New China, 3088 Ne 41 Terr, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3088 Ne 41 Terr, Homestead, FL 33033
License #: 2331908
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee water bottles and cups stored on prep table in the kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.line cook not wearing any hair restraint.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A bag of carrots stored on a rack in the walk in cooler not six inches off the floor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.reach in cooler on the cook line does not have a thermometer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic spoons stored in a cup on the front counter with the mouth piece facing up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table in the kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On 04/18/14 rice found on the cook line at *89°F. Corrective action taken rice was reheated to 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Line cook changing gloves without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.line cook touching his face and did not wash hash before going back to the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw poultry over cook poultry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.there is food debris and a scrub pad for washing dishes stored in the hand washing sink in the front.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of poultry on the floor in the walk in freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.plastic container used to store cooked food and other none cook items broken
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no sign at none of the hand sink in the kitchen and dish room area
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Plastic bags being used to store cooked ribs, poultry and other cooked items
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.card board box being used to store cooked chicken wings
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.raw poultry next to shrimp
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw poultry next to cooked ribs
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.cook cutting carrots for later use not wearing gloves
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.there is a rack in front of the hand sink in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.there are utensils stored in the hand sink next to the three compartment sink
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Hand sink in the back.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/6/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/22/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef next ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 25 plus live roaches observed under food prep table in the kitchen. 15 plus live roaches observed under another food prep table in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chiken over cooked chiken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over bbq sauce
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.ribs
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chiken wings
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.rice pot next to handsink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro expired
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.chiken over pork
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chiken wings
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.back Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of frig
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.oyster sauce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.freezer /grocery bags used
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.soap water in middle
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knifes
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.1/09
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tempura Chicken
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.no sanitizer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knifes
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Food stored in grocery bags
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Onion bag. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Cooler/freezer
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.SELLING IMITATION CRAB FOR REAL CRABMEAT IN DISHES . Repeat Violation.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. SELLING IMITATION CRAB FOR REAL CRABMEAT IN DISHES.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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