Joy Luck Restaurant, 1684 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Joy Luck Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1684 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461
License #: 6019189
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour, salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Queen rack for cans.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Front line Hand wash sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44F cooked chicken, 44F coked pork, 44F beef. In reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked shrimp.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED EGG ROLLS 120°. In process of cooling. Out at room temp. Mgr states less than 1 hr
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.PREP TABLE SHELVING
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.egg rolls. Cooked pork cooked shrimp. wic
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Bread crumbs by mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food other than cooling in walk in cooler- 44/47° f- corrective action - lowered thermostat- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta- and chicken nuggets- corrective action back in walk in cooler- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked rice 90° f in kitchen- corrective action- including as part of cooling process- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken on rack
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Toilet paper at women's bathroom
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. CAN OF RED BULL ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ON DRY STORAGE SHELF
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. WALK IN COOLER SEVERAL ITEMS NOT LABELED
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. STORAGE WHERE THEY STORED CABBAGE SOILED AND NO LONGER CLEANABLE
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BAG OF RICE
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PREP TABLE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. TOMATOES CAN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FRONT HWS
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TRAYS INSIDE HWS FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean SEVERAL PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH RTE FOOD FRONT COUNTER REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAGS OF RICE
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. BOX OF CIGARETTE STORED WITH UNTENSILS SHELVE
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SEVERAL BOWLS AROUND KITCHEN INSIDE FOOD
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RIBS Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. SEVERAL AROUND KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
8/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. COOK EATING WHILE CUT MEAT IN KITCHEN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FRONT HWS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. PORK RIBS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVE AT WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. SEVERAL SOLIED WC AROUND KITCHEN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ALL BINS
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR BIN
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES AT WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BACK ROOM KITCHEN HWS
1/11/2011Routine - 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. COOKED SLICE CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT COUNTER HWS Repeat Violation.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLES OF WATER ON COUNTER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. THROUGH OUT KITCHEN
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. TOFU CONTAINERS BEING USE TO STORED VEGGIES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT COUNTER HWS BEING BLOCK BY PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. SCREEN DOOR TORNED Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. BAMBOO SHOOTS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USE TO STORE FOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. TOFU CONTAINERS BEING RE USE TO STORE VEGETABLES
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TOMATO PASTE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USE TO STORE FOOD WIC & RIF
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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