Lucky Star Hong Kong, 4175 66 St N, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LUCKY STAR HONG KONG
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4175 66 St N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
License #: 6206874
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/6/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of small rice cooker.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on exterior of fryers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Pot of food, case of jellyfish and oysters) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. (On make table across from woks)
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. (Cold water handle at hand wash sink will not turn while hot water is 125°F. Employees unable to wash hands without potentially burning them.)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. (Whole flounder, 74°F in water filled bay of 3compartment sink. ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. (Soup spoons and single service forks and spoons stored on cart in kitchen.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. (Rack of take out containers in front of kitchen hand wash sink.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of woks, wok bases on cook top, and stove burners.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. (Flounder 74°F )
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (84°F garlic in oil, 84°F preserved Chinese black beans in ginger, both on cook line crash cart. Beans are cleaned and soaked in water, drained, mixed with oil and stored on crash cart at cook line.) (corrective action to put items in smaller porions on crash cart wirh time-temperature forms or hold cold in reach in cooler)
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. (3 observed)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw clams cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (82°F in 3 bay sink awaiting prep). Corrective action taken, iced fresh scallops down until able to prep.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (Spoons in crash cart containers are heavily soiled.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. (Fryer baskets)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Maketable at cookline)
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (By 3 compartment sink.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pan of raw fish on floor under rack
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water measured at 79°
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Duckling , squid , placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw beef. Above case of green beans, wak in cooler
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. By and with food ingredients **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above tofu , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One individual egg , walk in cooler , discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of upright kenmore freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk food containers; ie corn starch)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. ( milk)
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.( not vertical in place)
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.( electrical tape wrapped around reachin cooler handle) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cookline coolers)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( placed inside freezer to drop temperature)
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide invoice to verify the source of the food. See stop sale. ( not in English)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.( raw chicken over seafood)
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( prep tables and between prep tables)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( kitchen)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( dispensed)
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.( behind ice machine)
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils stored handle down in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Linens and glasses in closet in ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Black beans cooked yesterday 12/7/12 in refrigerator in large pot at 55?. . Stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dead fish in aquarium allowed to remain in tank.. Removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Above smoker on cooks line.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon in cooked mushrooms. Reach in on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Electrical tape holding/lining reach in cooler handle.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In server station area.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Ajax and bleach together in bucket beside dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils in handsink
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **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. Plastic bowls in rice and corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef over green onions in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed newspaper used as food cover in walk in cooler in dish area. Spinach/ leaf vegetable in walk in in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lid to reach in cooler on cooks line in disrepair. Also walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Walk in in dish area.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. In men's restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 82?, black beans 80? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in 3 compartment dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw shelled eggs stored over fish in walk in cooler in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooks line.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket visibly very soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Black beans, 5 gallons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm . 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink in warewashing area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on menu holder on deli style cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on sides of fryers
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on walk in door curtins
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of potato starch in dry storage
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. top of reach freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. in warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used for storage of utensils
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop in 77 degree water
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed newspaper used as a food-contact surface. in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over produce
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over fish
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style cooler door handles
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. condiment containers on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes stored between table edge and cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
3/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. in warewashing area
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in warewashing area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of white reach freezer in kitchen area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under gas range on shelf and carbon build up on too of range
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of rice in kitchen area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed live fliy in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. reusing food cans for storage
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over onions in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes stored between table edge and cooler edge
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage cabinet shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Observed waitress station ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in wok line cooler.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bag of rice stored on kitchen floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system and hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize outside storage areas.
  • Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Storeroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food improperly covered with newspaper. Newspaper is not appproved for covering food.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as wok line shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / waitress station storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on waitress station cabinets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground around canwash area.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights not functioning in hood system light fixtures.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).[chicken broth/soup left at room temperature overnight on stove]
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[food cart overnight ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[rear handwash sink]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.{WIC}
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.[vegetables]
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{UPRIGHT}
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.{THROUGHOUT }
12/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WIC}
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.[vegetables]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{UPRIGHT}
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.{SHELVING }
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{CARDBOARD ON FLOOR}
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.{THROUGHOUT }
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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