Panda Buffet, 2816f Hwy 71, Marianna, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2816f Hwy 71, Marianna, FL 32446
License #: 4200529
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean pans stored on dirty and/or rusty shelving.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/cracks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at open top reach-in cooler on cookline: shrimp 47°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Manager rearranged food to move farther from cookline. Cooler maintaining 41°f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler on cookline: raw beef stored over crab. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw chicken stored over crab legs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: fish 67°f, bean sprouts 61°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Manager refreshed ice bath. **Corrected On-Site**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink on kitchen.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser on kitchen.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee oysters in reach-in cooler with food to be served to public not identified.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- reach-in cooler and preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler: raw fish over peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths on buffet not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0ppm.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm chlorine available after 3 attempts. Manager called repair person to service.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in cooler: shredded cheese 44°f, shrimp 49°f, shrimp 48°f. Food not out for 4 hours, manager turned down temperature of cooler. Rechecked and found temperatures dropping to cool: cheese 43°f, shrimp 47°f, 48°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler: raw chicken and beef stored crab salad. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being store in sink at hibachi area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler on cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Observed noodles cooling at room temperature at 90°f in kitchen. **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: observed foods on walk in cooler prepared previous day not date marked: crab salad, fried chicken, rice.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Various buckets of sauces and food in cooler and freezer.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Wonton wraps.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes storing cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of WD-40 stored on top of food shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. In disrepair at mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area. Stored dishware and buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil and soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken, celery, and bean sprouts. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw beef over cucumbers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Crab legs **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Egg rolls **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Observed starch and other ingredients only labeled in Chinese. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Degreaser stored in food prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishware area blocked by dishes. **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**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-75 DEAD FLIES AT PREP AREA CEILING IN KITCHEN ATTACHED TO "STICKY PAD"
  • Critical - OBSERVED BORKEN EGG SHELLS AT EGG FLAT IN KITCHEN - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOWL SITTING AMONGST DUMPLINGS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AT BAR - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREPARATION TABLE WITH OLD DEBRIS ON BLADE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CONTAINER STORING PORK CHITTERLINGS IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN HEAVILY PITTED AND GROOVED
  • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOILED RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED EGG ROLLS, SWEET POTATOES UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN STAFF ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED MEDICATIONS STORED AMONGST FOOD AND SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN. COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DATE MARK ON ALL COOKED FOOD AT WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SANITIZER GOING INTO DISH MACHINE. DO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL CORRECTED
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE SCOOPS AND BOWLS (WITHOUT HANDLES) AND NON-FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED OLD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTILIZED TO STORE SUGAR AND NOODLES
  • OBSERVED PAPER "TO-GO" BOXES AT DRY STORAGE AREA NO COVERED/INVERTED
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORK CHITTERLINGS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; EGG ROLLS ALSO ON FLOOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER BREAD AND COOKED SHRIMP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER - COS
  • OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS WITH BUILDUP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES AT KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH BUILDUP OF DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHRIMP HELD AT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 50?F - 54?F AND CRAWFISH HELD AT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 50-54?F AT BUFFET. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND CHEESE, HELD AT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 44-46?F AT KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED SUSHI AT BAR WITHOUT DATE MARKE AND LABELING
  • Critical - OBSERVED SUSHI RICE HELD AT 78?F AT BAR. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • Critical - OBSERVED THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINES WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES INSIDE ICE CHEST AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES AT KITCHEN AREA (FULL OF SOILED PANS).
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED WONTONS, EGG ROLLS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED SPICES AT KITCHEN SHELF
  • Critical - OBSERVED WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Glass front by grill. This violation must be corrected by : 7-12-12.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses in waitress station.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut plastic jug being use to scoop pasta in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. Kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a plastic container of shrimp on ground outside by walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour on floor in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls, chicken, dumplings, and rice in reachin glass front cooler at grill.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp on floor outside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On paper towel dispenser in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour and corn starch in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Bowls at ice cream counter.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit.Observed uncovered foods inside the walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed tea container in the waitress station.
