Lotus Express, 10300 W Forest Hill Blvd #101, Village Of Wellingto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOTUS EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10300 W Forest Hill Blvd #101, Village Of Wellingto, FL 33414
License #: 6013323
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pork stored to cool more than 24 hours without a cover
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. SANITIZER NOT SET UP DURING DISH WASHING. DISHWASHER WASHED AND RINSED ONLY **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 PLUS PPM **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many cooked I and cooled items in WALKIN not date labeled stored more than 24 hours
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. STAINLESS STEEL PANS
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at 49°. On the cook line. ( removed to refrigeration ) **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. NEAR THE HOOD
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Near the hood
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. OPEN DRINK STORED INSIDE THE REACHIN REFRIGERATOR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. ALL STAINLESS STEEL PANS
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. FOODS ON THE HOT LINE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS **Corrected On-Site**
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. UNDER SHELVES
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.broken. Lid to rice container
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork on line at 49. . Pork was iced and in tempeture befor leaving inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACHIN FRONT LINE GASKET
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVES IN THE PREPAREA
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GLASS DOORS ON WALKIN REACHIN AREA
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BULK CONTAINERS
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. LARGE OPEN CANS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALKIN
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTED STAINLESS STEEL PANS
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. IN THE WALKIN
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10-12-11.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. ALL PHF IN THE WALKIN
  • Observed hole in wall. AT THE MOP SINK
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CABBAGE ON WALKIN FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER VEGITABLES IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. ICE SCOOP BROKEN
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.EXTERIOR OF ALL SAUCE BUCKETS
  • Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. HOOD SYSTEM NOT CAPABLE OF PULLING ALL GREASE LADDEN VAPORS AWAY FROM FRYER OBSERVES VAPORS BY PASSING THE HOOD SYSTEMS CAUSING SMOKEY VAPORS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BULK CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DIPPING PANS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP AND MEAT FORK
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. BOTH LINE REACHINS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MANY ITEMS IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES ON LINE BETWEEN COUNTERTOPS
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
2/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALKIN
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKIN COOLER
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PANS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT HANDSINK
  • Light not functioning. 2 LIGHTS ON HOOD
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. FOODS IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN ON FRONT LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BOWLES STACKED ON TOP OF RTE FOODS IN NE REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLE IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CARDBOARD USED IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. LINE REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. STEAM TABLE
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES ON MAIN LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. IN SPLASH AREA AT HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED NOODLES AT 78 degrees on main line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FRIED RICE AT 83 degrees on line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN IN A 6 INCH BUSS PAN COOLING ON TOP OF THE COUNTE AT 108 degrees
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVES IN BACK KITCHEN
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER BROCC Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. CHLORINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.WIRE SHELVES IN BACK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD EXTERIOR
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. KNIVES FORKS AND SPOONS
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. CELING VENTS AT HOOD
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. LINE COOK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. REACHIN DOOR HANDLE ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.MAIN LINE EQUIPMENT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REAR HANDSINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVES IN BACK KITCHEN
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR
  • Light not functioning. ALL HOOD LIGHTS
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. ON MAIN LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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