New China Buffet, 5841 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5841 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463
License #: 6012010
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. CLOTHING BEING STORED WITH BAG OF RICE DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOUCHING COOKED NOODLES WITHOUT USING GLOVES
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI BAR, SUSHI CHEF STORING PREMADE SUSHI ROLLS AT 65 DEGREES WITH A TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL PROCEDURE. CORRECTIVE ACTIVE TAKEN. PLACE ICE ON CONTAINERS TO BRING DOWN TEMPERATURE.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EMPLOYEES WASHING HAND AND MOUTH THEN SPITTED WATER AND DUMP IN SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. THREE COMPARTMENT HWS
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARK **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL PREP TABLES UNDER SHELVES
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. PERSONAL KEYS DRY SHELVE STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. DRY STORAGE AREA CIGARRETS ASHES
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE CUTTING FRUIT
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. EMPLOYEE WENT LEFT KITCHEN WITH GLOVES TOUCH DOORS AND PROCEDED TO HANDEL FOOD WITHOUT CHAGING GLOVES
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WAIT STAFF
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. CUTTING FRUIT
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles by walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prepped veggies, ribs, chicken cooked, raw chicken , shrimp, crab, mussels and stuffing at walkin cooler near cookline. Mussels , stuffed mushrooms, stuffed oysters on floor at walkin cooler in rear prep area. Raw chicken and Onion ring not covered at walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Can opener and stand rusted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. MSG container and garlic container. Sushi fish not labeled. **Warning**
11/6/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice container, soy sauce container , garlic container and flour container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under steam table in sushi bar and under cabinets in server station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Noodles , onions, potatoes, cabbage and chicken on floor at walkin cooler near cookline. Water melon on floor at walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles by walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. At walkin cooler in rear prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack. Knives and utensils on dirty racks in cookline area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Charger on top of plates in dishwashing area. Keys stored in food storage shelving. Personal items stored next to tea pots in servers station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Employee cooler in servers station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Spices in dirty container at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Wonton container inside cookline glass door cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. MSG container in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Onion rings and spring rolls held over night at FRIGIDAIRE freezer near kitchen entry way. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. At FRIGIDAIRE freezer by back door and at FRIGIDAIRE freezer at cookline near entry way. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in gap between table and cooler at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Thongs in servers station . **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store wontons and fish at FRIGIDAIRE freezer near back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Reuse of tofu containers to store prepped veggies and meat. **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. In rear prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prepped veggies, ribs, chicken cooked, raw chicken , shrimp, crab, mussels and stuffing at walkin cooler near cookline. Mussels , stuffed mushrooms, stuffed oysters on floor at walkin cooler in rear prep area. Raw chicken and Onion ring not covered at walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Can opener and stand rusted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Near HANDWASH sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. MSG container and garlic container. Sushi fish not labeled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose and failed to wash hand prior to handling clean utensils . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rolls at 66° F at sushi bar. Time mark. Provided application for time as a public health control. Must discard within 4 hours from leaving temperature control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fish at 90° F in sushi bar under no temperature control. Place in oven to maintain 135° F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over pork at walkin cooler near cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over corn at walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef at walkin cooler near cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sushi fish not date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At cookline cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Obstructed by utensil racks in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bucket in servers station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FRIGIDAIRE freezer by kitchen entryway and cookline flip top cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For sushi rice. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Wonton storage container at glass door cooler in cookline. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
8/23/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. BY MEN'S BATHROOM EXIT DOOR
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. AT BUFFET SOUP BOWLS NOT INVERETED
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vegetable peeler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line-make table.
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Wasabi, ginger etc sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. A piece of pork stored directly on the walk in freezer shelf. Discarded by the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over Raw stuffed oysters. Walk in cooler by ice machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi station.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Provided form and fax #
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP_SERVERS STATION _ICE SCOOP DISPENSER SOILED Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. 1 UNIT _PREP ROOM
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. YELLOW ROUND CUTTING BOARD _3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP ROOM Corrected On Site. OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEM.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 CAN OF BAMBOO SHOOTS. OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER IN COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SUGAR BIN LID BROKEN_UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN COOLER _PREP ROOM _INSULATION EXPOSED
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FANGUARD AREA _WALK IN COOLER _PREP ROOM
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FROZEN SALMON_CHEST FREEZER BY SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SUSHI SIDE_CONTAINERS WITH EXAMPLE GINGER. Corrected On Site. MOVED UNDER SNEEZEGUARD.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. SERVERS STATION _OVER 100ppm- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CORNSTARCH BIN_PREP ROOM and SUGAR BIN_DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT BY UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER BY BACK BACK DOOR
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. SMALL WHITE BOARD and MAKE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. __BOWL and BASTING BRUSH INSIDE SUSHI STATION HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 73f-SUSHI STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF_WALK IN COOLER BY COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. PLUMBING FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -LEAKING WATER
