Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 2300 State Road 524, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2300 State Road 524, Cocoa, FL 32926
License #: 1506084
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning** 4 cans at wok station.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pans but no distinct sanitizing step. **Warning** did not do dishes while on site
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning** not on site.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of carrots. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Mixer encrusted attached to drill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Several small Holes in walls throughout. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pans but no distinct sanitizing step. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to items stored in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area and cookline. **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. Egg rolls, chicken **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No up to date training. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Baby in stroller in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in crispy soup noodles,
  • Basic - Lights shields in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area soiled with debris.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink by walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch water. Will discard at 3:00.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. A lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of bamboo shoots, operator discarded.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Wok cook line.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard box in Drain area above wok, heavily soiled with grease
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee food stored above customer food in walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Soup noodles, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Wonton shells.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on top of sauce bucket, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over opened sauces, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelves.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over cooked noodles, reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. used cut jug used for scooping cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. cleaver in between prep tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.large holes. operator discarded .
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. personal food , bowl with chopsticks, on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. storing purse ,etc in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. fryer reach in.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. cooked pork. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over opened sauces, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw non commercially packaged chicken over beef. freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked meats in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. on cook line. 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. on make line for cooked vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. employee food stored on top of and with customer food.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. dry bulk goods,non handled plastic cup used for scooping.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked breaded chicken by fryer. Corrected On Site. will discard in 2 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. 2 large trays of raw chicken in rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. raw shrimp, in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw in shell eggs over sauce,in reach in .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non commercially packaged chicken over wontons in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. several raw meats over sauces in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw non packaged chicken over other meats, freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. numerous items not cooling in walk in uncovered.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife between equipment . Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. soiled cardboard used as shelf covering.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelving.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. handled cash, prepared food, did not wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. dirty apron on hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over sauces, walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw non packaged chicken over beef, walk in freezer.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted. Repeat Violation.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cut and washed vegetables stored in original cardboard boxes.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. using used cut plastic jugs to scoop rice.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk in floor covered with soiled cardboard.
  • Light not functioning. over walk in.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. dry storage shelves peeling and partly covered with soiled cardboard.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep table, bottle water.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. lid, by oven.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. purses,etc. by triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bucket by trple sink, handleless pan.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw shrimp. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on can on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken, . when asked about it, operator discarded chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. wontons.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over sauces, walk in.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go boxes not inverted in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in pork, vegetables , etc.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back doors.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. heavily rusted and peeling.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. unwrapped straws, for customer self service.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 5 lbs oyster sauce,
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). fresh garli oil,
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, egg rolls, rangoon mixture, etc
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice,
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. cooked soup noodles.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. rice scoop, metal ice scoop used for rice, unsanitized surface
  • Observed galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. cans reused.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Numerous cooked ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler and reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Administrative complaint requested for repeat violation from 5/15/09 inspection.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw pork was found cold holding overnight in fry cooler at 48 degrees Farenheit and cooked white meat chicken cold holding at 48 degrees Farenheit in top of cook line cooler.Call back inspection not in complance; potentiall hazrdous foods noted at lomein noodles 45 degrees Farenheit in bottom and cooked boneless chkcken and pork 47 degrees Fa in top of cook line cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Observed cooked fried rice hot holding on shelf above wok cook line at 130 degrees Farenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment,fry cooler and cook line cooler are incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Potentially hazardous foods noted at 48 degrees Farenheit in units.Call back inspection not in copmpliance;cook line cooler found cold potentially hazrdous foods 45-47 degrees F.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in fry and cook line cold holding units not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Call back inspection not in compliance.Ambient air thermometer in cook line cooler reads 40 degrees Farenheit and food temperatures range 45 to 47 degrees Farenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.A large uncovered container of raw cut chicken was found stored directly on top of a uncovered container of cooked bbq pork ribs in walkin freezer.Call back inspection not in compliance.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Call back inspection not in compliance.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed heavy build-up of grease on filters in hood above cooking line Repeat Violation.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Numerous cooked ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler and reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Egg rolls observed at 61 degrees Farenheit in fry cooler.Operator admitted egg rolls were sitting on counter and put into fry cooler when this inspector arrived.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw pork was found cold holding overnight in fry cooler at 48 degrees Farenheit and cooked white meat chicken cold holding at 48 degrees Farenheit in top of cook line cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Observed cooked fried rice hot holding on shelf above wok cook line at 130 degrees Farenheit. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Lomein noodles cooked at 11 am and found cooling at 118 degrees Farenheit on cooling shelves in ki7at 1:30 pm.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment,fry cooler and cook line cooler are incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Potentially hazardous foods noted at 48 degrees Farenheit in units.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in fry and cook line cold holding units not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.A large uncvered container of raw cut chicken was found stored directly on top of a uncovered container of cooked bbq pork ribs in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface cover on cooked rice in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in bucket below triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean probe thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on fry and cook line coolers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the fry and cook line reach-in coolers.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on filters in hood above cooking line Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observedfood and grease soil residue build-up on ledges,splash shields between fryers and work tables.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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