New China, 6438 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: New China
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6438 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
License #: 6102743
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of sauce
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water, cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Beef
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
09/30/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour bin under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On food containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Out side of fryers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of sauce
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in reach in freezer next to three compartment sink, 3 dead behind rack next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water, cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. MSG container in dry storage
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Rice cooker
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Beef
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on knife near three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Soap **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 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. Cooked meat and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
09/29/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin under prep table next to walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On food containers. Storage area
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Various food in walk in cooler
  • 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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on small oven, storage area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottle soda, next to bathroom
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, cookline
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Carrots in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables, cooked meat
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47f, moved and chilled to 43F
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over sauces
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - 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. Cut melon in
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage, next to back exit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta 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. Egg rolls in walk in cooler
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On food table ,bottom shelves.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On food tables,bottom shelves.
  • 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 - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the 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.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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.Put on gloves .
  • 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.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Over 3compartment sink .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelves ,food tables .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bulk food containers .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.White wooden food storage shelves .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing items in it.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.In white powder foods.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelves ,food tables ,kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Big rice bucket of cooked rice.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.White food shelves ,wooden .
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Kitchen screen door.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Rice.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler,bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Inside reachin cooler,front line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Back kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Rice.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusty.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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