New China Buffet, 304 W Ardice Avenue, Eustis, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 304 W Ardice Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726
License #: 4502367
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 5/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.sauce
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Ice Cream self service by customers. Hands going below top of container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can rack
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut melons 55. Removed from line and rapid chilled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken at buffet line @ 130 d.f. Removed from buffet and reheated to above 165d.f.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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.various
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.WD 40 stored with Ginger.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.remodel
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/6/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan at cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.dish wash area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi, boiled eggs,cut melons at buffet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
4/4/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.water and tea at server area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.thru wall
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi at 49 d.f. Not time marked. Form on hand **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp over French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.on counter at 64 d.f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's restroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Servers station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Servers station.
  • Critical - Observed a dented can of bamboo shoots.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken cooling on rack at room temperature.109 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook says it was cooked 30 minutes ago.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
  • Observed heavy dust buildup on fan in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above water heater.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Melons 48 degrees Fahrenheit, buffet line.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled cook line cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut melons at 45 d.f. Corrected On Site.Iced
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.chicken in sink
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Children ducking under sneeze guard for ice cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler at buffet.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.server area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.cannot use cardboard for shelf liner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.inside fryer cabinet
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over melons. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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