Dragon Express, 2101 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DRAGON EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2101 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-3725
License #: 3903839
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - walk in cooler curtains with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stored in MSG, rice,
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler cook's line.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bulk oil.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken wings walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles in back prep area.
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On ground at back door.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Pepsi reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Diced pork cook's line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside. Shelf .
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coke can walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. As scoop in rice.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Chicken breast box reused to store broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind rice holding unit.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings 101 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 63 ° F,
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw pork next to cut cabbage/walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Small storage container walk in cooler, chicken, bulk rice storage container.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Back food storage area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Swelled can of hoisin sauce.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rice storage container.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Pork 121 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent in walk in cooler and Pepsi reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. MSG containers/cook's line
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk rice, cornstarch, flour.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wall and hoods behind, above wok station.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles, cook's line.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Front/next to white rice holding unit.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion on floor back storage area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Back top shelf.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over celery and case of green peppers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler cook's line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf under bottled/canned drinks.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 123 ° F, back prep table. Corrective action taken placed in walk in cooler to cool.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage cook's line 61 ° F, corrective action taken placed in reach in cooler/cook's line make table.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw Chicken wings next to noodles walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken storage containers walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork/ walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pepsi/food and drink cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken 124 ° F,
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, chicken wings, chicken, noodles, walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Corn starch, rice, container at front line.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning** On 4/23/2024- cook line, dry storage On 6/23/14- dry storage
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- cook line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- by handwash sink, by glass door stand up cooler
  • Basic - walk in cooler curtains with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- 2 in dish room
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 22, 2014 **Warning**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On 4/23/2014- flour
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- cook line storage, behind reach in cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Cookies in tubs **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning** On 4/23/2024- cook line, dry storage
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in sticky trap cook line, 3 in sticky traps in dish room, 1 in sticky trap in dry storage **Warning** On 4/23/204- 1 in dish room in empty 10# can
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- cook line
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outside dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- cook line
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- dish room
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Outside dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dry storage **Warning** On 4/23/2014- top portion of wall missing by drop ceiling, bottom of wall has water damage
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- by handwash sink, by glass door stand up cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line **Warning** On 4/23/204- dry storage, cook line
  • Basic - walk in cooler curtains with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning** On 4/23/2014- 2 in dish room
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 in sticky taps in dish room THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 23, 2014 **Warning** On 4/23/2014- 2 fell from ceiling in dish room
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 22, 2014 **Warning**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Outside dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Above reach in **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Cookies in tubs **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in sticky trap cook line, 3 in sticky traps in dish room, 1 in sticky trap in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout establishment under shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outside dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Outside dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - walk in cooler curtains with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in walk in freezer reached 39°f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 in sticky taps in dish room THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 23, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 22, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler and plastic curtain.
  • Basic - Cardboard boxes used as food container.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Portable box fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook line area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch with water.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • 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 - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in preperation area not smooth, non-absorbant and easly cleanable should be vinyl ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Cooks line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Rice cooker
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer, rice cooker
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 78°, 69° reheated to 170, 189° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100 ° reheated to 159° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.44° returned to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Food coloring on chemical shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, pasta, chicken
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Preperation table shelves
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Storage area
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in preperation area should be vinyl ceiling tiles
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cooks line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cooks line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. In walk- in cooler and wif
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.eggs over produce
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg roll , chicken
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard used as shelf liner
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage ,walk-in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over veggies
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.soiled cardboard shelf liner
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. cooks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard shelf liner
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in shelves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep and storage shelves in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.preparation area,walk-in ,walk-in freezer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. line reach-in
  • 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.preparation area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.preparation table shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.walk-in ,freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.missing tile behind fryer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour,starch
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observegasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of reach-in /handles
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.grease lightning hanging on line food rack
1/10/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 3B-04-1 COOKED MEATS OR POULTRY NOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR ABOVE -----cooked chicken at 65 degrees on preparation table
  • 06-04-1 OBSERVED POTENTLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • 08A-29-1 OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER ,OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER-uncovered in walk-in
  • 14-51-1 OBSERVED NONFOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE -nonfood plastic bags in freezer
  • 14-36-1 OBSERVED GASKETS / SEALS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR
  • 17-09-1 LACK OF USE OF CHEMICAL TEST KITS WHEN USING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 3Compartment SINK/WAREWASHING MACHINE
  • 21-12-1 WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
  • 27-04-01 COLD WATER NOT PROVIDED/SHUT OFF AT MOPSINK
  • 35B-03-01 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR; BACKDOOR
  • 37-14-1 OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MENS BATHROOM ; OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN WOMENS BATHROOM ; OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA----hole in wall in womens bathroom
10/28/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken at 65 degrees Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer ,storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk-in 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. can used as scoop in rice
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging of back of fryer
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. nonfood grade plastic bags forstorage in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives between preparation tables
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.to go boxes not inverted
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at mopsink . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at 3compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.in ladies bathroom Repeat Violation.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-04-1 Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.on rack outside standing in mopsink
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in ,freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic bags for freezer
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at mopsink .
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.missing in ladies bathroom
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.ladies bathroom ,dining room
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.mens bathroom
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.mens bathroom
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. menu list "FRIED CRAB STIX" AND "CRAB RANGOON" when an artificial crabmeat is used
8/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.on rack outside standing in mopsink
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. thaw rack,dry foods stored in curbed can wash / mopsink ,on screened in porch,in outside storage closet behind mopsink with no door This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/10.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,freezer ,mopsink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in ,freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic bags for freezer
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.soiled cardboard used as shelf liner,barewood shelf,barewood support for condenser in walk-in
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters,cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walk-in curtains
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handle and door of reach-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves ,storage racks
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at mopsink .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at mopsink .
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. both handle and faucet Missing at mopsink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination.screened back porch area used for food storage This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/10.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.missing in ladies bathroom
  • Observed hole in wall.ladies bathroom ,dining room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.cook line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.cook line,dining room
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.mens bathroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.mens bathroom
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. menu list "FRIED CRAB STIX" AND "CRAB RANGOON" when an artificial crabmeat is used
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/10.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed container of chicken stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered eggrolls in WICOOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense bulk rice.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled prep cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on bulk food bins.
  • Observed residue build-up on WICOOLER shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on exterior of rice cooker.
  • Observed reuse of can for rice scoop.
  • Faucet handle is damaged on mopsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair....behind 3/C sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris....cookline.
  • Critical. Observed spray cleanser bottle stored on condiment shelves.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed box of brocolli stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed box of chicken stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense bulk rice.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of chemical test kit to measure concentration of chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on rice cooker.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair at mopsink area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.....men's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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