Orient Express Restaurant In, 510 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Orient Express Restaurant In
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 510 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3911962
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour bowl.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. In between fryers and stoves. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Over prep table near prep sink.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris. Under cookers.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Prep area near cooksline.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets in kitchen near cooksline.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryers and stove.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. In men's restroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork on prep table in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall 2 door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers near ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Noodle chips into individual bags for customers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Egg rolls on counter near cooksline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimps over open container of lettuce. Tall 2 door Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Next to cooksline.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Near sushi reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cooksline underneath counter near rolling rack.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. In between stoves.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bicycle stored in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near sushi bar.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near hot holding units.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on metal back plate of soda despencer.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Near sushi bar area v
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large blue rice bin.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bicycle in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near can opener.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near sushi rice.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Frozen seafood in reach in freezer front kitchen area n
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottles of open orange juice. Near sushi cooler.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near reach in freezers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen area prep table.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under steam table (yellow rice).
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over diced potatoes in reach in cooler next to reach in freezers.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Near sushi bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back kitchen area hand sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For raw sushi.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Bucket near cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near sushi bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large black open container of yellow rice and fried pork under counter at steam table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. At sushi bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Chao Lin 1/22/2008 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Near sushi line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near cooksline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cooksline **Warning**
  • 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. SafeStaff in Chinese language only with 2 employees who don't speak Chinese. **Warning**
3/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.men's rest room.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of rice in storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No date marked on cooked noodles, eggrolls, etc. in reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flour mixed in water on cooks cart measured 88F. Cooked pork (50F), shrimp (46F), etc. in the make table refrigerator. Nothing in the cooler at or below 41F. Raw chicken (48F), cooked noodles (50F), etc. in 3-door cooler. Nothing in the 3-door cooler at or below 41F. Eggrolls (46F), cooked chicken (56F), etc. in 2-door cooler (upright) next to the white upright cooler. Manager stated cooler was fixed after the last inspection but everything was icing up so it was turned down. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked food being cooled at room temperature. Chicken under steam table measured 77F and cooked rice on cart measured 103F. Operator stated rice and chicken was cooked one hour ago.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3-door cooler, make table refrigerator, and upright cooler next to the white upright cooler not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41F. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - reach-in cooler by sushi bar.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in 2-door cooler by sushi bar.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3-door cooler, make table refrigerator, and upright cooler next to the white upright cooler not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - handwash sink next to the 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in 2-door cooler by sushi bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans - see stop sale notice.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked food being cooled at room temperature. Chicken under steam table measured 77F and cooked rice on cart measured 103F. Operator stated rice and chicken was cooked one hour ago.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - ginger and other sauces stored on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - reach-in cooler by sushi bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flour mixed in water on cooks cart measured 88F. Cooked pork (50F), shrimp (46F), etc. in the make table refrigerator. Nothing in the cooler at or below 41F. Raw chicken (48F), cooked noodles (50F), etc. in 3-door cooler. Nothing in the 3-door cooler at or below 41F. Eggrolls (46F), cooked chicken (56F), etc. in 2-door cooler (upright) next to the white upright cooler. Manager stated cooler was fixed after the last inspection but everything was icing up so it was turned down. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above vegetables in make table refrigerator. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (spices) in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils (knives) stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice measured 123F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No date marked on cooked noodles, eggrolls, etc. in reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler (3-door and 2 door) by white chest freezer.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked - cooked chicken.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in coolers not date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in plastic containers not labeled.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dehydrated noodles in water measured 69F, cooked noodles on counter measured 56F, raw chicken and pork in reach-in cooler (3 door) measured 46 - 47F, cooked chicken and raw chicken in reach-in cooler by white chest freezer measured 47F, and pork in glass door cooler measured 45F. Operator stated they were very busy for lunch and they had things out and employees were in and out of the cooler. Flour mixed in water on cooks cart measured 80F, cooked beef on cart next to the cooks line measured 66F, cooked chicken under steam table measured 87F, and butter milk on counter measured 73F.
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sweet-n-sour chicken on steam table measured 103 - 115F and sushi rice measured 102F.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler (3-door and 2 door) by white chest freezer.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Spices, flour, and seasoning stored in open bags.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed using plastic containers without handle as scoop in sauce container.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employees cutting lettuce and picking up cooked noodles with bare hands.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed using a cut plastic bottle as scoop.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - knife stored on wall magnet.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler by white chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in reach-in cooler by sushi bar.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with food debris and slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken thermometer in reach-in cooler by white chest freezer and in make table refrigerator.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler (3-door and 2 door) by white chest freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Operator made payment over the phone at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed using a cut plastic bottle as scoop.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - handwash sink next to the oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - next to the 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employees cutting lettuce and picking up cooked noodles with bare hands.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in reach-in cooler by sushi bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes and rice stored on the floor.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris and slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under 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 using plastic containers without handle as scoop in sauce container.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler by white chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture - handwash sink next to the sushi bar and 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - knife stored on wall magnet.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dehydrated noodles in water measured 69F, cooked noodles on counter measured 56F, raw chicken and pork in reach-in cooler (3 door) measured 46 - 47F, cooked chicken and raw chicken in reach-in cooler by white chest freezer measured 47F, and pork in glass door cooler measured 45F. Operator stated they were very busy for lunch and they had things out and employees were in and out of the cooler. Flour mixed in water on cooks cart measured 80F, cooked beef on cart next to the cooks line measured 66F, cooked chicken under steam table measured 87F, and butter milk on counter measured 73F.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw chicken stored above sauces in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked - cooked chicken.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Spices, flour, and seasoning stored in open bags.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sweet-n-sour chicken on steam table measured 103 - 115F and sushi rice measured 102F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in coolers not 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. Sauces in plastic containers not labeled.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. DW Area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - handwash sink next to the 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. RIC
  • 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. Dust build-up on fan covers in reach-in cooler, exterior of sauce containers soiled with food residue.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. In dry storage ares
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In dry storage area -Sauce
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RIC
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. In DW area Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. DW area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Water running at HWS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice stored at 92F at sushi bar.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored at room temperature on cooks lines Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RIC
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in RIC
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, buckets of sauce by cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, drinks in front area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • 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, flour
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, garlic in RIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, thank you bags in freezers and RIC
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles in RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, RIC prep area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in 2 door RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing in dish room.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner - plates on shelf.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed re-using plastic bottle as scoop.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed using bamboo role at sushi bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - mens restroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - by soda machine.
  • Light not functioning under hood system.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed large white scoop cracked and burned.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in dish washing room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor - cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering lettuce in reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed in dish washing room under prep table and in utensil storage bin. Observed 5 dead roaches.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed not washing hands between glove change.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under shelves in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on reach-in-cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - rice scoop in standing water.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Water leaking onto floor from handwash sink.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container on dish rack.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food - dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed shrimp stored over vegetables in reach-in0cooler and raw meat stored over cooked food in reach-in-freezer.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found under prep table in dish washing room. Observed 9 live roaches. Observed 5 more live roaches in electrical box near prep sink.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed straws not covered by soda machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor - dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed small flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Detergent on 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Coocked rice and chicken under buffet line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions cooks line
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. aluminum pans
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic knifes
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sushi side Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions, potatoes, vinegar-kitchen & backroom
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar 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. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour, sugar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar,spices
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. tin can in rice bin
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. drill on food shelf Corrected On Site.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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