Zhengs Chinese Restaurant, 1350 E Tennesssee St Ste C1b, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZHENGS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1350 E Tennesssee St Ste C1b, Tallahassee, FL 32308
License #: 4702949
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Fried chicken and shredded cabbage at walk in cooler. **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. Fried chicken, fried rice and egg rolls at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under deep fryers.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths resting in hand sink near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored above unwashed cabbage at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several sauce buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Shell eggs in reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls and shredded cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Maytag.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rims of rice cookers.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket too strong. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over cooked noodles and sauces in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall white freezer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Soap and detergent next to sink used to wash cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 7 hard rodent droppings found in dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 7-17-12.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor; cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken 66F on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; pork 51F in make table.
  • Observed residue build-up on paper towel holder.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 7 hard rodent droppings found in dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 7-17-12.
  • Observed scoop without handle in bulk flour.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; chicken in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; cut vegetables in white container.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knife between make table and prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; egg rolls, noodles, rice in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product; approximately 5 weevils in bulk flour.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach in deep freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed missing/broken tile under stove.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind reach in freezer, and under stove.
  • Violation: 38-11-1 Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor; lights off over cook line.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor; lights off over cook line.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored; pedia care cough syrup stored over eggs in coca cola cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind reach in freezer, and under stove.
  • Observed missing/broken tile under stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken 46F, noodles 48F, pork 45F, cooked chicken 44F, shell egg 52F, and egg rolls 47F in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; raw chicken 47F, beef 44F in reach in cooler.
  • Observed reach in deep freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; 40 behind empty rice cooker, 10 in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; egg rolls, celery, cabbage, and broccoli in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; pork, and noodles in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Walk in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; ambient air at 51F.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand sink in kitchen blocked by storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed aluminum pans stored on floor in front of hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on interior of make table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor by reach in freezers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach in freezer in poor repair.
  • Observed grease/dirt accumulated on kitchen floor uner cookline.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed mold like substance on soy sauce storage containers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. pan of chicken over pan of shrimp in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up inside reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. 20 under 3 compartment sink. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. 35 by rice cooker. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. 40 in dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of 1 dead rat under cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. bucket of onions in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered rice in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice in walk in cooler.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust, rust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, shelves above 3-comp. sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, in lobby.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, ONIONS, SOY SAUCE, FRYER OIL. FLOUR, MSG. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, on walk in cooler door.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up; reach in freezer x2.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, stand up reach in cooler by 3-comp. sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature; raw chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, on fan cover in walk in cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, WD-40 on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in reach in freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, on cookine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; hot water faucet not working.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
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10/26/2010Routine - 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; egg rolls and milk in walk- in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; shell eggs next to napa cabbage.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; beef over peeled onions.
  • Critical. Observed plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered prepared cabbage and carrots, etc. in walk-in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; around woks.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty cardboard shelving cover.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken on cook's line at 67 degrees Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • Critical. Observed uncovered raw shrimp stored in box of broccoli. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over produce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed container of lettuce and teriyaki sauce stored on floor of walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered eggrolls in walkin cooler and uncovered wontons in chest freezer. Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • 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. Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. filters missing, being soaked for cleaning
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at wok line. Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen sink blocked
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. front restroom and employee restroom Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom Repeat Violation. 11-20-09
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in restroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. especially under prep tables
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
11/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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