Hong Kong Super Buffet At Melbourne, 1795 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG SUPER BUFFET AT MELBOURNE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1795 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505135
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - All Gaskets with moderate- heavy slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ hot water heater room **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./ sushi chef **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./ under cooks line reach in oller **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered/ foods in door freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ both walk in coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away./ front ice cream area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris./ front grill area **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./ sushi area front line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. / re- educated had wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager found will discard foods at proper time **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ raw whole shell eggs over carrots, cut onions **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 beef - back walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.- ask cook temperature of chicken said 145 degrees f, re-educated explained meat temperatures **Warning**
  • 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. **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 cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers./ bulk rice **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bricks and boards used as feet for cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.hood **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cook line and dish **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood in the walk in cooler **Warning**
5/23/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bricks and boards used as feet for cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.hood **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cook line and dish **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with heavy accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Due to wall being pitted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Card board used to line containers for cooked chicken and egg rolls **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Buffet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw chicken stored over pork in the upright reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw shrimp food stored over opened can of bamboo shoots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of time control procedures. Reeducated manager **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cooked chicken on a stick found cooling at room temperature. Cooked placed in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/22/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait station
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.under oven and fryers
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Through out
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.tea **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.hood, cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and dish area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Above cooked foods on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plastic containers, jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw beef,chicken and fish stored above unwashed produce.walk in cooler 2 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Watermelon stored on the floor of walk in cooler 2 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sushi bar and wait station
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard used for cooked egg rolls
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Sheet pans of raw chicken over sheet pans of raw beef in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw chicken and beef stored over sauces in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw chicken stored over cooked breaded chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - mussels cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing in prep sink at 70° recommend draining water and rapid chill.placed in freezer
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
5/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** waiting for new license
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.through out kitchen floor drain in front of ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. hood pipes **Warning**
  • Basic - Light burned out in kitchen. Over wok area **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.through out **Warning**
  • Basic - containers of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Paper towels used to absorb grease from cooked foods in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw whole eggs stored over clean diced vegetables. Sheet pan of raw chicken over mushrooms in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of all reach-in coolers moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Also need original copies **Warning**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.sushi chef/ Mongolian grill chef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Heavy Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.112 degreesf sushi/ Mongolian grill area
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ cooks line cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature./ Krab meat
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk produced dry storage
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Sushi Mongolian chef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.-clams, mussels, krab125 -130 degrees recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f- reheated to 170-179 degrees f
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ by dish machine
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ sushi/ Mongolian cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food./ re- educated gave written procedure
  • 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 breaded chicken, egg rolls in walk in cooler
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/28/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walk in cooler at 54 degress f plus
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open drink cup in a reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on the hood filters
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in the wzlk in cooler
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.heavy stain
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mix at 78 df
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.frog legs 54 df over 4 hours
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.frog legs at 54 fd plus 4 hours
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shell eggs 54 df over 4 hours
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shell eggs at 54 df over night
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/2/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 94 df, corn starch at 56 plus df, rapid Chilled to 41 at the time of the inspection and time will be used as a control Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.all 3 cookline reach in coolers
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.the food in the walkin cooler under the cooling unit has water dripping on it, it is has plastic covering it at this time
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.all observed
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.standind water is observed in the reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/8/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.all 3 cookline reach in coolers
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.the food in the walkin cooler under the cooling unit has water dripping on it, it is has plastic covering it at this time
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.all observed
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.heavy groves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.all observed
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at the sushi area
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 94 df, corn starch at 56 plus df, rapid Chilled to 41 at the time of the inspection and time will be used as a control Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. the food in all the cookline reach in coolers isat 46 df
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken in cookline reach in cooler, rapid Chill in the freezer to below 41 degrees f.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.standind water is observed in the reach in cooler
8/7/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.owner discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utencils in the dishroom hand sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch at 80 plus degress Corrected On Site.
4/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.throught the facility
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all observed gaskets
12/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.the 'snapple' reach in cooler is holding tc/phf at 51 degress fahrenheit or above
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm as tested
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by trys of food during after lunch prep near the dishroom
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on the prep table with food near the dishroom
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Song Chen
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.throught the facility
  • 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.in dry rice, in cooked rice and in the cook line cooler to portion raw meats
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.non food grade bins used to hold chips
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken 51 degress fah in the snapple reach in cooler, egg rolls at 53 degress fahrenheit in the same cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mix at 85 degress fahrenheit on the cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw pork and chicken on top of the reach in make box is stored above cleaned veggies below it
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw pork and chicken over a variety of ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken is stored over raw beef on speed racks in the walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all observed gaskets
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.in the veggie walk in cooler. over cream cheese in bus tubs
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm as tested, technition called, must manually sanitize all washware
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on all the in use dish racks
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken, pork , eggs, stored over clean prepped veggies in the walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over raw pork and fish
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.snapple RIC ambient temperature is 55F.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.snapple RIC where potentially hazardous foods are stored
  • Critical - Observed 4 badly dented cans of mushrooms,vegitables,1 sweet milk
  • Observed HEAVY build-up of food debris, on handles at hand sink and soap dispenser on cook line
  • Critical - Observed HEAVY encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.COOK LINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on in cabinets under buffetts
