Szechuan Chinese Restaurant, 3300 E Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SZECHUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3300 E Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL 34112
License #: 2101199
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken 46° F, baby corn 46° F, cooked beef 46° F, in RIC across from cookline with ambient temp of 46° F corrective action taken all TCS food iced down or moved to working unit **Warning**
  • 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. Fresh garlic 85° F at room temp by cookline voluntarily discarded **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed cooked chicken 46° F, baby corn 46° F, cooked beef 46° F, in RIC across from cookline with ambient temp of 46° F corrective action taken all TCS food iced down or moved to working unit **Warning**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On side of fryer.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of raw chicken not stored at least six inches off floor in WIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 79° F on prep table, operator moved to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over washed broccoli in stand up cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Date marked 11/12/12 and according to manufacture label to be changed every six months **Repeat Violation**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler bag of onions and bag of carrots
  • Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. No lid or covering for grease trap
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating cake in food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC across from cook line not maintaining temp of 41° F or below ambient temp 47° F
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 46° F and cooked cabbage 50° F, wontons 47° F ambient temp 47° F in RIC across from cook line. Corrective action taken TCS food moved to working RIC unit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs over box of egg roll wrappers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Date to be changed 11/12/12, manufacture states replace filters every six months
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Between coolers and on sides of cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler across from cookline ambient temp is 51?F. Foods voluntarily discarded from last night, fresh food placed on ice until unit is repaired all food must remain on ice or cooler must be empty. Corrective action taken repair company called during inspection.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags and boxes of food on floor n dry storage shed .
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm in dishmachine. Dishmachine company called during inspection.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions, water chestnuts, beans etc in reachin cooler across from cookline at 50-54?F, foods in cooler overnight were voluntarily discarded, fresh food placed in this morning were placed on ice until unit is repaired.. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over assorted cooked food, vegetables, and raw pork in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-03-1 Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. must be 0 to 220f
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-06-1 Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. cool down methods
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.expired
10/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 116 f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. cool down methods
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods.
  • 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.expired
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. must be 0 to 220f
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). shrimp 54
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed reach in cooler at ens of cookline with ambient air temperature at 50 degrees f. This violation must be corrected by : 06-27-2012 .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee put on gloves and begin food prep without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed chicken at 47 degrees f and noodles at 48 degrees f in reachin cooler at far end of cookline with ambient air temperature at 50 degrees f.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. hand wash proper use of sanitizers
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. bar, currently sending glass back to kitchen
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 sec, no soap
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over prep line
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sauces
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
11/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. spreadsheet no longer accepted
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back prep
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. cookline
  • Critical - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an employee dumping mop water in the handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. 3 items
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. rice under can rack
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. restrooms
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives cookine
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ch fried rice 124f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. veggies Corrected On Site.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. proper sanitization
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. 3 sink, no soap Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. scoop laying in ice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. fried noodles in large container
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. need change filter
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. sprouts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. over rte chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. line
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. machine
  • Critical. Observed an employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. food containers chipped broken
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan over storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. line
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. removed must reinstall
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. wall ac unit
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. using sinks for specified puposes
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. removed rear prep must be in place by next routine inspection
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. full of debris
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food with subsequent added foods not consumed/sold by date mark of earliest ingredient. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). chicken wic 49f indeterterminate amount of time
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. meats
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop in soiled tepid water
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. removed rear prep
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. flies within
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. around 10 obsserved
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. full of ddebris
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. rear of kitchen
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. 2 kitchen workers insufficient
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans coriander
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. proper handwash
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef stored over cooked pork & chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice container in dry storage.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
11/19/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of tomato paste.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice, flour, & sugar containers next to can storage.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored over veggies & sauces in reach in cooler next to wak in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp stored over watermelon in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cookline. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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