Hong Kong Express, 330 Clematis St #112, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 330 Clematis St #112, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4602
License #: 6009948
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Observed water leaking in hallway and in bathrooms area during inspection, rain was present outdoors.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at cookline, food prep areas, and ware washing area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed in hallway near bathrooms.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Observed in men's room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on black exit door in hallway adjacent to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled floors. In hallway.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pasta in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25-30 old dry rodent droppings in hallway adjacent to bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in hallway.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in hallway.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, prepared vegetables.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse, cooked pork 53°F.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on food storage rack over bulk flour, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 106f, move to WIC, corrective action taken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork over produce WIC, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork , **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken and ribs cooling on counter 1.5 hours, at 80f, moved to WIC **Warning**
11/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking rice on rack in hallway, moved rice cooker back into kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp in water, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 98f, eggroll at90f for "a few minutes", corrective action taken, fried eggroll, put rice in WIC
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over herbs , **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at 56f on cutting board, corrective action taken, moved to RIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut produce walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 11/7/12 **Warning**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BROKEN SHELL EGGS OVER MELON Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored by fryer. For reporting purposes only. RUBBING ALCOHOL Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. RUBBING ALCOHOL ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICJEN AT 95F Corrected On Site. PUT IN FRYER
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN MSG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 4 lb bamboo shoots and water chestnuts Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored in by fryer. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS AT 70F, Corrected On Site. RETURNED TO COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW PORK WITH RAW CHICKEN IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. RUBNING ALCOHOL ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored by fryer. RUBBING ALCOHOL BY FRYER For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN and PORK OVER PRODUCE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. RUBBING ALCOHOL ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGROLLS and COOKED CHICKEN FROM PREVIOUS DAY NOT DATED
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Two 3 lb cans mushrooms badly dented, Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NONE WEARING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHRIMP and BEEF OVER SAUCES IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. WINDEX WITH PLASTIC UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. ON STORAGE RACK
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS AT 57F FOR LESS THAN 1 HOUR Corrected On Site. MOVED TO WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength . 10 ppm in bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/1/11.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE , REMOVED TO RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN & PORK OVER SAUCE & FRESH GINGER WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SPOONS FOR RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Corrected On Site.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CUT VEGETABLES IN WALK IN
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.10 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. STOOL IN FRONT OF SINK Corrected On Site.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN 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. COOK HANDLING VEGETABLES FOR WOK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. WASHED HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. UTENSILS WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Observed take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous food. MEASURED RAW VEGETABLES IN CONTAINER & REFILL WITH COOKED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE REUSING CUT OFF OIL JUGS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. CRAB RANGOON ON MENU USING IMITATION
8/5/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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