  • Critical - Observed containers of raw beef and shrimp stored over buckets of sauce that is only covered with saran wrap in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cook bare hand contact clean vegitables and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed heavy food/grease accumulated under cooking equipment.THROUGH OUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed interior of cook line reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed moderatebuildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mixture operator states he made at 11 am recommend rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat krab in cook line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed several live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed sheet pans of saran wrapped raw chicken over raw breaded shrimp in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered tea granuals in cabinets in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.in cabinets at sushi bar
  • Critical - Observedraw chicken thawed at room temperature.35F
6/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing./by smoker
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./all employee hanwash sinks water temperatures ranging between 73 degrees f and 83 degrees f
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ walk in shelving unsealed wood
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls./knife in between reach in cooler and table cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./4 cans pinapple
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths./in sushi area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./sushi chef
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dumping food product build up in handsink on cooks line
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./bulk product
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./knife sushi bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./product in freezer and walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./corn starch mixture-recommended rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./tall reach in freezer and walk in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./fried fish recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f .employee removed from buffet
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./sushi area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product
4/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils.the rice in the steamer is not under a sneeze gaurd
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken is stored above raw beef,fish and pork in the walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ride portioning spoon in room temp 80 degree fahrenheit water at the buffet
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.all observed at the end of the cook line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at many locations
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.heavy buildup
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.on the cook line
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.the floor/entry ramp of the walkin cooler is not attached to the floor
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters,moderate build up
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.the inside of the walkin cooler doors are rusted heavily and no longer cleanable
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/28/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.cook line RIC
  • Critical. Observed several BADLY dented cans of ketchup and soy sauce In the dry storage room.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.food storage bins on the cook line
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found bean sprouts in a box on the cook line at 67F.cook says out 20 minutes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked fish 123F buffett. Corrected On Site.recommend to reheat to 165F.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw frozen chicken thawed at room temperature.kitchen Repeat Violation.10/08/09
  • Critical. Observed clean chopped broccoli stored in the same box when it arrived in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered sheet pans of raw chicken stored over uncovered sheet pan of raw beef,uncovered sheet pans of raw chicken stored over raw sheet pans of raw seafood in the walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed plastic recycle bags of raw pork stored next to cartons of ice cream in 2 door RIF on cook line. Repeat Violation.repeat from 07/22/09 and 10/08/09
  • Critical. Observed raw plastic recycle bag of pork stored over cooked egg rolls in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over buckets of sauces
  • Critical. Observed buckets of raw chicken on the floor of walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cases 0f fish and a bucket of crab stored on floor of walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cooked chicken,sauces,clean diced vegitables in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.BOWL USED FOR SCOOPING ICE OUT OF ICEMACHINE Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic bowl being used as a scoop in the cooked rice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Critical. Observed waitstaff handling soiled dishes and not washing hands when scooping ice
  • Critical. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and did not wash to scoop vegitables with scoop.
  • Critical. Observed cracking eggs while where gloves and did not change gloves or washed hands when touching vegitables
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands in 3 bay sink instead of hand washing sink
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.ciggerate butt in employee toilet. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cook line Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.sushi cook. Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.metal banded Repeat Violation.
  • Observed plastic to go/grocery bags being used as food storage bags for raw pork in 2 door RIF in cook line.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm prep/dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed HEAVY encrusted material on can opener BLADE. Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Critical. Observed smoker is heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Observed Heavy residue build-up on cook line shelves
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, on the walk9n cooler shelves
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.plates at the buffett Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean/filty. Repeat Violation.07/22/09
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.07/22/09 and 10/08/09
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.back screen door
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Observed heavy food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind smoker and ovens.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.over 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cut melons on buffet/recommended rapid chill operator states out fot 1 hr
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ krab salad/recommended rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./chicken prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./green onions salad bar Repeat Violation.multiple
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./chicken walk in cooler Repeat Violation.multiple
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in freezer chicken
  • 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./utilizing bowl in bulk product Repeat Violation.multiple
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Repeat Violation.x 2
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.multiple
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./chef cooks line
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area./cigarette butt in mop sink
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./bamboo mat for sushi roll
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food./for basting meat Corrected On Site.mgr discarded
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./sushi bar area
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface./in hot water heater room
  • Drain cover(s) missing./drain in hot water heater room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed excessive amount of boxes outside back door
10/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./sushi , spring rolls product
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sushi roll will discard at 3 pm
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./sushi unit
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./in cooks line cooler
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./green onions on buffet Repeat Violation./sent for a/c Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./fish over ice cream stand alone freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./chicken and other foods on floor Repeat Violation./sent for a/c on 7/22/09
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walk in cooler 1
  • 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./ utilizing plastic bowls dry product Repeat Violation./ sent for a/c 9/22/09
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./dipper well off Repeat Violation.sent for a/c 7/22/09 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./knife sushi bar Repeat Violation./sent for administrative request Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on glives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./by rice
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./all cooks in kitchen and sushi line
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces/1 missing For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed heavy build-up of dripping grease on hood filters Repeat Violation.sent for a/c on 7/22/09
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water./employee handsink front cooks line
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean./filthy
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen./dishmachine area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored./hydroxy cut/cold medicine stored on microwave
  • 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. Repeat Violation.sent for a/c on 7/23/09
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Some sauces and green onions not protected by sneezegaurd at buffet. Moved ounder sneezegaurd . Corrected On Site./observed green onions still not properly protected by sneezeguard at buffet
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Observed watermelons stored on floor in back walkin cooler./ observed chicken and other foods stored on the floor walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic bowls used in bulk containers and stored in container./still utilizing plastic bowls
  • Violation: 10-03-1 Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Dipperwell turned on. Corrected On Site./observed dipper well off
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at sushi bar./observed in use knife in standing water less than 135 degrees f
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters./hood filters still have heavy dripping grease
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Training expired./not completed or updated
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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