Hong Kong Restaurant, 2525 S Pasadena Ave #k, South Pasadena, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2525 S Pasadena Ave #k, South Pasadena, FL 33707
License #: 6215392
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 5/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Throughout) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. (Approximately half of a 5 gallon bucket was observed with a bowl used as a scoop lying inside the container. Menus labeled as "No MSG" next to the city graphic on the menu. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage/ dry shelves at dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. (In walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. (Multiple boxes of menus) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.( Kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Several soy sauce containers reused for grains, seasinings) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (74°F soup used at crash cart for stir fry). (Relocated to reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. (Large partially wrapped metal trays of raw chicken over trays of various raw meats.) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (Buckets reused for flour, msg, cornstarch) **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. (Soup in walk in unit, egg rolls.) **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink pipes below sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Multiple locations in kitchen.)
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Raw fish in walk in cooler.)
  • Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen is not fully attached to frame of same door. Door does not seal at all edges. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease and rice accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. (Several locations) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. (Bowls in battered cooked meats and cooked rice)
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. (Open boxes of menus stored in restroom)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm corrected to 100ppm chlorine wiping cloth bucket)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • 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 - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (How to calibrate a probe thermometer using boiling water as there is no ice available.)
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 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)
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.( chest freezer) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( shell eggs over produce in walkin cooler) **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( exterior cooking equipment) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.( storage room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.( under/ behind equipment) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( behind chest freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.( chest freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( upright freezers) **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.(rear door) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( egg rolls) **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.( white upright freezer in dining room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( mop sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(67°)(06/07/2013) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( shell eggs over produce in walkin cooler) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( upright/ reachin coolers) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.( large tub for pork)(06/07/2013) **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.( egg rolls) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
6/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Storage cabinet not secure above dry storage area near back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Above back door and surrounding walls **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. Various raw meat through out walk in cooler **Warning**
1/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - (Bowl )or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Laying in chicken inside medium RIC near front counter Laying on top of vegetables on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front counter/prep person **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 compartment sink back splash **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paper bags lining egg roll storage containers in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On deli style cooler on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Storage cabinet not secure above dry storage area near back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. White container on cooks line with a sweet sauce **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Above back door and surrounding walls **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter top near steam wells **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55?F inside deli style cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Milk jug used as food scoop **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken, shrimp, pork over produce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 behind back splash on 3 compartment sink wall **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On side of back splash on 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth 78?F on cooks line **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. Various raw meat through out walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by empty buckets.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Drying a tray in kitchen handwashing sink.
  • 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.Flour
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sweet sour chicken and crab rangoon at 47 Corrected On Site.within time to return to walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Open food area to the ceilling. Corrected On Site.Inverted.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Several cleaver type knives at food preparation area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg rolls in walkin cooler,sweet -sour chicken.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed container of chow mein noodles stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed hole in canwash wall.
  • Observed meat cleavers stored in crevices between wall and deep freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed screen in kitchen back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed torn package of rice exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle beneath 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair next to back door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind deep freezer.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights not functioning in hood system light fixtures.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/blood residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled wok line reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of rice exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in wok line cooler between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment behind deep freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease next to fry vat.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as floor cover/ food cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[at mop sink]
6/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted exterior surface of crock pot]
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. This violation must be corrected by : 6/14/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bag of onions]
  • Observed hole in wall.[at mop sink]
  • 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 ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.[rear door area] This violation must be corrected by : 6/14/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 6/14/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin]
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. This violation must be corrected by : 6/14/2011.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 45-13-2 No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[all coolers and freezers] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[poultry over spring rolls in upright freezer ]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[poultry over pork in walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[bag of onions]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[rice cooker] Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[flour] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[aluminum to-go containers ]
  • Observed holes in walls.
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 3/07/2011.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.{WALKIN} 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.[chicken ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags]
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.{WATER STAINED}
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bag of cabbage stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface over vegetables in walkin cooler..
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plastic container cut to use as scoop for flour
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the walkin cooler shelves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris throughout kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored on mop.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. cooked pork
  • Critical. Observed improper storage of chicken stored above beef in reachin freezer at front of premise.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw chicken and cooked pork
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored over shrimp in reachin freezer.
  • 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. corn starch
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. three compartment sink
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed plastic container cut in half used to scoop flour.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers near back door.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease between cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris throughout kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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