Grand China Buffet, 2108 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRAND CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2108 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5104351
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, etc
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melons 48°F, raw chicken 48°F, buffet area, ice not reaching food trays. Ice refilled by operator.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cheese, pizza, etc **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
6/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Potatoes, pineapples, pickled ginger, sacks of cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Debris stuck to clean grey plastic containers after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Vegetables
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic food container repaired crack is not sanitary. Discarded by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Power tool used as mixer.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn, soiled tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface also some soiled.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair around mop sink, and handsink areas.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream cones on buffet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, especially by cook to order station.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover, also side of oven by deep fryers.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.grey rolling carts.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and rust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walkin cooler, raw fish next to cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice cream chute on self-service machine soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Large plastic tubs.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored over edge of garbage can on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knives have duck tape on handles.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observe flies stuck to fly paper in dishwasher area.
6/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of straws. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wooden shelf cover in dish room
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline
  • 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. Cardboard boxes used to store cooked, stripped chicken caucuses in walkin freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef and chicken 55?F at cook to order station. Stored on ice which is not reaching the bottom of the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen shelf under preparation table across from cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at hibachi grill area of buffet 48F, pan not low enough in icebath. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi on buffet 46F, most 41. 12 different sushi items observed, those not sitting low enough in icebath tend to be warmer. Time in place of temperature to be used. [items diiscarded and replaced after 4 hours] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn soiled tin foil used as shelf cover. Small preparation table across from cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum takeout containers by cookline not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Straws and takeout containers in dry storage area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Sushi area plates not protected by sneezeguard. Repeat Violation.
10/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on icecream [softserve] dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Baseboard damage throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sack of onions and buckets of sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi, buffet 60F Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of cups and straws Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Soup garnish [dry noodles and chives] not under sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Food debris and maggots
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Waitstation, slicd lemons, no tongs. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum takeout containers not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes straws and cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies stuck to fly paper in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Maggots in and around dumpster.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Raisins, croutons, peanuts, not under sneezeguard.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquids in plastic bottles on cookline. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster in hot sauce on buffet 50F, ice underneath platter not replenished. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dry noodles on buffet not under sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzle by soda service. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By Rice cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn soiled tin foil used as shelf cover for sauces, dressings at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Large grey containers for flour.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook and food preparation employees.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Plastic food containers dry storage area [flour, sugar, rice, cornstarch, etc] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Walkin cooler plastic food containers, some have heavy soil buildup.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Tools stored with open food. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood at cooked to order area. [mongolian grill]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Observed tongs stored on top of garbage can at deep fryer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler, sauce, reachin cooler, chicken chunks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dry storage room, open bags of flour, rice, cornmeal, etc. Corrected On Site.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Broken and missing tiles in dishwash area harboring debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching vegetables for stir fry with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles. [all stations] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching chicken to see how not it was. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching vegetables for stir fry with barehands. 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. Bowl used to scoop cooked, diced pork. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop on buffet.
  • Observed ripped/worn soiled tin foil used as shelf cover, between oven and deep fryer, and on cookline behind soups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Fried noodles not placed underneath sneezeguard.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown liquid in reused pickle jars, not labeled, discarded by management. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walkin cooler, raw chicken next to cooked chicken and raw beef next to cooked beef. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Sauces and vegetables walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Unwrapped food sitting on reachin cooler shelf, discarded by management. 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. Sauces have plastic cup inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food dishes on shelving above cookline preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Discarded by cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda and ice dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Open gallon of milk and orange juice in reach-in by wait counter.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Open gallon of milk and orange juice in reach-in by wait counter.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several items in walk-in cooler, wasabi, vegetable stuffing.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reused tofu containers not labeled with powder substance ID , ie sugar, starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. vanilla softserve 47 degF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Spinach casserole just put out on buffet, made in-house and refrigerated before use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided at cookline to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in walk-in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foodsin walk-in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken and other meats over cooked foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Several boxes in walk-in 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. use of bowl as scoop in sugar bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed cook put cut cabbage into wok with bare hand.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee wash gloved hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine by back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda machine behind nozzles and in ice chute. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing lines at motors/boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on several prep tables-lower shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of 2 door true upright near fryers and walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable by back mop sink near mixer. Missing, low grout-deep grooves between tiles.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
5/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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