Dragon Cafe, 3915 S A1a #101, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DRAGON CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3915 S A1a #101, St Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501534
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.by rear above water heater
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small flies **Repeat Violation**
08/21/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By rear of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers in kitchen
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.by rear above water heater
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Numerous Sterilite containers
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior numerous of equipment in kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small flies **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 90° in kitchen on rack , batter 80°f
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep Reach in cooler / soiled inter and standing water
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline and rear handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear sink **Repeat Violation**
08/19/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag food in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline sushi sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used for dried rice noodles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can . Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Tiny flies **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwash sink : rear prep line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to turn facet at prep line handwash sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear prep line **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans , bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meats
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Tiny flies in rear storage
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Egg over vegetables
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
6/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Izumi (snapper )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. TILES BY DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE JACKET OVER FOODS . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 CANS . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. FREEZER LID
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOXED FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair LOOSE WIRES ON RICE COOKER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. STERILITE CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER READY TO EAT FOODS IN FREEZER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUT PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOODS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER UNDER PLUMBING CONDENSATION DRIP Corrected On Site. NOTE: ITEMS MUST BE REWASHED
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS " STERILITE" CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BOX OF CIGARETTES ABOVE FOODS STORAGE RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUT PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS FOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. UNABLE TO TURN ON AT FRONTLINE HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. TIGHT FAUCET AT FRONTLINE HANDSINK
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. NUMEROUS PLASTIC CONTAINER CUT JUGS USED AS SCOOP :THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FRONTLINE REACH IN COOLER 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. COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH ON FOODSODS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 DENTED CAN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEES NOT WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING SOILED ITEMS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. COOK SMOKING AT COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT . ALSO SHOPPING BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOOD OVER READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SPICE CONTAINER MISLABELED
2/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 CAN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. EGGROLLS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SUSHI COOLER
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOODITEMS UNDER CONDENSATION PLUMBING IN WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER READYTOEAT IN REACHIN COOLERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner . NUMEROUS CONTAINERS CUT AND USED AS STORAGE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. SINGLESERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed mold on brown suace in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed dented can in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spice containers.
  • Critical. Observed cooked eggrolls/chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical. Observed frozen eggrolls not datemarked.
  • Critical. Observed shrimp on prep table at 68 degrees F. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed wontons at 63 degrees F in reach-in cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed rice in sushi area at 73 degrees F. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed cooking rice improperly. Cooked rice sitting on shelf to cool. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler in wait station areas not holding 41 degrees F or below.
  • Critical. Observed thermometer not calibrated. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed thermometer in reach-in cooler not located in front. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed water dripping on make table from hand sink (towels). Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed rice uncovered in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed raw shrimo stored next to carrots in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed personal food stored with customer food. Corrected on site.
  • Observed in use utensil in water not kept at 135 degrees F or above. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employee went from handling dirty dishes to handle clean dishes.
  • Observed large work bowl with chips and cracks.
  • Observed using non-food grade containers to hold food.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler interior soiled. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed slicer dirty.
  • Observed hood with grease build-up.
  • Observed rolling cart sticky.
  • Observed utensil container with debris. Corrected on site.
  • Observed grease build-up on equipment.
  • Observed mixing bowls not inverted. Corrected on site.
  • Observed useing single use containers more than once on cookline with sauces. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed no hot water at handsink in sushi area.
  • Critical. Observed hole/crack in back door.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizer at mop sink not labeled. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed manager did not know symptoms that keep employees from working with food. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employee did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Corrected on site.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER AT 46 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MAKE TABLE UNDER TOWEL DISPENSOR, WET HANDS DRIP ON FOOD
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN FREEZER CHEST. 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. SCOOPED ICE WITH CUP
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE SCOOPING ICE WITH CUP
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. HOLES IN BACKDOOR
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MANAGER DID NOT KNOW THE PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR CALIBRATING THERMOMETER. 32 DEGREES FARENHEIT. Corrected On Site.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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