Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 890 3 Ave S, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 890 3 Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6214106
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Hood filter not tight fitting
  • 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. Raw beef beside cooked chicken in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch and water at 76? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 comp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 bulk breaded chicken, sauces in walk in not labeled
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink.COS
  • Critical - Food not stored properly-raw chicken above prepped onions-walk in.COS
  • Critical - Food not stored protected-tray of uncovered meat in freezer.COS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink used for other purpose-trays stored in sink.COS
  • Critical - food not date mark-egg rolls-walk in cooler.
  • Critical - medicine improperly stored-prescription bottle above cook line.COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Beside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 liners throughout kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters above cooks line.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside smoker/cooker at end of cooks line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 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. Bowl in rice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beside rice cooker. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above chopped onions in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. In stand up freezer. Raw beef over dumplings. Chicken over scallops.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. In dining room area of restaurant.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In between make station coolers on cooks line.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind handsink and behind cooks line.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at time of inspection. Corrected On Site. 100ppm
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair...1 stall.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair...men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods---raw chicken stored behind beef..top of reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...in unused buffet side of restaurant
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...butcher knives stored between table and cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bottles of vinegar, wine, honey--by woks.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products need english name...flour
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(cooks line)
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food.(employee with bandage without two impermeable barriers) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(printed menues used under cooked egg rolls)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic in oil at 65 degees, moved to freezer rechecked at 41 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 parts per million of chlorine corrected to 100 parts per million ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(cooks line)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(chopped garlic in oil at 61 degees f, moved to working cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken above seafood walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sauces)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee using phone then boxing food with no handwash) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(rice warmers)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(on walk in coole shelving )
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(cooked pork, chicken, egg rolls)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic and oil mix on cooks line at 83 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(shrimp 55, chicken 52,pasta 50, all in deli style cooler on cooks line all moved to working cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style cooler on cooks line at approximately 50 degees f, all phfs moved to working cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(open containers of raw chicken and raw shrimp next to cooked chicken in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw poultry above raw eggs in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(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.(chopping produce)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(reusing tin cans)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(covered)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(in dining room)
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.(using imitation crab and scallops and stating that they do not use msg, inspector noted msg on site and no reference to "imitation crab or scallops on menu)
8/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef & chicken above tofu, baby corn [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tub of raw chicken wings [walk in cooler] 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. can in bulk rice bin
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. paper goods stored on top of sink Corrected On Site. items removed
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cutting boards
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives, cleavers
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. empty oyster sauce can used instead of scoop inside bulk rice bin
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. paper goods on top of handwash sink Corrected On Site. items removed
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by correct name. can labeled 'bamboo shoots' contains sauce
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit area. ass't meats in freezer unwrapped
  • Observed worn cardbboard used as shelf cover. insidE reach in cooler - cook's line
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. meat cleaver in between prep tables
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. can marked'bamboo shoots' contains sauce [cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on shelf above cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 400 ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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