Great Wall Deli, 3153 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT WALL DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3153 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6215862
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler on the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade paper used in direct contact with food.Menu sheets used with food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles.Observed re use of cans for food product in the reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken sitting over bucket of raw onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.Pork in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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.cooked pork,spring rolls,chicken in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified.Observed old Serv Safe documents on the wall erased and changed in pencil.Operator has Safe Staff books on the premises. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.K extinguisher in back of kitchen **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook on the line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Cases of fryer oil on the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Sea scallops at triple sinks **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Too strong mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over produce in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.Freshly cooked sauces in 5gal.buckets on the kitchen floor **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.Throughout
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.case of raw whole shell eggs and case of broccoli in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.shrimp and comminuted beef at the triple sinks.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.Raw pork and raw chicken over cabbage and buckets of sauces on the metro shelves.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Fried battered chicken,spring rolls in the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
1/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom of the stand up reach in freezer in back of kitchen
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Throughout the kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.cook line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.cook line unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in freezer raw meats.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing screen doors.Back door to kitchen
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.Egg cartons saved to use for storage under pans in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.200 ppm
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Throughout the coolers.
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken and egg rolls in walk in
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour in back storage area
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Newspaper used as shelf liner under mop sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In rear of building beside water heater
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 52?, corn starch and water 56? **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, cooked beef and pork not date marked in walk in
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Beside mop sink. 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 sugar out of bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in freezer. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Collanders washed, rinsed but not sanitized.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cup wit no handle used as scoop in meat in walk in.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At sink beside mop sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employees cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind rice at back door.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery bags used to store food in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 70 degrees at time of inspection. Been out longer than 4 hours. Corrected On Site. Stop sale
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored open to ceiling.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall has peeling paint chips in storage area with flour.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags used to store food in freezer and fridge at front of kitchen.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throught kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At rear hand sink.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At rear hand sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At handsink beside slicer.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Unable to locate license during inspection.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Tongs laid with handle on meat in refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container inside the top of a reach in cooler. Laying sideways in snap peas. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed employees cooking/prepping without hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Large freezer at front of kitchen gaskets taped.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used in msg beside hand sink in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags used to store food in freezer and fridge at front of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil on cooks line at 55 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Large knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg roles not properly labeled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throught kitchen.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Below 50ppm. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.( used cans used to store chopped produce and old card board boxes used to store frozen food items) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags used to store frozen foods)
  • Violation: 25-02-1 Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Repeat Violation.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(apron used to cover rice)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags used to store frozen foods)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.(shrimp) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.( used cans used to store chopped produce and old card board boxes used to store frozen food items) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(white bulk bins)
6/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing.(in back and front area)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by single service items and an apron)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked dumplings left at room temperature to cool, moved to working walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic and oil mix on cooks line, moved to cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(tin cans) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back window)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(egg rolls and other cooked food in walk in cooler)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(front counter) Repeat Violation.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/2/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-15-1 Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(bulk bin of flour contaminated by small black bugs)
  • 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.(egg rolls, cooked products)
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(card expired 9-14-10)
12/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.(menu states "no msg" msg present in restaurant and in container on cooks line)
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(bulk bin of flour contaminated by small black bugs)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(egg rolls, cooked products)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken left on counter to cool) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken and pork over produce and sauce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee got mail then went to prep food with no handwash ) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Corrected On Site.(not sanitizing dishware )
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(on front counter)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.(menu states fried scallops, scallop flavored seafood nuggets used. Imitation crab used in crab rangoon, menu states "crab rangoon "
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(card expired 9-14-10)
10/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bins [corn starch, flour]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu measured at 44 degr F [cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken on shekf above prepped vegetable [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of brocolli [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. plastic take out container in bin of cooked pork Corrected On Site.
  • 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 improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. can inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. cook washed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. empty cans reused [can labelled 'baby corn' contains mixed vegetable ; empty can used as scoop inside bulk rice bin
  • Light not functioning. walk in cooler Corrected On Site. replaced during inspection
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored. on shelf above foid prep Corrected On Site.
5/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed two severely dented can - soy sauce , bamboo shoots
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bowl of raw shrimp [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. severely dented can [soy sauce] not removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup insidE bulk sugar bin
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. roll of cling wrap in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. using 3 comp sink to wash hands
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on door handles of the reach-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed 2 dented cans. removed from inventory Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef on shelf above shredded cabbage - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. take out containers stored on top of handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. taking order at counter, then cooking & packing food without washing hands
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. can labeled 'catsup' contains chopped onions
  • Critical. Iodine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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