Yan's Chinese Restaurant, 2356 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Yan's Chinese Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2356 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
License #: 5807053
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rice pot.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles with water damage. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Cardboard boxes that contained raw chicken are being reused for storing cabbage.
  • Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Exterior of household refrigerator rusted.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket and door soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind water heater.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Surimi, cream cheese, 45 F; advised.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Small cooler at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter at ice machine.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cooked chicken stored in direct contact with cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at sushi counter.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Prep cooler at cookline.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans for storing vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Salmon. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler at sushi counter. Raw salmon over surimi and vegetables.
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Wood support at kitchen handsink.
  • Basic - Build-up of residue on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of walk in cooler door
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dry food box in sushi prep area.
  • Basic - Single-use box, cardboard MSG container, reused for the storage of rice.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of plastic food containers.
  • High Priority - Tea bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Oranges. **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of residue on draining racks.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on exterior of refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food placed in unlined cardboard box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Oil jugs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Tea stored in drink ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in front counter area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food buckets stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed knife stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Fried chicken stored in direct contact with cardboard.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of refrigerator.
  • Observed residue/dust build-up on shelves at cookline.
  • Observed residue/food debris build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside unused sushi cooler.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Sauce jugs cut and reused for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping coth chlorine tested over 200ppm.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front counter.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like on drain under cookline.
  • Critical - Observed cooked food stored in cardboard boxes where raw meat was previously stored.
  • Observed exterior of refrigerator not clean.
  • Observed floors not clean.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling over walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw pork stored over vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed shelving and outside of food containers not clean.
  • Critical - Observed tea jug stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wal-in freezer gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn and with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - ABC Portable fire extinguisher 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.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rice pot.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of food debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed mouthwash stored by food on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed pitcher of tea stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on food storage containers.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing soap lacking at handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling vegetables with barehands prior to cooking.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Drain under stove.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under dry storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bottled beverages.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibs. Sinks in warewashing area.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Operator segregated dented cans for return to supplier. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta cooling in covered container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Advised to replace with NSF certified containers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor drain under stove.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic jugs cut and reused for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine 200ppm.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms. Bracelets.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed dishmachine not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on plastic food storage containers.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic jugs reused for food storage.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
8/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice Advised
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Missing in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Tea
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw meats/shrimp over vegetable inside walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets & case of oil
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of sushi bar
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Need to discontinue use of bamboo sushi mat
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On cart at cook line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On rice cooker table
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Re-use viregar bottle
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By sushi bar
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. Sushi bar area
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris & residue accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher 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. ABC at Sushi area
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/10.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Need PH meter for Sushi rice
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Inside soy sauce using plastic container as scoop
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wadh hands before putting gloves on
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mat
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Prep table shelf
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cut out plastic bottles
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At sushi area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher 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. Sushi area
  • 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
10/15/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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