sink adjacent to folds preparation sink that was utilized for handwashing .
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food./observed paint brush utilized for foods preparation
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed exterior top dishwasher excessively soiled
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./at waiting station soda dispenser Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./observed kitchen upright single stainless door oven interior excessively soiled with carbon /foods build up
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at kitchen cookline employee hand wash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./observed no hot water available at kitchen cookline hw sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./at dishwasher area hose bibb Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen corner hw sink facility not clean./excessively soiled with foods debris
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.-observed excessively soiled dumpster exterior with bird droppings and interior of dumpster excessively soiled with liquid foods debris waste
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster/observed dumpster drain hole plugged with plastic sheeting
  • Observed excessive debris accumulated on kitchen floor at rear dry storage hallway .
11/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./observed cookline scoops and preparation table foods preparation flatware storage in standing water
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./observed frontline waiting station soda nozzles soiled
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./location dishwasher area bibb
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 09-04-1 Observed barehand contact of ready to eat food by employees and establishment has no approved alternative operating procedure in effect . Observed cookline employee touch /cutting sushi salmon barehanded , another cookline employee cut/touch stuffed chicken barehanded and another cookline employee cutting /touching cooked chicken barehanded . Repeat violations cited under item 12a-22-1 on inspection dated 1/21/09 and complied on 1/23/09. On 4/5/10 stipulation callback observed managements fiancee Yi Lin touching/cutting sushi shrimp barehanded .
4/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./flour sack Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed Yi Lin cutting /touching sushi shrimp barehanded /kitchen preparation table . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior door lips- Repeat Violation.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/cans./x 12 pineapple chunks, loquats cans- Corrected On Site. removed from service-on callback observed 2 106 poz cans pineapple , 2 106 oz cans koquats, 1 106 oz can oranges, 1 106 oz cans vanilla pudding , 2 106 oz cans applesauce severly damaged -stop sale issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./kitchen Leader lowboy reachin cooler 2 doors ./on callback observed NO thermometers in cookline reachin lowboy cooler-3 doors stainless
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./handleless plastic container/cup utilized as tea dippers -waiting station / Corrected On Site.-on callback observed handleless plastic cups utilized as tea dippers
  • 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./ x 1 rice bag-on callback observed plastic cup/no handles utilized as rice and flour scoop
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior doors lips/exteriortop/on callback observed same-both interior and exterior dishwasher soiled with excessive foods debris
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine./on callback observed ice machine interior soiled with black slime
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./interior southbend oven/cookline soiled-on callback observed ovens EXTREMELY soiled with 1 inch grease/foods debris build up
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair./kitchen dishwasher hw sink will not drain/on callback observed same-hw sink will not drain
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./cookline hw sink blocked by 3 metal cookline pans-on callback observed hw sink blocked by metal bowls
  • Critical. Violation: 32-07-1 Observed kitchen hw sink facility not clean./observed rear cookline hw sink soiled Corrected On Site./on callback observed soiled sink utilized as soaking container for soiled wiping clothes
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/ of dumpster not clean/on callback observed same/observed 1 to 2 inches of garbage fluid accumulated in dumpster bottom
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./observed severe dumpster leakage onto parking pad and into adjacent storm drain/on callback observed same-grease and dirty dumpster fluid draining onto rear parking pad and into storm drain
3/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/cans./x 12 pineapple chunks, loquats cans- Corrected On Site. removed from service
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. x 12 dented cans
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./kitchen x 1 flour bin-purple rear racks
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./kitchen Leader lowboy reachin cooler 2 doors .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner./observed frozen chicken being thawed under running mopsink water while in plastic tubs- Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./observed buffet line wasabi, sauces , ginger uncovered - Corrected On Site. placed under sneeze guards
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked raw shell eggs /flats over washed ra vegetables -kitchen cookline preparation table /reachin cooler- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./handleless plastic container/cup utilized as tea dippers -waiting station / 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 cookline -kitchen employee touch ready to eat crab stix barehanded / Repeat Violation. 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 kitchen -cookline employee touch cooked rice barehanded / Repeat Violation. 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./ x 1 rice bag
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior doors lips/exterior top
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./interior southbend oven/cookline soiled
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./observed buffet line plates inverted - Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./kitchen dishwasher hw sink will not drain
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./cookline hw sink blocked by 3 metal cookline pans
  • Critical. Observed kitchen hw sink facility not clean./observed rear cookline hw sink soiled Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./kitchen hw sinks x 2- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/ of dumpster not clean.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./observed severe dumpster leakage onto parking pad and into adjacent storm drain
1/13/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/cans./1 pineapple juice, 1 soy sauces , 32 cans pineapple chunks, 1 strawberry glaze, 1 apple glaze,1 ketchup
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./frontline buffet crispy noodles - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./sugar and MSG bins
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed cookline employee touch /cutting sushi salmon barehanded -NO barehanded contact with ready -to eat foods Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.-on 1/21/09 observed same violation type cited under violation 12
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed cookline employee cutting /touching cooked chicken barehanded -NO barehanded contact with ready to eat foods - Corrected On Site.-on 1/21/09 observed same violation type cited as violation 12
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed cookline employee cut/touch stuffed chicken barehanded -NO barehanded contact with ready to eat foods - Corrected On Site./1/21/09 observed same violation cited as violation 12
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./observed dishwasher NOT wash hands between clean and dirty side and contaminating clean dishware- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior doors
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./x 1 freezer top Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./lower kitchen/cookline shelf cardboard soiled x 1 preparation table Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./x center kitchen preparation table lower shelf Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./frontline buffet plates inverted
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-17-1 Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.upon reinspection operator had no tags for clams large clams on menu every day
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta@51f in main sand bxin upon reinspection the main sand bx housed beef @ 52f and chicken@54f
  • Critical. Violation: 04-02-1 Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sand bx main on line @ 50f ambient temp. upon reinspection a new bx was intalled ambient temperature of 54f beef@ 52f and chicken @ 54f
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.walkin upon reinspection bag of carrots directly on the walkin floor 5 gallon buckets and cases of string beans
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2dr bx inprep area
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed turbo aircooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.upon reinspection take out containers improperly housedon kitchen line
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. bags for fd reused upon reinspection blue bags that orginal house fd reused to cover chicken in walkin.operator also reused plastic bottle as a scoop for bread crumbs in a raw chicken box
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles.#10 can reusecupon reinspe tion #10 reused to drain food contamination issue.#5 can used as a scoop in blk fd ricer.plastic bottle cut to make scoop for bread crumbs in a raw chicken box
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.lg pot in hand sink ureinspection 2 stain less inserts in hand washsinks
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-08-1 No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta@51f in main sand bx
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken @70f stol]p sale in raw chicken bx
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sand bx main on line @ 50f ambient temp
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.frog llegs in standing water
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.lg pot broken chipped
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2dr bx inprep area
  • Observed turbo aircooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.#10 can reusec
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. bags for fd reused
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.lg pot in hand sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.by dining rm doors
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.hws back door
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.hws by back door
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.no soap back door
  • Ceiling tile missing. over w lkin
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. observed 6 employeese no certified manager start time
9/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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