Lotus Garden, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd 106, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOTUS GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd 106, Orlando, FL 32819-7238
License #: 5806062
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/13/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Under prep tables and shelves above prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All foods **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. I. Sauce, walk in cooler in flour and corn starch bins in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside food pans. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Use of acoustic tile in food prep areas **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Spoons on shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through out kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead insects on premises. Noted in light shields **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Power strip by topside cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken and gapping **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Noted 72 seats, licensed for 44 **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side exterior, **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Back prep area and no light in mop sink area **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cracked **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets I. Walk in cooler and pack corner of prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Noted several items stored in thank you bags in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. And walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In kitchen, several cloths **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Lettuce, carrots, celery. Wontons in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back prep area, kitchen line. And through out area **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins in dry storage **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch 70F fried chicken 61F. Walk in cooler noted chicken, beef , 47F ribs, pork, dumplings 45F. Sauces 57F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**. Note: on 4/14/14, cut napa and cut cabbage temped 70F, egg rolls temped 66F, fried chicken pieces temped 80F, all stored at room temperature at cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over sauces raw protein over cooked noodles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. And reach in freezer Noted chicken over seafood, in walk in cooler . Noted raw chicken over beef and egg rolls in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Connector at left side of cook line by top shelf **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.unable to answer basic temperature questions **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Also drill mixer soiled **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unable to list 5 FBI illnesses **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. All items **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer''s instructions. By ice machine **Warning**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Under prep tables and shelves above prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All foods **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. I. Sauce, walk in cooler in flour and corn starch bins in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside food pans. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.m by front soda fountain **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Use of acoustic tile in food prep areas **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Spoons on shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through out kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead insects on premises. Noted in light shields **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Power strip by topside cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Noted phone on shelf over cook reach in, employee food on table with to go ware and glasses for service. Jacket on shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher , no hair restraint **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken and gapping **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Noted 72 seats, licensed for 44 **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side exterior, **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Back prep area and no light in mop sink area **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cracked **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets I. Walk in cooler and pack corner of prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Same tongs used for handling chicken and shrimp **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • 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. Scoop handle in sugar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Noted several items stored in thank you bags in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. And walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In kitchen, several cloths **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Lettuce, carrots, celery. Wontons in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back prep area, kitchen line. And through out area **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins in dry storage **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Noted lemon, and container in ice affected area replaced **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch 70F fried chicken 61F. Walk in cooler noted chicken, beef , 47F ribs, pork, dumplings 45F. Sauces 57F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Wonton reheated from 118f to 148F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Black beans 79F. Wonton 118F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over sauces raw protein over cooked noodles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. And reach in freezer Noted chicken over seafood, geek over pork in walk in cooler . Noted raw chicken over beef and egg rolls in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Glove on cook not changed after handling dirty dishes **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Noted paint and hand tools above packaged sauces **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Connector at left side of cook line by top shelf **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.unable to answer basic temperature questions **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, cook washed his you must have an employee sign about washing hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Also drill mixer soiled **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unable to list 5 FBI illnesses **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Corn starch 70F / left on line 70F after 1 hr **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. All items **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Various foods temping 45F -47F through out walk in cooler . Thermometer reading 45F **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. By ice machine **Warning**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside grease pit that is located outside of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice bin surface between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Chicken in back freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Brocolli. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Beef,tofu cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Advised operator to monitor temperature of walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Open package of beef next to reach in cooler at cooks line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch held less than four hours at cooks line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.Open package chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Open package of chicken stored over lobster in upright cooler.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by container . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • 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 in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Degreaser in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside grease pit that is located outside of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks''line area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.White freezer by ice machine.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease build up on the side of the fryers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.White freezer.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cooks line area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw chicken stored over dumpling in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Open package of chicken stored over beef in upright freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice 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.Egg roll in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Oven cleaner in kitchen.
3/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside grease pit that is located outside of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks'line area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop at drink station.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Mushrooms that are prepped and is on top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Brocolli. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Open package of chicken stored next to open package of shrimp in upright freezer.
