Little China, 11018 Old St Augustine Rd #118, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LITTLE CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11018 Old St Augustine Rd #118, Jacksonville, FL 32257
License #: 2612723
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Slight grease build up, By cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen ceiling tiles have lots little holes
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several Metal bowls stack up wet on the shelf above the. Three Compartment sink
  • Basic - Food stored on used egg crates. Container of oil set on top do used egg crate, under the prep table by cook line, manager discarded the egg crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler and Make table cooler by cookline.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By steam table, manager set on top of crates. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Container of raw beef in front of container of raw children, make table cooler by cook line, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Heavy grease build up, Person in Charge said they schedule to clean tonight., cookline
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind the chest freezer by mop sink
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in Cooler door handle, also the gasket.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on used egg crates. Container of oil stored on top of egg crates, under prep table by cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife keep between make table cooler and prep table, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on the vegetable cutter, in the no. 10 can under the prep table by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of home defense bug spray used inside the establishment per employee
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of corn starch 54°F on the chef cart, container of cabbage and cooked chicken 46°F on the prep table by Three Compartment Sink, corrective action taken , move to Reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shrimp on top of container of Krab, upright Reach in freezer by register **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Container of raw chicken behind the container of raw shrimp. Make table cooler by cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Container of flour with yellow food debris, on the prep table by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Blue brush for cleaning inside the Hand Wash Sink by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee can not find the proof of training
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of egg rolls made yesterday in the upright Reach in cooler by register
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Open jug of oil, by rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified, throughout the store.
  • 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. Portion cup used in bulk container of salt mix, prep table by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cut carrot, Walk in Cooler
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on the knife under prep table by cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt mix, prep table by Three Compartment Sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over vegetable, Walk in Cooler; raw chicken, over cooked shrimp, flip top Reach in cooler by cookline ; shell eggs over open container of sauce, Reach in cooler by cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over vegetable, all Reach in freezer by mop area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizing bucket over 200 ppm, under cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Container of flour have yellow build up, prep table by Walk in Cooler
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By Three Compartment Sink, only have one bottle hand soap at the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Dumpling 110° on the rolling rack by Walk in Cooler, corrective action taken, move to Walk in Cooler, also corn starch mix 58° made 2 hours ago left on chef cart, corrective action taken, move to Reach in cooler by cookline
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of to go containers
  • 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. Bottle water on prep table
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near drain
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Ziplock bags
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer Multiple items
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth under cutting board, egg carton flats. Corrected on site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Plastic tub used for batter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bags in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed an opne beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water and starbucks cup on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of frying oil.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Near 3 compartment sink drain and under deep fryers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw pork and chicken over cooked chicken in upright cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken behind shrimp in prep table reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of corn starch and sugar in dry storage area.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoop with no handle in bulk rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 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. Cutting celery. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen table shelves,
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting board.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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 food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside and out of bulk food containers.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Walk-in cooler condensor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw seafood in chest freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants on wall by front counter.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Dumplings and chicken in chest freezer.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No compkete 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. english language books available for employee training - 2 cards are expired - one card available from 2010
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving throughout
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dried food stuck - per owner slicer isn't used anymore
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bread crumbs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers and behind cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. on reach in cooler top, raw chicken is placed in the middle and has to be carried over raw and cooked shrimp Corrected On Site- cooked moved shrimp to the back side of the unit and chicken to the fronr
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ***raw beef and raw chicken over cooked wings and cooked sweet n sour chicken in white reach in cooler at cookline ***pans of raw chicken over pans of cooked pork in chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. microwave over hot holding area
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site- added water -concentration at 100ppm
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chopped pork pulled from chest freezer and placed in reach in cooler at cookline , ribs wrapped and in white front reach in cooler, fried chicken wings in front white reach in cooler
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.CHLORINE USED
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. BABY CORN
  • Critical - Observed egg crates re-used as a shelf cover. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF OIL, CASES OF SODAS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SOY SAUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE HOT SAUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. UNWRAPPED CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNWRAPPED BEEF AND PORK IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLE OF RICE WARMER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with raw meat. UNCUT BROCCOLI STORED IN CONTACT WITH RAW SHELL EGGS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE/COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 63 F
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, plastic buckets and fish on walkin cooler floor.
  • 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 cup in rice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok line
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. At back door.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For chest freezers Repeat Violation.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pork, shrimp, egg rolls in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, msg, sugar bins, etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 63 F
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Frozen Shrimp sitting out. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Containers of raw beef and chicken stored over RTE vegtables and noodles in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, plastic buckets and fish on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee food not separated or labeled. Employee food throughout coolers and freezers
  • 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. Plastic cup in rice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in bin with white powder in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Plastic zip lok bags and equipment sitting in rear kitchen handsink.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic liquid container, cut and used as a scoop
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Use of non-food grade drill with attachment, as a food mixer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer interior lids Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Meat in walkin cooler in grocery store bags.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed rice cooker washed and rinseed, but not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Rear handsink, and bathrooms.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Rear kitchen handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. At rear of building. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. At back door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind chest freezers
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Using household pest control products, not designed to be used in commercial kitchens
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For chest freezers Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Daughter of owner without any training card or certificate. Owner states daughter does not work in kitchen. I observed her wrapping up food and putting things away, when I first entered the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ salt, msg, sugar.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ flat freezer./ Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site. owner turn water on and placed frozen shrimp under running water.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles./reused of can contaniners of foods.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls Repeat Violation. Not date marked upon callback
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta 54, gravy 50, vegetable 50-discarded; shrimp 54, beef 51, chicken 55-relocated as in unit less than 4 hours; chicken at cookline counter at 75 f-placed in cooler as out less than 4 hrs Repeat Violation. Temperatures noted upon callback Beef 50F, Shrimp 50F, Ribs 58F
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler at cookline Condenser frozen up upon callback Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white refrigerator Thermometer in unit broken upon callback inspection Corrected On Site.
  • 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. rice Not corrected at callback
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. chest freezer has exposed insulation Not corrected at callback
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bulk food bins Not corrected upon callback inspection.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. chest freezer Repeat Violation.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta 54, gravy 50, vegetable 50-discarded; shrimp 54, beef 51, chicken 55-relocated as in unit less than 4 hours; chicken at cookline counter at 75 f-placed in cooler as out less than 4 hrs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white refrigerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over cooked items on top of make table
  • 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. rice
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chest freezer has exposed insulation
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bulk food bins
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. chest freezer Repeat Violation.
  • 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. only employee expired Repeat Violation.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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