China City, 4300 Kings Hwy #408, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA CITY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4300 Kings Hwy #408, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
License #: 1801511
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. At faucet.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On stove.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. At cook line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Around windows in front door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Lettuce stored under raw beef and chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Sugar and salt at stove.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, noodles, egg rolls in walk in cooler.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, chicken, shrimp, and pork in walk in cooler. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef holding at 45°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in cookline cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, chicken, shrimp, and pork in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Holding at 45°F. **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezers. **Warning**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under steam table and the outside of cooler next to fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline coolers. **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**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on food storage containers. Spices and sauces containers **Warning**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle stored in ready to eat food. Potato starch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw seafood stored over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on food storage containers. Flour.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. outsides of equipment and on shelving on cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in walk in cooler
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cookline equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline cooler
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. plastic food container cut and reused as a food scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers. flour, sugar in storage area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. cut vegetables and sauces in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. outside of walk in cooler
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood system
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on cookine
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. cut vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour, sugar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. outsides of storage containers, flour, sugar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handsinks
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on cookline and outsides cooking equipment
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. inside of cabinet cooker
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. walk in cooler
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk in cooler. On callback inspection 5/31/11, raw chicken, beef, and pork stored over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Xue Jian Tang 12/5/05 Thomson Prometric.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/29/11. On callback inspection 5/31/11, no proof of Food Manager Certification provided.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/29/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Xue Jian Tang 12/5/05 Thomson Prometric.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers. flour, sugar, spices
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw animal foods stored over sauces in walk in cooler
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan guards in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt and spice mixtures
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw animal foods stored over sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. soy sauce
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook cutting vegetables. This violation must be corrected by : 11/11/10.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. salt, flour, and spice mixtures
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. rice steamer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. spare rib cooker
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan guards in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. both handsinks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on cookline
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. employee and public restroom
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. mop room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and debris. dish/prep area
11/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar mixture, salt
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over vegetables in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over sauces in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. multiple products. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. used for rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers. flours, spices, etc.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment, shelving on cookline, and hood system
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handsink on cookline
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cookline
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline and storage room
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. soy sauce and starch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded brush
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers. flour, spices
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment and shelving on cookline
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under equipment on cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. walkin cooler
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pork over produce
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over 5 gallon container of sauce
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.metal banded brush in use
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bulk fd containers
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.outside and inside of rice cookers
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. milk jug reused as bulk foid scoop
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. bathroom floor
  • 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. biaotang in charge not trained unabke to answer basic sanitation questions unable to answer proper storage questions
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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