Yang Tze Buffet Restaurant, 5425 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: YANG TZE BUFFET RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5425 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503
License #: 2702197
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/10/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIC door.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In WIC.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Portable cart. Inside cabinets in waitress area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **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.
4/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. South side exit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise, trash in front of building. Equipment at south side of building. Boards behind dumpster enclosure. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in dishwash area, by employee restroom. At wall in waitress area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of 10 small flying insects in employee restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At north side of building. **Warning**
2/7/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on top of ice machine, by rear exit door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, at mop cleaning area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under ice cream RIF On front buffet area. Under equipment throughout facility. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on dry storage floor, under storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. South side exit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise, trash in front of building. Equipment at south side of building. Boards behind dumpster enclosure. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in dishwash area, by employee restroom. At wall in waitress area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At food prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises, in cabinet under Buffett line (hot line). Observed 8 dead roaches. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of 10 small flying insects in employee restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in cabinet under buffet line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 small fresh rodent droppings under dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At north side of building. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At waitress stations. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. In dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/6/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food (broccoli) stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
  • Basic - Food (flour, rice) stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Stored food (lobster salad) not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (chicken) in cookline cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of kitchen.
1/31/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked floor tiles in dishwashnrooms.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On underside of prep shelf in front of WIC.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in WIF.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut cumbersome.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. In front of employee restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By prep table by WWF.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair - some woodrot, water damage, holes. Locations shown to operator.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair - water stain/damage in dining area.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable (use of cardboard in kitchen on food service counters. Please remove cardboard; clean shelves frequently.
  • Critical - Observed 10-12 dead roaches inside cabinet at buffet bar. This violation must be corrected by : 12/30/11.
  • Observed baked on residue build-up on oven surfaces.
  • Observed build-up of grease on sides/surfaces of cookline equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair - water stain/damage in dining area.
  • Observed counter top sushi cooler with a missing sliding glass door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of the walk-in freezer (boxes of shrimp). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (recorded at 71 F) at sushi bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit on one buffet unit; ice not touching bottom of all pans. Ice added immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking (sushi, sushi rice). Food may not be served.
  • Observed wall in disrepair - some woodrot, water damage, holes. Locations shown to operator.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. Signage provided by inspector, posted immediately.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At WOK.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Multiuse disposable towel not discarded on a daily basis.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean/womens..
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves under preparation tables.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor,against wall.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor around hot water heater.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floors under equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hole in WIC door.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area/sugar.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At WOK.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside wall.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of RIC (COKE)
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Management uses refrigeration and ice on salad buffet line. For one reason or other not working. Stop sale done.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad dressing.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pie filling.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carrot salad at 60 degrees f on buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed fruit salad 60 degrees on buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Octupus at 60 degrees f on buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad on buffet line 60 degrees f.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad dressing at 60 ddgrees f on buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over potato salad.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of RIC (COKE)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. At waitress station #1.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waitress station #1.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waitress station #2.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Potato Salad in WIC.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice/flour.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. (A) A FOOD that is unsafe, ADULTERATED, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be reconditioned according to an approved procedure or discarded.
  • Critical. (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
  • During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
  • Critical. Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; and 386.204 FS: A person may not smoke in an enclosed indoor workplace, except as otherwise provided in section 386.2045 FS.
  • Critical. Person in Charge. The person in charge shall ensure that: (I) EMPLOYEES' are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing;
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Critical. Backflow Prevention Device, When Required. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under Section 5-202.13; or (B) Installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device as specified under Section 5-202.14.
  • Critical. (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
  • Critical. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.
  • Maintaining REFUSE Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under Section 6-501.114, and clean. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter. The premises shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter.
  • Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
  • Storage. Except as specified under Sections 7-207.12 and 7-208.11, EMPLOYEES' shall store their PERSONAL CARE ITEMS in facilities as specified under Paragraph 6-305.11(B).
  • (d) Carbon dioxide and helium tanks shall be adequately secured so as to preclude any danger to safety.
  • Critical. Food service employee training. The division shall adopt, by rule, minimum food safety protection standards for the training of all food service employees who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving of foods to the public in establishments regulated under this chapter. These standards shall not include an examination, but shall provide for a food safety training certificate program for food service employees to be administered by a private nonprofit provider chosen by the division. Any food safety training program established and administered to food handler employees prior to the effective date of this act shall be submitted by the operator to the division for its review and approval. It shall be the duty of the licensee of the public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all employees under the licensee's supervision or control. The licensee may designate a certified food service manager to perform this function as an agent of the licensee. Food service employees must receive certification pursuant to this section by January 1, 2001. Food service employees hired after November 1, 2000, must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
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6/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink at cookline.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in employee restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink at wait station.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink at sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at sushi bar.
  • Critical. Portable ABC fire extinguisher near walk in cooler not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed locked exit door at side of dining room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exit at side of dining room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. Pro
8/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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