China First Buffet, 691 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA FIRST BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 691 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32701
License #: 6903672
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/8/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Time as a public health control plan not followed. EVERY NEW PAN OF FOOD PUT ON BUFFET MUST HAVE A NEW TIME MARK.
  • Critical. Walk in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Advised to remove plastic shelf liners to improve air flow and Better temperature controls
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Icemaker scoop
  • Observed molluscan or crustacean shell being re-used.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Bulk foids in dry storage area
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.String Beans stored in cardboard box on cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on dry storage area shelving
  • Observed knife stored in crevices between equipment at makeline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Warewashing areacovered by plastic bag Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
11/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked potatoes on cookline 95F for less than 1 hour, moved into cooler for temperature control.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by ineffective method.Chicken wings par cooked cooling covered in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Household coolerfood temperature 42F thermometer reads 30F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over unpackaged margarine, eggs over tomatoes & beef over par cooked wings in walk in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Plastic shopping bags used for food storage Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Water damaged tiles in dining area.
10/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch 79F for less than 3 hours, advised to add to time plan
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Egg foo yung 119F on buffet, operator discarded.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by ineffective method.Chicken cooling in quantity over 4 inches deep and covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Common drill used for mixing device
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Fryer baskets with loose parts.
  • Observed kitchen cutting board grooved/pitted/soiled and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Common shopping bags used for food storage
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in ice dispensing chute on left service area outside and inside.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented can. Chocolate pudding.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream, buffet area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked eggrolls. White reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cookline.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood used as a shelf in reach-in cooler. White reach-in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Large bulk containers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice shute, Pepsi drink machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind ice machine, wait station.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Shrimp cooked to 138F. Corrective action taken, food reheated to 167F.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Eggrolls,pork,chicken household refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut melon 52F. Advised to add to existing time plan.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Plastic wrapped bamboo sushi mats. Need washable mat
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of kitchen ice maker.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters
  • Ceiling tile out of place in server's station by icemaker
2/18/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.80 lbs chicken 47 & 48F cooling overnight
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Household refrigerator, food temperature 41F, thermometer reads 20F.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Liquid shortening boxes in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Pork recently delivered near standing water in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Handsink in warewashing/kitchen area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen/warewashing area, covered by plastic and unuseable, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available.Expired 10-1-09 For reporting purposes only.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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