Panda Buffet, 3901 Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3901 Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205
License #: 5105031
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 1/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen appear to have water damage, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
1/6/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar and salt like substances) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface(in between reach in prep coolers) **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen appear to have water damage, **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable(along cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store frozen food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed bottled and canned drinks stored in containers storing food(inside reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed chlorine sanitizer above 200ppm and dishes being washed. Corrected on site to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets (along cook line) torn/in disrepair and soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler as well as reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed medicine stored on prep shelf above reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shrimp gravey, rice, and egg roles made the previous day and between 47°F- 51°F. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowls of bread, nuts and crispy noodles held at buffet uncovered and not under sneeze guard. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee run hands through running water but failed to use soap and properly dry hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of prep refrigerators, along cookline,soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
11/5/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Upon callback observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at wait station as well as ice machine inside kitchen Upon callback observed heavy black and orange mold like substance in the interior of both ice machines.
9/3/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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 - Floor area(s) in kitchen covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table with a soiled cardboard.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface(in crevice between reach in cooler and food prep table).
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at wait station as well as ice machine inside kitchen
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed soiled food containers used to store flours, sugars, salts.
7/1/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar and salts inside blue bins)
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated throughout kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation tables soiled with food debris and soiled cardboard.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name(flour and sugar like substances in blue bins)
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination( observed uncovered bowl of nuts for customer self serve at buffet)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink along cookline.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried(plastic drinking cups)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory(kitchen handsink )
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris and water accumulated throughout kitchen floor.
  • Observed scoop for salt lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item (bottle of bleach)stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name(containers holding salt like substances that are located under food prep table.)
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on light bulbs at buffet.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-womens restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, under ice, at buffet table next to ice cream freezer.
  • Observed buildup of flour and sugar substances on shelves holding flour and sugar storage bin.
  • Observed buildup of ice and food debris in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed carton of empty/ cracked egg shells stored over vegetables on storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee washing and rinsing dish pans without sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris and greasevaccumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equiptment and along baseboards throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse lettuce in handsink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for sugar, salt, and flour like substances lacking handle.
  • Observed soiled cardboard on all shelves under prep tables
2/13/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. [Observed employee wash and rinse stainless steel pan at 3 compartment sink then take pan to cookline area. Dishes unable to be properly sanitized while frozen food is thawing in sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. [Cut onion and cabbage stored in cardboard chicken shupping boxes.]
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. [Observed cut down gallon jug used as rice scoop.]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees [Ladies room].
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [Soiled cardboard lining cookline wire shelf.] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on partial cardboard box used on storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Waitstation handsink used to fill pitcher at waitstation.]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Buffet microwave area utensil in 74defgF water.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. [Frozen packets of krab meat and shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink bay of standing water. Water is 40degF at time of temperature recording. Faucet is not turned on.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. [Raw chicken over cooked stir fry blend of vegetables and cooked beef.]
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp thawed in separate containers of standing water in kitchen. Water is 54degF in chicken bucket, 95 degF in shrimp bucket.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [Single serve cups not stored inverted at salad station. Observed customer handle top cup, touching inside food contact surface and then not taking cup, leaving it contaminated on stack.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked duck from previous day in walk in cooler.]
10/4/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing pieces at drain area near walk in units. Observed accumulation of food debris in drain area and soiled puddles where tiles are broken/missing.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing pieces at drain area near walk in units. Observed accumulation of food debris in drain area and soiled puddles where tiles are broken/missing.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. [frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing pieces at drain area near walk in units. Observed accumulation of food debris in drain area and soiled puddles where tiles are broken/missing.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states no MSG as per marking of NO MSG as per marking of circle with diaggonal over letters. MSG drum found in kitchen and on cookline but not observed in use. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. [Take-out menu does not identify use of imitation crab meat. Crab items still labeled with spelling "crab", no note of "imitation".]
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Upon start of inspection, Certified Food Manager not on site while running errands. CFM arrived minutes into inspection.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [Soiled cardboard lining cookline shelving.]
  • Critical - Observed 4 live flies in kitchen near exit door to parking lot (side door).
  • Observed build-up of food debris build up at every floor drain in kitchen, even in areas away from direct food prep.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. [Observed heavy, greasy leakage from underside of closed dumpster. Dumpster does have drain plug installed. Greasy puddles not at drain plug area but instead at front center and at sides. Puddles are streaming into lot.]
