Lotus Chinese Kitchen, 1432 Ne 26 St, Wilton Manors, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOTUS CHINESE KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1432 Ne 26 St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305-1322
License #: 1611958
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old stove and Roaster in Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Pork next to chicken, Walk in **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40. Under prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump 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. Rice noodles, egg rolls, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to Ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old stove and Roaster in Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Pork next to chicken, Walk in **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, Beef, Walk In Cooler #2. Corrective action taken. Items moved to Walk in Cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, Beef. Walk In Cooler # 2. Corrective action taken. Items moved to Walk In Cooler # 1 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40. Under prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Corrective Action Taken, Items moved to other Walk In Cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump 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. Rice noodles, egg rolls, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Men's room, Handicap
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, Walk In Cooler
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw eggs stored over sauces at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.cook line
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cook equipment.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Around hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.chicken breast next to beef in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast and Duck at 46?F,for less than 4 hours. Moved into walk in cooler for quicker cool down.Walk in cooler is 6?F cooler than reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chicken , beef ,sauces and duck.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop buried in rice container.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at FRIGIDAIRE freezer and GE cooler by cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plastic shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on wood shelving in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at chest freezer .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over veggies at cookline cooler.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. tofu containers reused to store prepped veggies .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour and sugar containers .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door not tight fitting or sealing .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice,pork, and eggrolls at walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at cookline cooler and white coolers.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. while cutting cooked pork. Corrected On Site. gloves worn.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon in water at 76 degrees .
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour and sugar containers in prep area.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container .
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw pork at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over wonton wrappers at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs stored over veggies at cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over eggrolls at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 10-02-1 In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between equipment .
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-18-1 Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on wood racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice tea machine soiled .
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door handles at walkin coolers soiled.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at FRIGIDAIRE white cooler used to chill glasses at end of cookline .
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. napkins in dry storage room floor.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife stored in gap between equipment .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touching eggrolls with barehands when pulling them out of the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice tea machine soiled .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door handles at walkin coolers soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets soiled at FRIGIDAIRE white cooler used to chill glasses at end of cookline .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on wood racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. for John Yang. This violation must be corrected by : 7/28/11.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw pork at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over eggrolls at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over wonton wrappers at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs stored over veggies at cookline cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. napkins in dry storage room floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container .
7/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper storage of raw animal foods at prep cooler top. chicken stored on back of unit where drippings may fall on top of pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over onions. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over sauces at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over veggies at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ice cream at reachin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp over cooked chicken at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken on rack. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at rice container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted drawer at prep table.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment by fryer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in rusted drawer at prep table.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. men's restroom .
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. egg rolls
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooler by kitchen entryway way.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over tofu at walkin cooler, raw chicken over cooked rice, raw beef over cooked beef, raw beef over veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. corn,tofu,onions, chicken,ribs,and prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggrolls , cooked rice at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour containers
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed broken window by mop sink area.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. purse at cookline
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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. egg rolls
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooler by kitchen entryway way.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over tofu at walkin cooler, raw chicken over cooked rice, raw beef over cooked beef, raw beef over veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. corn,tofu,onions, chicken,ribs,and prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wontons at walkin freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggrolls , cooked rice at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour containers
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by prep sink
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. eggroll wire baskets rusted and in disrepair .
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. paint brush used
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade bags used to store wontons .
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving on table by water heater and cookline
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed broken window by mop sink area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at cookline cooler
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled on table in prep area
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to dump ice. handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on floor by water heater area, dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by 3 compartment sink area.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. purse at cookline
7/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 boxes of eggs in prep area under no temperature control at 86 degrees. This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggrolls at 77 degrees at white cooler by kitchen entryway . This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked shrimp and chicken under no temperature control at cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. white cooler by kitchen entryway This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooler by kitchen entryway way.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over tofu at walkin cooler, raw chicken over cooked rice, raw beef over cooked beef, raw beef over veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. corn,tofu,onions, chicken,ribs,and prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour containers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wontons at walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggrolls , cooked rice at walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by prep sink
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. eggroll wire baskets rusted and in disrepair .
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. paint brush used
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade bags used to store wontons .
  • Observed broken window by mop sink area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving on table by water heater and cookline
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. dishwashing machine not sanitizing multi-use equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. prep table contaminated with rodent droppings .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled on table in prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to dump ice. handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed 10 dry rodent droppings on prep table by back door, 1 dry rodent dropping on top of prep table by backdoor, 25 dry rodent droppings by Mop sink area, 4 fresh rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in prep area, 2 fresh rodent droppings under handwash sink in prep area, 3 dry rodent droppings under handwash sink, 20 dry rodent droppings by water heater area, 15 fresh rodent droppings under flour storage area, 1 dry rodent dropping on top of flour bag, 3 dry rodent droppings on floor by prep table near walkin cooler,20 dry rodent droppings under dishwashing machine , 2 fresh rodent droppings under dishwashing machine. This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor by water heater area, dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by 3 compartment sink area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse at cookline
7/20/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls and ribs made on sunday,
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 71 degrees pork and wontons at white cooler. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice at 121 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. containers with food stored directly on top of uncovered brocolli .
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. green onions stored on dirty container at cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over raw shrimp at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over green onions at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over green onions at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked rice at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. tray of raw shell eggs over cooked chicken and pork at flip top cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.rice by walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tofu and bamboo shoots at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. red pepper
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork and chicken at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. while cutting carrots. 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. while cutting onions Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife in gap between wall and electrical piping
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, riusted shelving on table by rice cooker.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. cutting board rinsed only at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. waiter washing utensils at handwash sink without no sanitization step.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour and sugar containers by walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. green onion container at cookline cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. rice cooker
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler wall
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler door and door handle.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on table by walkin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink in rear prep area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. prep sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dumpsink in rear prep area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to wash multi use utensils .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. shrimp at walkin cooler contaminated by leaking from ac unit at walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut veggies , eggrolls , chicken .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs under no temperature control at cookline 89 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. coolers at cookline area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over onions at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sauce at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ribs at walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. at walkin cooler, prepped veggies , pork, wontons , tofu, egg rolls
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint at cookline and prep area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, ac unit at walkin freezer leaking
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving at walkin freezer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving on tables in cookline and prep area
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice container, storage containers by walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. walkin cooler shelving heavily soiled
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at flip top cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. soiled cardboard used to line walkin cooler floor.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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