P F Chang's China Bistro, 2418 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2418 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1620906
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Single door milk, cream cooler, wait station, place thermometer inside, corrective action taken.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Next to grease container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. To strong
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Melon 50°F,
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler at bar with broken hinges .
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Sugar and rice scoop handle in contact with food.**Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shrimp 47°F added ice. **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.In prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Mustard **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. In shrimp dumping prep area
  • 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.preparing vegetables.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Boxes in front of 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.Chicken lettuce wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at flour container.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on ice cream cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. small shelf in dish washing area.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. Raw Beef over raw calamari in reach in cooler at dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. chemical cleaner stored mext to lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on caulking around handwash sink at cookline .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse in prep area shelving . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks, and utensils storage rack.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout container not properly inverted in dry storage . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wontons at walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooler at server's station and bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. server's station .
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice scoop holders by soda machines soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drawer storage unit in water heater room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. small rack next to dishwashing machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. at handwash sink at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. racks in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving racks at cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. TRAULSEN freezer in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cooler near ice tea makers in server's area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. in prep area near ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. at soda machine in server's station .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. star anise in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. water damaged in water heater room
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at flour container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store wiping cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over sauces at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. utensils stored under soap dispenser at cookline by handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. desserts at TRAULSEN freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet leaking at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. by backdoor .For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour and spice containers. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt in dry storage room
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. servers area cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods raw fish next to and touching raw chicken . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. baking powder in dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in chest freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in liquor storage room floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white pepper container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish at 50 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef at 50 degrees at cookline cold holding drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. chicken at 157 degrees , Corrected On Site. discarded. remade and cooked to 178 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. while handling spring rolls. 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. server handling lemons with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, base of scale rusted .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice paddle
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle at cookline . Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over roll pastry.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on top of dishwashing machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. rusted shelving at prep area cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving at beer/ dessert cooler at bar.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. at dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. at dishwashing machine
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. small rack next to dishwashing machine
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored. invert silverware at storage container
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sinks at cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. server's area, bar
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at bar coolers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards at cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door near mop sink
7/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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