  • Critical - Observed employee deboning raw chicken not properly washing hands before handling shared equipment such as door cooler handles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handle raw chicken then walk in cooler handle to put chicken container inside unit. Handle of walk in not sanitized immediately afterwards. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled food from floor drain where chicken cleaning waste water emptied from 3 compartment sink bay without washing hands afterwards. Employee threw away food and then cleaned floor, handling equipment with soiled hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to walk in unit without washing hands. Employee prepping large volume of raw chicken not washing hands before handling walk in unit handles.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water and/or ice machine drainage water in small puddle under ice unit by dish machine. Corrected On Site by mopping area/drying area out.
  • Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpter picked up Mondays and Thursdays (although dumpster not yet empty during current indpection (2pm Monday). Dumpster is 2/3 full with very heavy accumulation of maggots on top of trash (Maggots cover half of top layer of entire area of trash. Trash appears to all be bagged. Heavy smell in air. Maggots in greasy debris on parking lot that is coming from can. Surrounding lot area heavily covered with bird excrement. Greasy liquid residue streams to storm drain, leaving buildup in storm drain with very heavy stench blowing in the wind.
  • Critical - Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg crate stored on top of vegetable bowls at cookline upper sandwich bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. [Several full fly strip traps at top of trash can in kitchen at start of inspection. Back door to kitchen has new screen door mounted.]
  • Critical - Observed tray of ready-to-eat foods in walk in freezer stored directly on uncovered tray of raw chicken. Possible chance of raw chicken cross contamination to both hands and counter spaces when tray of ready-to-eat food is removed from walj in.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [Several trays of frozen meats and prepared foods not covered in walk in freezer.]
8/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. [Two tanks are out of walking path in wait station area but have wet mops drying on top of them with potential to tip tanks over.] Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. [Observed large stainless steel bowls wet-nested on dry rack over 3 compartment sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [4 cookline tiles cracked near wok station. Water pooling in small puddles where tile sections are missing.]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [wait station hand sink and kitchen hand sink near dish machine.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. [Establishment's only certified food manager is not on-site today. Observed 3 cooks, 2 persons handling food at prep table, 2 assisting with buffet and 2 front line/waitstaff/cashier persons.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [restrooms]
  • Critical - Observed 3 heavily dented cans of tapioca pudding on dry storage shelf. [Cans not to be served.]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [at cookline] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of cookline coolers and on cookline wire storage racks. Dried peppers, old broccoli, grease, dried, decaying vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [Exterior of ice cream chest cooler doors with heavy food debris from sitting next to trash can. Food debris is dried up and sticking to doors.]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. [Observed cooks handling equipment in kitchen, handling delivery boxes, exiting and entering kitchen after touching doors and haandling foods on cookline without washing hands during majority of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener blade, gear, and mounting unit.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. [Observed center-cookline cook, cook#2, grab cut, cleaned broccoli with bare hands to place in wok.]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. [Observed fryer cook, cook#3, grab fried chicken with bare hand and cut into slices for buffet prep.]
  • Critical - Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Take-out menu states no MSG but several large cardboard MSG-labeled barrels found in kitchen, to include on half filled with large crystal contents and scoop. Large granule MSG-like crystal on cookline at crash cart. Staff calls it "Chinese spice". Manager's wife states new menus are being provided, removing the "no msg" label.
  • Observed gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Observed front line employee wring wash cloth out in dish machine area hand sink.]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Soup ladel in hand sink near dish machine.]
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen timer used at cookline.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. [Ice buildup at lines in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 3 over prep table at walk in coolers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on floor of walk in cooler. Fans and shelves below fans have ice drops/icicles forming.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. [Grocery bags used for storage of raw meats in walk in freezer.]
  • Critical - Observed prep cook/wok cook (cook#1) touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. [Observed cook transferring cooked noodles from one container to another by tipping container and guiding noodles into second container with bare hand.
  • Critical - Observed raw fish stored over cooked meats in walk in cooler.