11/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee scooping ice with a glass. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Owner touching cooked chicken barehanded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. At waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cases of chicken stored on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink with a pan of avocado's stored in it at grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink with soiled dishes in dishroom area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw shrimp, chicken and beef stored over cooked chicken and eggrolls in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on handwash sink in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. A bottle of mean green stored next to grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered peeled onions in walkin coole4. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered shrimp, egg rolls and dumplings in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Bowls at ice cream counter. Corrected On Site.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Two 6 lb 10 oz cans pineapple chunks and one 6 lb 10 oz loquats in dry storage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed cooked, egg rolls, chicken, pasta, pork in walk-in cooler not date marked properly and held 24 hours or longer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed ready to eat tuna, salmon, etc in reachin cooler not properly date marked and cold held 24 hours or longer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of tuna, salmon and octopus not labeled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed pork cold held at 46 degrees fahrenheit in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed soy sauce and ginger at buffet not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered nuts and flour in dry storage. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered krab rangoo in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee touch cooked pasta with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lids to five gallon buckets in hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee don clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Piece of wood for lid to container with corn starch in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed can opener not washed, rinse, and sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour, corn starch, etc...
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean bowls at buffet not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/13/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, chicken, pasta, pasta salads, etc... in walkin cooler held 24 hours or longer not date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, corn starch. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed pork, shrimp, beef and chicken cold held at 56 degrees fahrenheit in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed Chicken, stuffed krabs, egg rolls cold held in glass front coolers at 48 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed cut melons cold held at 52 degrees fahrenheit at buffet. Documented in comments section of report. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Opentop reachin cooler by grill. This violation must be corrected by : 8-11-10. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two glass front coolers by grill. This violation must be corrected by : 8-11-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw chicken stored over wonton wraps in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered chicken in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered krab rangoo, egg rolls, stuffed krabs in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar and flour. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at waitress station. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, chicken, pasta, pasta salads, etc... in walkin cooler held 24 hours or longer not date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, corn starch. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed pork, shrimp, beef and chicken cold held at 56 degrees fahrenheit in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed Chicken, stuffed krabs, egg rolls cold held in glass front coolers at 48 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cut melons cold held at 52 degrees fahrenheit at buffet. Documented in comments section of report. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Opentop reachin cooler by grill. This violation must be corrected by : 8-11-10. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two glass front coolers by grill. This violation must be corrected by : 8-11-10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over wonton wraps in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered krab rangoo, egg rolls, stuffed krabs in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered chicken in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar and flour. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed molluscan or crustacean shell being re-used. Five gallon buckets of washed shells in walkin freezer.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mats.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reuse of single-service gloves at sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at waitress station. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. In dishroom.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 03A-07-1: OBSERVED CUT MELON COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT ON BUFFET. UPON CALLBACK INSPECTION OBSERVED CUT MELON AND PASTA SALAD AT 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Raw cabbage used for garnish on buffet not washed prior to use.
  • Critical. Observed pizza sauce with mold-like growth in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked fish not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4-29-10.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat chicken, noodles, shrimp, etc., prepared on site and held more than 24 hours and not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed cut melon cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit on buffet. This violation must be corrected by : 4-29-10.
  • Critical. Rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed uncovered dumplings and eggrolls in plastic baskets on ground outside while delivery was put away. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed nuts, sauce, sushi, and ice cream not properly protected from contamination. This violation must be corrected by : 6-23-10.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed chicken stored on floor of walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered krab in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered chicken in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle chicken and beef on make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl to dispense ready-to-eat rice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed fork in handsink in sushi area. Observed food debris in handsink in dishwasher area.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed chargrill encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink in sushi area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in dishwasher area used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in dishwasher area..
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 6-23-10.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Displayed ice cream not properly protected from contamination. Self serve ice cream needs sneeze guard.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat items in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered chicken in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
1/15/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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