Joy Noodles & Rice, 2200 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Joy Noodles & Rice
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2200 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6013330
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/07/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on all cooking equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance in kitchen. **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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Stove and deep fryer in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen next to stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs improperly stored. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 100 fresh rodent droppings found in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink, approximately 50 fresh/wet dropping found in kitchen under ice machine, approximately 100 fresh wet dropping found in dry storage area, 15 fresh wet dropping found on top of dish washing machine, approximately 50 fresh wet dropping found under counter in service area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **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 cooler. **Warning**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside cooked rice bowl, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Storage area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dish racks.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, hot peppers, oil. By side station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On container of spices. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Line RIC at 50f, do not use for TCS food until capable of 41f **Warning**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked food containers, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm quat, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line RIC at 50-70f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked shrimp cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f for less than 1hour, reheated **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine, sanitizer container empty, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. All staff put on gloves on my arrival, nobody washed hands **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 70f on counter for reportedly 30minutes, corrective action taken, moved to WIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cut vegetables, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, beef at 50-70f for less than 1hour, cooked meats immediately **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing pans **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under canned goods storage rack,
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Several items
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over 3compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse food storage shelf
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked containers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Line RIC
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Wontons **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substances
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tofu WIC, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rack by cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm CHLORINE , USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL CAPABLE
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. NOT USING SANITIZER AFTER WASHING METAL PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING DISH CLOTH
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED VEGETABLE AT 70F FOR 1 HOUR, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. DISH STORAGE UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DUMPLINGS and WONTON IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 110F FOR 1 HOUR, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION HWS Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. TOUCYED DIRTY DISHES THEN CLEAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. KITCHEN WIRE SAUCE RACKS
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. LINE REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN FLOUR and SOY BEANS
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. LINE REACHIN
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. SPATULAS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN BULK RICE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WASHING GLOVED HANDS and DRYING ON WIPING CLOTH Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by warewash
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN EDAME and FLOUR
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. EGGROLL and WONTONS IN REACHIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. STACKED FOOD CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED QUAT STRIPS FOR SANITIZER IN BUCKETS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVES IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SPILKED FLOUR and SAUCES ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. BEHIND STOVETOP
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. MANY ITEMS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. EGGROLLS, WONTONS IN REACHIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.TOUCHING VEGETABLES Corrected On Site. TOICHING MUSHROOMS ON CALLBACK
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CIELING VENTS
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING DISHES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. WASHING DISHES ON CALLBACK
7/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine , Corrected On Site. Corrected to 50 ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. . 6 people working without manager present, This violation must be corrected by : 7/27/11.
  • 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. Not all employees trained This violation must be corrected by : 7/27/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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.TOUCHING VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CIELING VENTS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. PREP COOK
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MANY ITEMS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING DISHES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. EGGROLLS, WONTONS IN REACHIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. NOBODY ON PREMESIS KNOWS HOW TO SET UP SANITIZING SOLUTION
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCES Repeat Violation.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WONTONS, EGGROLLS IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN WHITE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BLACK SLIME
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUSTY BLINDS OVER ICE CREAM COOLER
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KITCHEN HWS USED FOR CLEANING DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE & PASTA IN KITCHEN FOR 2+ HOURS. COOK DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SHRIMP & SQUID WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. BOWLS OF CUT VEGETABLES STACKED
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL FOR DISPENSING RICE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. PREP COOKS HANDLING FRESH VEGETABLES SQUASH & MANGO Corrected On Site. PUT ON GLOVES
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SERVING SPOONS Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef, chicken.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. line r/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor containers of beef, chicken, in w/I cooler.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler's door curtain.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen's grease tray surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks,, or between equipment/walls. knives.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen area.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER BOX OF CHICKEN
  • Violation: 14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. ON CALLBACK SPONGE IN SINK, PIC THROUGH IN TRASH
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING PLATES IN HANDSINK
2/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. CONTAINER OF FOOD LEFT BY CUSTOMER FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. WALKIN RAW CHICKEN ABOVE TOFU
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER BOX OF CHICKEN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING & DICING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EATING BANANA AT PREP TABLE & LAYING 1/2 EATEN BANANA ON CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPONGE IN SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING PLATES IN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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