Chopstick Restaurant, 801 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chopstick Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3911802
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Right of cook li e
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cook area
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bavk door
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce and water
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over soy sauce
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over stove and hood
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bulk chicken during prep
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Over stove
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Won tons
  • Basic - Wet mop head not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Under sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw fish and raw beef
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl of scrambled eggs
  • 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.
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed:Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets on right side cooler cook line.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets of soy sauce
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue cloths
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water slow
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
4/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small make table refrigerator not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employee washing and not sanitizing utensils at 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - five gallon buckets for sauce storage.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler (upright) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork, beef, shrimp, etc. at 47 - 48 degrees fahrenheit in small make table refrigerator. All PHF moved into large make table refrigerator.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease - behind rice cooker by wok.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cut plastic bottle used as scoop. Cut plastic bottle not easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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. Observed plastic containers without handle used as scoop in sauce containers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils (knives).
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water on cooks cart measured 73F and cooked chicken and eggrolls by drive thru window measured 50F. Product placed in reach-in cooler. Operator stated food was out for cooking.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above broccoli in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall and pipes by hood system / wok soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee food in reach-in cooler not labeled.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-36-1 Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - 2-door coolers.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Observed using SrvSafe book for emploee training. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - plastic containers holding sauces, flour, etc.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - shelves under preparation table.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - make table refrigerator.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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 - using plastic container without handle as scoop in rice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 86F water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - 2-door coolers.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old dry food on knives.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water measured 84F.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Cooked frozen eggrolls and chicken in reach-in freezer not date marked.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris - throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs stored by handwash sink and on cooks cart. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, etc. in plastic containers not labeled of it's content.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan stored on top of handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 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. Observed incomplete employees training, no name or date of training marked on employee book (ServSafe).
  • Observed all refrigerator gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf holding containers of flour, sugar, etc.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Crevecis of make table refrigerator.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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. Using container without handle in rice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 92F water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers (all) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over vegetables in reach-in-cooler by drinking water dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over uncovered sauce in right side make table refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Frozen eggrolls not marked with date of freezing and date of preparation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Spices in open bags not stored in covered containers.
  • Observed wall behind wok soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked eggrolls, chicken, shrimp, etc. in reach-in-coolers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sugar, salt, etc.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Store the bag of cabbage off the kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep chinese dumplings, in the lift-top freezer, covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the srorage of wiping cloths between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Clean the refrigerateor-door gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the cases of styrofoam containers off the kitchen floor.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Do not wrap frozen meats in plastic-takeout bags; use foodgrade-rated plastic.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the greasefrom the wall behind the cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the hood filters.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wash hands, and wear disposable-plastic gloves, when chopping vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing buckets, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for storing wet-wiping cloths between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the exterior surfaces of the refrigerators.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Do not srore clever in the cracks between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean grease from the floor beneath the cookline equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the dirt from the kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the wall behind the cookline equipment.
  • Light not functioning. Repair the inoperable-light fixture in the ladies' restroom.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. Silver-fire extinguisher needs to be serviced and retagged.
7/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on rice and cutting boards
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. under sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. foods need to be covered in coolers
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle needs to be out of food product
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside of food container need to be cleaned
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Light not functioning. hood areas
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on prep tables shelf
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. vegetable and rice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. circulating fan Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Light not functioning. hood
  • Employee lockers improperly located. ladies purses
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken -
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. several places -coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. bucket -plastic Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. near hotwater heater
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Employee lockers improperly located. ladies purses on shelf-dry storage area
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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