Mandarin Express, 1910 Wells Rd Ste 1100, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANDARIN EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1910 Wells Rd Ste 1100, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2000394
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Crumbs in reach in cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cream cheese container in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under triple sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Vegetables in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Mitts on shelf over triple sink with clean equipment
  • 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. Buffet items
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 90°. Corrective action-moved to walk in
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 120, beef 125, noodles 131 at front counter. Corrective action-added to time as public health control procedures
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - No complete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal scrubber **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, cornstarch and msg **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: chicken 59°F, garlic and oil 84°F, cornstarch and water 73°F. Reviewed "Time for Public Health Control" with manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried Rice 125°F, Kung Pao Chicken 124°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **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. Chicken, cooked noodles **Warning**
7/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Reach in at front counter
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in kitchen 49?. Corrective action cooked right away. Cornstarch/water 73?. Discussed time as public health control
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Back
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. chemical container in sink Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dishes in sink
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. reach-in by walk-in pooling water
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front unit
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED BY GREEN HOSE in kitchen .
  • Observed EXTERIORS of coolers dirty , need to WIPE DOWN. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed FLOORS IN KITCHEN dirty ,not cleaned regularly ,food debris and grease on kitchen floors and corners of covings. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed LARGE GRAY TUBS used for storage of READY TO EAT and other foods VERY DIRTY ,inside WALKIN COOLER ,lids also very dirty. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.DIRTY SOILED CLOTH towels found undeneath CUTTING BOARDS in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.MANAGEMENT returned from exteriors restaurant did not WASH HANDS continued SERVING FOODS ,HANDLING CLEAN to go boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up and food debris COOKS LINE MAKE TABLE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.TOP PORTION OF MAKE TABLE unit , very dirty. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FOUND COOKED BREADED CHICKEN in kitchen areas inside multiple containers at 54f FOOD BEING KEPT OUTSIDE AND NOT IN REFRIGERATOR . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER ,marinated chicken ,and other foods NOT COVERED.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.FOUND COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN on table in kitchen at 106f ,FOOD COOKED AND LEFT OUT not kept at 135f was not cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed FOOD CARTS in cooks line full of debris VERY DIRTY.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.COOKS LINE.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises FOUND all areas of establishment kitchen with DEAD ROACHES underneath equipment .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.PREPARATION TABLES .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.MAKE TABLE UNIT.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.COOKS LINE.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 27 live roaches found inside establishment .4 live roaches found in OFFICE/ storage area near SODA BOXES ,5 live were found underneath 3 comparment sink area ,15 live roches were found in kitchen /cooks line behind MAKE TABLE unit reach in cooler,2 live roaches were found in back entry door area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in FOOD storage containers in WALKIN COOLER.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Observed WATER LEAKING in waLKIN cooler fan area FOOD UNDERNEATH area of leak PAN used to catch water.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS BULK GRANULES cobtainers/bins.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.2 waLKIN cooler/freezer and cooks line make table unit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.UNDERNEATH WALKIN COOLER FANS over storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside waLKIN cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WALKIN COOLER.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not inverted .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND KNIVES inside handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.RAID HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDES .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MARINATED CHICKEN / COOKED FOODS inside walKIN cooler not dated.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. triple sink
9/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/23/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. cream cheese wantons, voluntarily discarded Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. turned heat up on steam table Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. under handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over veghies walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. triple sink
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. PETER WONG HAS TAKEN TEST TWICE, BUT HAS NOT YET PASSED.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. PETER WONG: EXPIRED 5/18/10 (SERVSAFE)
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. TRAINING WAS DONE BY MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED CARD.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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.NO PROOF FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-04-1 Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF COOKING OIL, BAG OF RICE
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HOISIN SAUCE AND WASHED PRODUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. HANDLE IN BULK SALT
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON WET TOWEL Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. TONGS, RICE SPOON
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Violation: 15-40-2 No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. SMALL HOOD AT FRONT
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of dust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. IN BACK OF PREP UNIT IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE TOP
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PORTABLE FAN DUSTY
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. IN CORNERS
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. PLUGGED INTO COFFEE MAKER
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. PETER WONG: EXPIRED 5/18/10 (SERVSAFE)
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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.NO PROOF FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
6/15/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN 61, EGG ROLLS 64'F IN REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. CHICKEN 51-52, BEEF 50'F IN WALK-IN COOLER. CHICKEN 45-51, BEEF 51'F IN WALK-IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN SITTING OUT IN KITCHEN AT 82'F (NOT BEING PREPPED OR COOLED) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN COOLING ON KITCHEN COUNTER TIGHTLY COVERED
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF COOKING OIL, BAG OF RICE
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HOISIN SAUCE AND WASHED PRODUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. HANDLE IN BULK SALT
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON WET TOWEL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. TONGS, RICE SPOON
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. SMALL HOOD AT FRONT
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. IN BACK OF PREP UNIT IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PORTABLE FAN DUSTY
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE TOP
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. IN CORNERS
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. PLUGGED INTO COFFEE MAKER
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. PETER WONG: EXPIRED 5/18/10 (SERVSAFE)
  • Critical. Incomplete 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.NO PROOF FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
6/15/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, noodles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, brown sugar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, garlic in oil and cornstarch mixture. Corrected On Site, placed in cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, buffet line except sesame chicken. Corrected On Site, re-checked before end of inspection.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over open container of vegetables in walk in.
  • Critical. Observed metal container set on top of another open food product on prep top unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing tasks.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mildew and other stains in the interior of ice machine behind shield.
  • Observed grease accumulated under front cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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