Gourmet Chinese Take Out, 1612 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOURMET CHINESE TAKE OUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1612 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
License #: 1612233
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects or other pests, in control devices. ... Front ceiling light fixtures. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. ... In rear store rooms and storage areas there is unnecessary clutter and build up of debris on floors and along walls.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ... Cook Line reach.in.cooler/undercounter unit
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Cook Line Cold Table) cooked chicken 52° cooked pork 52° ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (Undercounter) cooked beef 46° cooked chicken 46° cooked beef 46°. ...AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 52° ... Repeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** - food moved to walk.in.cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ... In walk.in.cooler. Raw shell eggs above peeled whole onions. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ... Kitchen Handwash sink blocked by trash bin, utensils, clothes on hangers.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. ... In front and rear ceiling light fixtures.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. ... In walk.in.cooler, cut broccoli not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Reach.In.Cooler... (Cook Line) shrimp 44° cooked chicken 45° chopped onions 45° **Corrective Action Taken**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ... In walk.in.cooler, raw shell eggs over chopped vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. In WALK.IN.COOLER... Foods stored on crates on floor with no cleaning being done beneath crates.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. ... In Rear Dry Food Storeroom, Especially Under Shelving. ... In Kitchen Under Equipment and end of Cook Line Storage.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. ... Greasiciles formed in Cook Line Exhaust Hood.
  • Basic - Shelving under preparation tables soiled with food debris. M...through Kitchen, Especially on Cook Line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. WALK.IN.COOLER... Not Covered Items Include: Cut vegetables - peppers, scallions, mushrooms, broccoli florets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. ...in WALK.IN.COOLER... Especially Under Shelving AND Under Crates on Floor.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ...In rear kitchen... Dry Food Bins
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. REACH.IN.COOLER... (Under Cook Line Cold Table) ground pork 51° cooked sliced pork 49° cooked diced pork 50° diced chicken diced ham 51° **Corrective Action Taken**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Handles on Multiple Doors, Coolers, Freezers, Appliances, Equipment have an accumulated build up of soil and/or decomposed food.
  • 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... Not Dated Items Include: Cut vegetables, cooked rice, cooked pork ribs, raw chicken marinating, raw beef marinating, cut fruit, cooked noodles , pickled corn, water chestnuts, ground pork, cooked fried chicken pieces. REACH.IN.COOLER... (Tall White on End of Cook Line) Re-packaged meats and portions of sauces. REACH.IN.FREEZERS... (Throughout Kitchen) re-packaged meats. and other foods.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of the deep fat fryer.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Inside of a chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By the rice cookers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oiled eggs at 57?
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pooled eggs at 57?F in the Bain Marie cooler on the cooks line
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons by the rice cookers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Raw chicken by the 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken in a chest freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Meat cleaver Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of the food storage containers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the deep fat fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken breast over raw pork in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Date msrks are expired.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door handles on the reachin cooler on the cook's line .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On the outside of the cornstach and flour containers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Raw chicken in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the deep fat fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Shelving in the 3 door reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken wings over raw ribs in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Bbq pork in the walkin cooler.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Bainmarie cooler on cook's line, DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN UNIT UNTIL IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white refridgerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Flour bowl Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind bbq oven.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Deep fat fryers.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sauces in walkin 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. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit by rice cookers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods in reachin cooler on cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Reusing cans for other foods.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachin chest freezer
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 5 gallon food buckets in the walkin cooler.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. chicken in shopping /grocery bags in freezer chest.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, pork, eggs in reach-in cooler on cookline at 44-45 degrees. items were time marked immediately with 4 hour limit and must be discarded within remaining 2 hour limit. Corrected On Site. watch reach-in cooler temperature closely to ensure the unit keeps all foods at 41 degrees or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. re-using cans to store foods in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic forks, spoons not stored with handle facing one way.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between fryer/prep table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken, pork, beef, noodles, shrimp, rice, eggrolls in walk-in cooler. Note: nothing date marked throughout coolers.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cooking equipment and cooler on cookline
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, black debris and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, black debris and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. freezer chest gaskets and lids
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on bottom of kitchen backdoor to outside.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. several holes/large gaps on ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
9/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork/beef 50-51 degrees in walk-in cooler (wic) Corrected On Site. stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked and fried chicken at 50/51 degrees in wic. stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp at 51 degrees in wic. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs at 51 degrees in wic. stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. variety of cooked rice at 50/51 degrees in walk-in cooler. stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ambient temperature in walk-in cooler at 53 degrees. Stop sale issued, due to not enough cooling units on premises. This violation must be corrected by : 09/23/2010.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over dumplings in freezer chest
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use-grade containers re-used for food storage. reusing several cans for food storage in reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cooking equipment and cooler on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, black debris and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. freezer chest gaskets and lids
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen fan
  • Observed build-up of food debris, black debris and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on bottom of kitchen backdoor to outside.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under coolers, cooking equipment, shelfs, prep tables throughout
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/food debris. throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. several holes/large gaps on ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in ric
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop in flour containor in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. in wic
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.shopping bags in ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in restroom
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in wic
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline make up cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Several pans of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. on egg crates
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Egg carton
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocerybags
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted or protected
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water at handsink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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