  • High Priority - Open package of chicken stored over pork in upright freezer .
  • High Priority - Paint stored over clean dishes in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Back line area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.Shrimp,noodles in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Vegetable station in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside of grease pit that is located outside of restaurant.
  • Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks line area by fryers.
  • 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.ABC at entrance of kitchen.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by dishwashing racks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed open package of beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.Open package of chicken stored over wanton wrap in upright freezer at back line area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed a container of cooked chicken stored on top of an egg crate in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of black like substance in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside of grease pit that is located outside of restaurant.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on rice cooker in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook is handling food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Chicken is covered while cooling in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks line area by fryers.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Fryer area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water at below135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice spoon.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of white upright freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Bean sprouts in kitchen placed in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn in a container at the cooks line reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Servers area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Baking soda at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Pain tablets stored by sugar at servers area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered broccoli in walk in cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Cleaver by reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris at mop sink area.
  • 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.ABC at entrance of kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg rolls in kitchen.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour in kitchen
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Dishwashing area . Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop by ice machine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Wash area.
  • Observed build-up of moderate grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cooked shrimp on a colander is placed under an egg crate holder at walk in cooler .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Servers handling food and cook.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Shrimp is covered while cooling at walk in cooler .Paper wrap is removed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks' line area . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Fryer area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Towel is inside handwashing sink .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cooks' line area . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Tomato ketchup is in can at walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed open package of raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler.
  • Observed towel placed under cutting board .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks' line area .
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Under fryer area.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Celery not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Back line area Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food is covered while cooling .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee is cutting vegetables .
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Lemons at ice bin on front line area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooks' line area .
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Under fryer area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Peppers and green onions.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch held less than four hours,iced
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over egg roll in upright cooler .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Rice in storage area .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered prepped broccoli in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unwashed green onions stored over vegetables in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop by ice machine area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Mushrooms not washed prior to preparation in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed box of snap peas stored over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Gaskets by fryer area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Fried noodles in servers' area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.Black soya sauce .Operator put soya sauce in a separate location for credit from supplier.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Servers handling soup.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food is covered .Cooked chicken,pasta in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched broccoli with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler by wok area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of white reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade can used for food storage.Tomato sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Observed plastic line from ice machine draining inside three comp sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over noodles in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside reach in coolers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Top of where condiments are stored in the cooks' line.
  • Critical - Observed server handling dirty dishes and the touched clean plate with egg roll.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Corn starch in storage area.
  • Observed towel stored under cutting board . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by clean dishes.Cleaning solution for floor.Drain cleaner.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken,egg roll in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed snap peas stored over prepped veggies in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Flour in cooks' line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in reach in cooler.Raw chicken on sheet pan stored over beef in a sheet pan.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored next cooked beef in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee handling carry out food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwash racks .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Inside handwashing sink by dishwashing area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler in cooks' line.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler in cooks line.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Carry out containers in kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Stainless steel cleaner.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing dishes.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken stored over beef in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken stored over fish in upright freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled walk -in cooler shelves.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked pork in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garlic and oil,corn starch in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Egg roll,chicken,beef.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Noodles cooling covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Flour in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken stored over beef in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken stored over fish in upright freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken stored next to beef in white freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in white freezer in cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bell peppers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed egg roll stored inside refrigerator without any container.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Brocolli .
  • 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 in kitchen storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk -in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.Discarded by employee. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Cooks' line.
  • Observed clean strainer stored above mop sink area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Pot inside sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Anti oxidant in servers' area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of debris on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented can.Hoisin sauce on storage shelf.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored next to dumplings in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw pork stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil containers in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Brocolli,carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.Flour in storage area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Front line line coolers..
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material inside rice cooker.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on surrounding ice dispensing nozzles.Servers' area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of moderate grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of debris on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Observed clean plates,bowls stored on a dirty shelf in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed excessive garbage on the ground .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tile by mop sink area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.Mylanta,fish oil in servers' area.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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