Uncle Wens Chinese Restaurant Inc, 1100 N Tuttle Ave #11, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNCLE WENS CHINESE RESTAURANT INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1100 N Tuttle Ave #11, Sarasota, FL 34237
License #: 6804905
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/29/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler not holding temperature. Unit has ambient temperature of 60F. SEE STOP SALE **Warning** Upon callback, unit is holding temperatures of 54°F.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket on unit on cook line. **Warning**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler not holding temperature. Unit has ambient temperature of 60°F. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw meats above cases of cabbage, broccoli in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket on unit on cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Observed bourbon chicken in walk in cooler held at 58°F. placed in walk in cooler at 09:30. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw eggs, chicken stored above cooked chicken, beef in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed sweet and sour chicken, general tso's chicken, boneless ribs, spring roll, egg rolls, crab ran goons held above 60°. in stand up reach in cooler on cook line. Ambient temperature of unit is 66° F. Other units available for use. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in Three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed reach in unit on cook line soiled interior. **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. **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**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. -wok stand
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walkin cooler
11/14/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood and pipes.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under dishwash area handsink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-wok line gas line.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with cookline prep cooler ambient temperature at 52 degrees. Cooler ambient temperature is 45 degrees. Repair part on order-no potentially hazardous foods in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with cookline prep cooler ambient temperature at 52 degrees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with chicken in prep cooler at 47 degrees. Corrected On Site.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-dishwash area.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food boxes stored on walkin cooler and freezer floors.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Managers lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of fryer and wok stand.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certifications.-Hendri Setijadi and Ming Tong Wen.
  • Critical - Observed food boxes stored on walkin cooler and freezer floors.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items-paints- stored by food.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on walkins floors.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on sides of cooking equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed rice cooker stored on floor while in use.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits around door of smoker/cooker box.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on sides of wok stand and fryers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-large white containers in back holding sugar and salt like substancess.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor 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. Observed large tin can in container for scooping sugar.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in handsink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employeenext to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-front handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-next to three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Observed car tires stored next to food products.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits in roaster cabinet.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of fryer and wok stand.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwash area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Observed single-use containers -cans -reused for the storage of food in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on sides of cooking equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-rear prep area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-rear prep area.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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