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. METAL PAN_ON TOP OF COOKED CHICKEN _BY DEEP FRYERS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COUNTER TOP NEXT TO UPRIGHT REACH IN BY THE COOK LINE DOOR
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BLACK SUGAR BIN_NEEDS ENGLISH NAME_DRY SHELVING UNIT BY THE BACK DOOR
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED SHELF OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. ROUND CUTTING BOARDS _by 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. GLASS DOOR COOLER SUSHI
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES INSIDE GLASS DOOR COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEASONING_SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. DISHROOM DOOR FRAME
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON_
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. APRONS_USED TO COVER RAW CHICKEN _WALK IN COOLER BY COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP _SUSHI BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WHITE BAGS USED TO COVER CRAB_WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. PREP ROOM
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. CONTAINERS WITH GINGER, WASABI ETC SUSHI BAR _NOT UNDER THE SNEEZEGUARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR COOK LINE SHELF Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. SERVICETECH ON HIS WAY. ADVISED OPERATOR TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE MACHINE IS FIXED TO CODE.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE HAND SINK DISHROOM
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WHITE GARBAGE BAGS USED TO COVER RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WALK IN COOLER _PREP KITCHEN
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. THE WASH 126f, THE RINSE 181f BUT THE TAPE DOESN'T CHANGE. OPERATOR CALLED SERVICETECH.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. MORE THAN 100ppm SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR_DRY STORAGE SHELF_PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. SPRAYERS_DELIME
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.YELLOW ROUND CUTTING BOARD_3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD_COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. SEVERAL BUCKETS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE MACHINE LID
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WHITE TRASH BAGS USED TO COVER RAW CHICKEN _WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. DUCK and FISH _3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RTE RAW OYSTERS WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. OPENED OYSTERS DOUBLE STACKING OF CONTAINER _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OPERATOR ADJUSTED WIC TEMPERATURE _ICE BUILD UP IN THE BACK OF THE FANGUARD. EMPLOYEES GOING IN & OUT OF THE WIC TO SET UP BUFFET_BUSINESS OPENING TIME_ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CUBED COOKED PORK COOKLINE _COS_LESS THAN 1 HR_MOVED TO WIC #2
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI COOLER 46-47f
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COOKLINE COOLER _50f -OPERATOR CALLING SERVICETECH_ADVICED OPERATOR TO ICED DOWN ITEMS _LESS THAN 1.5 OUT OF TEMPERATURE
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SUSHI REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.DOUBLE STACKING _SUSHI COOLER _BUFFET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND PORK OVER UNCOVERED BOX OF WHOLE TOMATOES _WALK IN COOLER #1 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH BROKEN _SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHMACHINE PRE_FLUSHED SINK
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.HAND SINK DISHROOM
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink_ DISHROOM _VERY THIN STREAM OF WATER
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HAND SINK DISHROOM
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.UNDER THE HAND SINK PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER STAINS _PREP KITCHEN
9/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED WON TONS_COOKLINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. EXAMPLE YOGURT MIXTURE _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. 1 EMPLOYEE CUTTING COOKED PORK. SPOKE TO EMPLOYEE & MANAGER RE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS _GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE SUSHI COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF YELLOW CUTTING BOARD. -BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue_SUSHI COOLER .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. FLY CATCHER IN PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. AROUND FLOOR DRAIN_PREP KITCHEN
  • Observed hole in ceiling.ABOVE WALK IN COOLER
5/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW SHRIMP _3 COMPARTMENT SINK & CONTAINER WITH IMITATION CRAB MEAT IN A CONTAINER ON THE DRAIN BOARD. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.FLOUR _DRY STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.PREP KITCHEN _CONTAINER OF GROUND MEATS & VEGGIES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN _KITCHEN FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.INSIDE ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. ROUND YELLOW CUTTING BOARD USED TO CUT THE RAW CHICKEN CRACKED BROKEN _PREP KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.NEW WHITE TRASH BAGS USED TO COVER FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair_PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING _PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. PREP KITCHEN BY FLOOR DRAIN_ROCKS EXPOSED
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. IN MISSING TILE AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN PREP KITCHEN
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. BACK ALLEY _HOLES WITH STANDING WATER NEAR BACK KITCHEN DOOR
3/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 61f-COOKLINE COOLER_TOP SIDE_LESS THAN 1 HR OUT OF TEMPERATURE _ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN _COOLING ON TOP OF COOKLINE COUNTER _OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR LESS THAN 1.5 HRS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING ON COOKLINE COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.METAL SPONGE ON TOP OF RAW DEFROSTING SHRIMPS_3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.A METAL CONTAINER WITH DRY PASTA_DRY STORAGE SHELF _NOT COVERED
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK_COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ICE SCOOP HOLDER ON ICE MACHINE
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER SEAFOOD FREEZER _COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.BOTTLE OF MEDICINE IN DRY STORAGE SHELF FOR CAN GOODS Corrected On Site.
12/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. _SEE RED BINDER_SUSHI BAR_ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOLER SUSHI BAR_CONTAINER OF SALMON ROE STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINERS_TOP AREA COOLER_LESS THAN 1 HR OUT OF TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. IMITATION CRAB SALAD_BUFFET _LESS THAN 2 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.SUSHI RICE_LESS THAN 4 hrs OUT OF TEMPERATURE & BAKED HAM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.BUFFET TABLE WITH IMITATION CRAB SALAD & PUDDINGS NOTE: VERY LITTLE ICE LEFT UNDERNEATH. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. 2 BOXES OF BROCCOLI ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE ALLEY NEXT TO MOP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SUSHI BAR AREA_EXAMPLE GINGER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. COCKTAIL SAUCE BY SHRIMP , SAUCES FOR DUMPLINGS _BUFFET BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. EXAMPLE SEVERAL BOXES ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR _EXAMPLE CONTAINERS WITH COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN FREEZER _GROUND MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.PLASTIC BOWL_INSIDE RICE COOKERS COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ICED WATER _TONGSPSUSHI BUFFET Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.BOX OF BANANAS USED FOR THE STORAGE OF DUMPLINGS _WIFREEZER
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DIVIDER BETWEEN DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/21/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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