Hong Kong Corner, 800 2 Ave Ne #1016, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG CORNER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 800 2 Ave Ne #1016, St Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6215743
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 5/20/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beside beer
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beside beer
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over cooked chicken in walk in
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over peppers, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered pan of bread crumbs, on shelf near walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside wok area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On buffet area on front line.
  • Observed employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Krab on prep area thawing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 14 live roaches found in cardboard soda box under drink station.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches. 1 on walk in door. The other one under small cooler in kitchen. One on lid of bulk rice container in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 roaches noted in back storage under large bag of rice.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. In between wok cook area and handsink.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood system above wok station.
  • Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used as scoop in soy sauce.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In first cooler on right walking in.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. Around pipe in ice machine area.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop handle buried in flour and ice.
  • 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 above grill area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Tea in front buffet area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood vents above grill and fryer.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Along the floor cove area and behind chest freezer in front line area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/preping no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda syrup and soy sauce buckets on floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Around pipe in ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef behind raw vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in stand up cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Eggs over shrimp in walk in.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach found in walk in around gasket.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 in ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In first cooler on right walking in.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walk in.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Above cashier/buffet setup and behind grill area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(noodles covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cans of food and buckets of food in walk in cooler)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken above raw shell eggs in walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(using egg crates to place plates on while cooking orders)
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.( cooked chicken covered during cooling process)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(did not wash for 20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.( above 200ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket)
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(using non handled scoops to dispense ready to eat foods)
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic drawer containers)
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(front area)
7/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(egg rolls)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken above raw eggs and seafood)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken and shrimp over carrots in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(apron covering chopped produce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee talking on phone then returned to work area and make food with no handwash )
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(using non handled scoops to dispense ready to eat foods)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic drawer containers)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(rice cookers)
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. (1 on gaskets of small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(1 under flat top on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(5 in glue trap behind upright reach in freezer)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(front area)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.(for household use only)
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.(imitation crab used menu states "crab".)
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed one moderately dented can
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked noodles [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken on shelf above cooked noodles Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. emergency light missing cover [above handwash sink]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one severely dented can - bamboo shoots Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef on shelf above ckd chicken [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated - severly dented can of bamboo shoots Corrected On Site. can voluntarily dicarded
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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