Taste Of China At Manatee, 1787 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTE OF CHINA AT MANATEE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1787 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
License #: 5104530
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 9/7/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood tiles
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable
9/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable
  • Observed build-up of food debris,on shelf holding microwave
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood tiles
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed large container of fried rice being cooled at room temperature. Operator moved rice to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces (interior of rice maker)encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated on floor under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris
  • Observed non food grade plastic bags used to store frozen foods
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, tin cans to store vegetables
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-grey containers in back storage area holding white powdery substance.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor under three compartment sink and back prep table.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee grab handful of brocoli with barehands and put it into wok. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelf under microwave.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood tiles.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade storage bags used to store frozen food products.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed alluminum to go containers not stored upside down on storage shelf.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding egg roles. Upon callback 10-26-2010, cooler continues to lack thermometer.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs, raw chicken , raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces and juice containers in walk in cooler. Upon callback 10-26-2010 observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored over sauce containers and juice containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Upon callback 10-26-2010 observed box of wonton wrappers and ox of meat products stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Upon callback 10-26-2010 observed a non food grade basting brush stored in sauce container in reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade plastic bags used for food storage in reach in freezer. Upon callback 10-26-2010, fgood continues to be stored in non food grade plastic bags.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-reach in prep cooler.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-upright cooler/freezer holding egg roles.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets at walk in cooler door with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored upside down on rack above three compartment sink. Upon callback 10-26-2010, to go containers continue to not be stored inverted.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handsink blocked by numerous amounts of empty cardboard boxes. Upon callback 10-26-2010, handwash sink continues to be surrounded by cardboard boxes. Corrected on site at time of callback.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kitchen sink blocked by cardboard boxes. Upon callback 10-26-2010, handsink continues to lack hand wash sign.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-egg roles and cream cheese mixture (made in the resturaunt).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-eggs and chicken in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in large grey containers in back holding flour like substances.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding egg roles.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs, raw chicken , raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces and juice containers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on wet floor . Observed boxes of food and bag of onions stored on floor in back kitchen, establishment had recently received shipment. Some boxes of food were removed from floor during time of inspection.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in reach in freezer.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade plastic bags used for food storage in reach in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system tiles.
  • Observed gaskets at walk in cooler door with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-reach in prep cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-upright cooler/freezer holding egg roles.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored upside down on rack above three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handsink blocked by numerous amounts of empty cardboard boxes.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kitchen sink blocked by cardboard boxes.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-kitchen handsink blocked by cardboard boxes.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-sauces etc in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large grey containers in back with flour and sugar like substances unlabled.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-holding egg roles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed boxes of crispy noodles stored on floor
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee chopping ready to eat vegetables while touchung vegetable with bare hands. 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.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Observed establishment using empty old egg crates to store rice maker and other items on top of.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit reach in cooler holding egg roles.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed spices uncovered on storage shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-back handsink
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed a live flie in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine and bandaids stored on top of reach in cooler.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed pans of soup stored on empty egg crates.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed cans of sauce stored uncovered on shelves under prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-reach in cooler/freezer across from deep fryer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed door with screen ripped
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Observed box of tools stored next to food. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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