Ni Hao, 6668 Thomasville Road #17, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: NI HAO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6668 Thomasville Road #17, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4703313
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cold hold prep unit across from cookline.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked dishes on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Observed at microwave beneath soup station.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed fried pork stored in plastic grocery store type "to-go" bags in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw marinating chicken stored over bell peppers in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed operators place bucket within another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance in unlabeled spray bottle beneath 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed over prep table near walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed behind rice steamer and fryers at cookline.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed closed container of cooked diced pork in walk-in cooler with scoop handle laying in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over bell peppers in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at cold hold prep unit across from cookline.
  • 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. Observed fresh cut minced garlic mixed with oil on cart at cookline at 82°F and operator stated that garlic had been out since 12. Observed larger bath of garlic in oil in walkin cooler and cloves of whole garlic. Advised establishment that fresh garlic in oil needs to remain at 41°F or below when not in continuous use.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Observed fresh cut minced garlic mixed with oil on cart at cookline at 82°F and operator stated that garlic had been out since 12. Observed larger batch of garlic in oil in walkin cooler and cloves of whole garlic. Advised establishment that fresh garlic in oil needs to remain at 41°F or below when not in continuous use. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice steamer lid stored over kitchen handwash sink. **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. Observed fresh cut in house garlic mixed with oil in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator stated it was prepared 2 days prior.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Observed open can of red bull stored in container of green onions inside top portion of cold hold prep unit.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed can of red bull sitting inside container of green onions inside top portion of cold hold prep unit.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over green onions and bell peppers in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance in unlabeled bottle underneath 3 compartment sink.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Mid-kitchen next to walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 4 fly sticky tapes hanging over 3 compartment sink and above shelf where clean equipment is stored. At the time of inspection, observed raw pork under fly sticky tape area while employee was preparing to cook it. Owner said they will move tape closer to back door and mop sink area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over celery in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by rolling can used to hold uncooked rice. **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. Observed fried chicken in walk-in cooler prepared on-site 2 days prior to inspection per owner with no date mark.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Along cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In roast pork In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. At back of cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls and fried chicken not covered.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACH-IN COOLER UNDER MAKE TABLE.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. IN WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN OVER CUT ONIONS, RAW BEEF OVER CABBAGE, AND RAW CHICKEN OVER SHELL EGGS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORN STARCH. PRODUCT HAS BEEN OUT SINCE 11:00, AND MUST BE DISCARDED BY 3:00.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL REACHIN COOLER ON COOK LINE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ON REACHIN COOLER ON COOK LINE.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF STORED OVER PRODUCE IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.Observed license for 8 seats,observed 13 seats in the dinning area. This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor underneath the cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed a plastic bottle of water inside raw broccolli container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cornstarch held on cookline 70 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside the walkin cooler.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler by reach in freezer closest to front counter.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Plywood shelving behind front counter with paper goods.
  • Critical - Observed applying gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface over cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Not washing long enough and then rinsing immediately after application soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Fried rice cooked 2-1/2 hours ago at 109 degrees in walk in cooler, too thick and covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed oil and sake stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plastic bowl with no handle in fried rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Egg rolls in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control; written processes not at establishment. Repeat Violation, 2/11/11.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta in reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 2/11/11.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Corrected On Site.- Observed at 50ppm.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor along wall by walk in cooler behind sacks of rice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Frozen raw chicken stored over pork dumplings in upright freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control; written processes not at establishment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in English. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held ion cook line at an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken and egg rolls held at cook line less than 4 hours utilizing Time as a Public Health Control without time marking. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site, refrigerated.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Container used as a scoop for rice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic to go bags used for food storage in drop freezer.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves not sealed at beginning of cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; lids of sugar and flour bins. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles; tin can used as scoop.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing off bowl and egg in handwash sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ortho Home Defense not for restaurant use.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. Floor cleaner stored at base of gas water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch, flour, etc. not labeled in English.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs at room temperature.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken, rice, eggrolls held at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull stored in make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Homemade scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; tops of flour bins.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles; can used as rice scoop.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used for dumping.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Bengal insecticide not for restaurant use.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Safe Staff book with no proof. Mail in bubble sheet when training is complete.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filter
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash container in front Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.apron storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.debris
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/19/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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