Orchids Garden Chinese Rest, 9045 La Fontana Blvd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORCHIDS GARDEN CHINESE REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9045 La Fontana Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33434-5633
License #: 6008108
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions on kitchen floor and bucket of chicken in cooler floor.
  • 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 - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. Oil and garlic 67°. Corrective action taken was to move to watching cooker to return to 41°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Open raw chicken container on top of open beef container.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - Kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Oil and garlic at 47°, Moved to reaching cooler. Checked at end of inspection was at 43°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked and ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
3/24/2014Routine - 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.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 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. Raw beef and raw chicken over ready .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over ready to in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dishwasher chemicals Under prep table near flour and other ingredients **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In the 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice, flou and peas containers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Onions.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover EGGROLLS at 3 door glass cooler at cookline.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cookline cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At Coca Cola cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelving above dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. To store wontons at TRUE FREEZER, at chest freezer and storing prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Reuse of Italian ice containers to store prepped veggies.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving soiled in dry storage area by employee restrooms, light switch heavily soiled at employee restroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prepped veggies. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over oranges at 3 door glass cooler at cookline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs over onions .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over hotdogs at TRUE FREEZER.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At cookline and steam table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on mixer and mixer holding case.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store ice cream scoops in ice cream station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. TRUE FREEZER and chest freezer in cookline area.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Peas container.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. rolling rack at cookline .
  • Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards soiled at cookline .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline cooler.
  • Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted bottom shelving on prep table at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade bags used to store chicken .
  • Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice and prepped veggies at walkin cooler .
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls.
  • Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour and sugar containers.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. at handwash sink in cookline .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by buckets at cookline .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. at walkin cooler .
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 1/27/13.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. chest freezer near server's station in rear of dining room .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink soiled at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. rolling rack at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. utensil storage container soiled .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards soiled at cookline .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at rice container .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted bottom shelving on prep table at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade bags used to store chicken .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over brocolli at walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup in the interior and exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. food coloring container soiled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaners and soap stored with food at cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice and prepped veggies at walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wontons at chest freezer .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour and sugar containers.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREPERATION TABLE SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.STAINS PREPERATION STATION
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • 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.BOWL IN FLOUR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCE
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.CLEAN SILVERWARE IN CONTAINER SERVICE ENDS UP
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.FOOD PREPARATION ON SHEET PAN ACROSS LARGE TRASH CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.CART BLOCKS SECERAL PANS IN ONLY KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK PREPARATION BEING DONE AT THIS TIME BY 3 EMPLOYEES
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.SOAP DRIED AT DISPENSOR
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.HOLES IN SHIELD KITCHEN
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM 2 DOOR FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREPARATION TABLE SHELVING 3
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN SHELVING
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.ALL BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER EQUIIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.WHITE CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.3 DOOR COOKSLINE REACHIN
  • 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.RICE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.PREPARATION TABLE
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.3 DOOR COOKSLINE REACHIN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED POULTRY WALKIN
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED WALKIN SHELVING
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCES
3/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED SHELVING
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.STAINS
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN
10/25/2010Routine - 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 thawed in an improper manner.CHICKEN DEFROSTING ON DISHMACHINE SHELVING
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.BUS PAN KITCHEN FLOOR
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.PREPARATION COOKS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.PREPARATION TABLE RUSTED SHELVING
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.CONTAINERS IN AND INFRONT OF HANDWASH KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.LIGHT SHIELDS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.CARDBOARD BOXES
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
2/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.FOIL SHELLF LINER TORN & UNCLEAN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. FORKS AND SPOONS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. CARDBOARD BOXES
  • Lights broken the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.DISHMACHINE AREAS
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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