  • Observed single serve bowls stored in starch containers, no handles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead flies hanging in control devices throughout kitchen. One over prep table near walk in units, 4 over walking paths of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [Bleach bottle stored on shelf next to plantains.] Corrected On Site.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. raw storage in walk in cooler and reach in cooler had raw food above ready to eat food and possible contamination Corrected On Site. manager rearanged and put food innto proper storage
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 2 cases of fish setting out in kitchen on floor
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. food storage on floor in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. swai crab and shrimp
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On Site. manager moved to proper storage
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken setting on top of fruits Corrected On Site. moved chicken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw\oysters setting on top of peeled eggs Corrected On Site. discarded eggs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. cooked shrimp setting on top of raw oysters Corrected On Site. removed shrimp
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.no date marking observed
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Sushi rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Sushi rolls at buffet table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted can , 1-#10 can of applesauce. Owner will return to distributor and may not serve.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Not available for sushi at buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue containers at dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 69degF on wire rack shelving on cookline. Corrected On Site by refrigerating.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Rice cooker on open table next to buffet line without required sneezeguard protection. Lid is not self closing.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in cookline reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over shredded cabbage in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employees deboning raw chicken not properly washing hands before handling shared equipment such as cooler door handles.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Platic bowl stored in rice cooker, used as scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil for rice at buffet arearice cooker stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states water is changed every couple of hours. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Observed two employees tasked with deboning raw chicken wash hands in adjacent 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed 2 employees tasked with deboning chicken rinse hands in 3 compartment sink then proceed to other areas of kitchen to include cookline and walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook grab handful of cut vegetables to throw ino wok with bare hand. Cookline coolers do not have utensils present to scoop ready-to-eat foods and no sanitary gloves are worn. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing sushi rolls.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dirty cardboard lining cookline cooler shelving.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed walk-in cooler handles not properly sanitized after employee touched handle after improperly washing hands after deboning raw chicken.
  • Observed build-up of white powders on dry storage shelving and surtounding floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on cookline and other kitchen coolers.
  • Observed soda box lines with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in wait station hand sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink at wait station lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front wait station
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front wait station
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan box in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states No MSG as per marking of circle with diagonal line over letters MSG. However, owner states MSG is in kitchen but states it is only used in employee meals as desired.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Certified food manager left establishment during inspection for appointment. Over 4 persons handling food in kitchen, plus additional employees tending to buffet, with no certified food manager present.
  • 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. No current proof. Certificates on file dated 2004.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, WALKIN FREEEZER & WALKIN COOLER (SAUCE, VEGETABLES, ETC)
  • Critical. OBSERVED BOWL STORED IN SWEET & SOUR SAUCE, NEED SCOOP WITH HANDLE
  • IN USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, SPOON FOR RICE STORED IN STANDING WATER
  • CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF COVERS, DIRTY & SOILED
  • NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS USED TO FREEZE MEATS - PLASTIC GROCERY OR TAKEOUT BAGS NOT FOOD GRADE
  • SOILED SHELVING IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. INTERIOR OF ICE BIN SOILED (WAITSTATION)
  • Critical. KITCHEN COOKLINE REACHIN COOLER GASKETS SOILED
  • ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.[mushrooms] discarded by operator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry [chicken] Being prepped sitting out in kitchen 58F, advised to work in smaller batches and move to cooler sooner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cookline poultry sitting out 85F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.[seafood] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler & walkin freezer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Plastic food storage container cracked, chipped.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Wooden handle knife with rust on blade. Discarded by operator. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Crispy noodles stored loose in cardboard box. Black garbage bag used to line flour.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen
2/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Choking poster Repeat Violation.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet item not underneath sneezeguards Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin freezer / several items
  • 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 cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[cookline]
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. [cookline] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Blue plastic [flour, cornstarch, sugar, etc]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food storage racks for cooling are heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.[flies on fly paper] Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.[kitchen by hot water heater]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Choking poster Repeat Violation.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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GATOR LOUNGEBradenton, FL
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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT #3387Bradenton, FL
DUFF'S ORIGINAL BUFFETBradenton, FL
DENNY'S 7510Bradenton, FL
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DESOTO SPEEDWAY CONC SOUTHBradenton, FL
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TAQUITOS DONA MONSEBradenton, FL
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JENNIFERS CAFEBradenton, FL
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S.O.B. BURGERSBradenton, FL
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NEW GARDENBradenton, FL
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FIREHOUSE SUBS
SMITTYS BEACHIN CHICKEN
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SWEET BERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD
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PEACH'S RESTAURANT
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