China Cuisine Restaurant, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: China Cuisine Restaurant
Address: 1915 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 253-0990
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/03/2015

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Buffet is not in operation due to power issues
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Rice spoon store in water.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Beef stored on floor (in plastic container) on floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Prohibitions - Single Service (corrected on site)
    Observation: Single-service or single-use items found stored directly on top of handwash sink, in a bracket attached to wall.
    Correction: Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination.
11/03/2015Routine
Area is clean and no activity was detected but PIC needs to get approved pest control done in the facility
  • Food - Food Labels (repeated violation)
    Observation: Consumer buffet is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in this section.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests. Roach observed running down prep line. Dead bugs found under cooking equipment and cabinets
    Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
07/20/2015Follow-up
Buffet is on time control.
Licensed pest control company need to be contacted and conduct appropriate measures to control pests

  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Small serving (pot) of rice (124F) hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Container of eggs (66F) cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discarded
  • Food - Food Labels
    Observation: Consumer buffet is not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in this section.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food contact surface of the rag in sushi rice is not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
    Correction: Replace the rag to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control pests. Roach observed running down prep line. Dead bugs found under cooking equipment and cabinets
    Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
07/06/2015Routine
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the handles for refrigeration units has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
04/01/2015Follow-up
PIC requested more time to obtain letter from supplier
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers (flour, assorted spices and assorted rice).
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Critical: Parasite Destruction* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw fish for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction. Letter currently is from a company whom is not supplying the sushi fish.
    Correction: Assure parasite destruction of raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish by freezing to one of the following time/temperature combinations:
    1. Freeze at -4°F (-20°C) for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the handles for refrigeration units has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
03/16/2015Follow-up
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers (flour, assorted spices and assorted rice).
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (in standing water
    Correction: spoon for rice)
  • Critical: Parasite Destruction*
    Observation: Raw fish for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction. Letter currently is from a company whom is not supplying the sushi fish.
    Correction: Assure parasite destruction of raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish by freezing to one of the following time/temperature combinations:
    1. Freeze at -4°F (-20°C) for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the handles for refrigeration units has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Toilet Rooms - Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)
    Observation: Toilet room doors are being kept open
    Correction: Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease.
03/04/2015Routine
  • Thawing (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw beef and chicken at room temperature.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sushi rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The food contact surface of the cloth in sushi rice is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
    Correction: Repair or replace the cloth to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
12/08/2014Routine
Refrigeration is well maintained. No product was found to be cooling at time of inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
09/04/2014Risk Factor Intervention Evaluation
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Rice spoon stored in water.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Observation: Improper methods used to thaw duck and sushi fish at room temperature.
    Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods. Sushi rice long not been up dated since 4 June 2014,
    Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food contact surface of the rag in sushi rice is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
    Correction: Repair or replace the to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
06/09/2014Routine
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Spoon for rice is being stored in container of room temperature water.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Rice for sushi for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
    Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time. PIC has sheet set up for recording the time but has not begun using the sheet. Started using today in presents of inspector.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Handle for handwashing sink in dishroom is broken was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the handle to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the handle, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the sushi are is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the wiping bucket preventing its use.
  • Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Bleach in wiping bucket is over 200 ppm being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940
    Correction: Utilize only bleach that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces (50-100 ppm)
03/19/2014Routine
Standardization inspection with district standardization officer(RW & CCP)
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/19/2013Training
Consumer advisory approved for menu
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/13/2013Follow-up
Menu not completed. PIC requested more time due to personnel shortage.
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (repeated violation)
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the sushi that may be served raw and/or undercooked
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: fan in walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
    Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter. Boxes and pan on top of walkin coolers
    Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
07/30/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
    Observation: A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the sushi that may be served raw and/or undercooked
    Correction: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics (corrected on site)
    Observation: The food contact surface of the rag found on top of fried chicken is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
    Correction: Repair or replace the rag to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: fan in walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter. Boxes and pan on top of walkin coolers
    Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
07/16/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.03/28/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the dry area. Sugar and flour no cover.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination. Chicken stored above pork in walk in cooler
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Food Preparation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food is subject to environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Dumping being prepared and placed on pan being stored on trash can.
    Correction: Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Walk in cooler: Chicken (43F), Pork (51F), Beef (49F), Shrimp(47F). Top of cold line in kitchen: Beef (42, 49F), Chicken (45F), Chicken, cooked (43F), Shrimp (50F) cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Only food at or below 45F was relocated.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: Beef, chicken, pork and assorted cut vegtables not dated with date prepared or discard date in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Walk in cooler and top of cold line in kitchen was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Theses units are not maintaining temperature of 41F or below
    Correction: Repair the to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Good Repair and Calibration of Thermometers
    Observation: Observed food thermometer is not calibrated to ensure accuracy. Walk in cool temperature reading 38F, Hanging thermometer in cooler 42F. Actual temperature is 46F from inspector thermometer. Product in cooler above 41F
    Correction: Calibrate food thermometer according to manufacturer's specification as necessary to ensure accuracy
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the handwashing sink, walls in kitchen and dry storage area has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front of kitchen area
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front of kitchen
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
03/14/2013Routine

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