Orient Chef, 322 Indian Trce, Weston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ORIENT CHEF
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 322 Indian Trce, Weston, FL 33326
License #: 1621918
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/1/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell Phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice, Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/17/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of food storage containers.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to stored unwrapped green beans, in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of cabbage in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Pipe under Hand sink
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, various food.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area, no lights.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sitting on prep table in front service area.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded, salmon and Talapia. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food, thank you bags used to store various food in walk in cooler and freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over prepared food
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by rice cooker.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing strainer and container.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, various in walk in cooler.
8/14/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin near rear exit door.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed containers of soup and sauce on walk in cooler floor and container of chicken on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach-in cooler across from Wok station 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. Observed chicken 49°f,pork 49°f, beef 49°f, shrimp 49°f. Operator moved products to working unit capable of maintaining foods at 41°f or colder.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed stored under food prep table next to rear exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken, pork, beef and shrimp all at a temperature of 49°f in reach in cooler across from wok station. Operator moved products to working unit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed household pesticide stored next to onions on under food prep table by rear exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed covered container of noodles in walk in cooler during cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. No freezing records maintained.01/03/13
  • Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front counter, restroom. Front counter hot water next to sushi station, turned off due to a leaking faucet. 01/03/13
  • Identity of food or food product misrepresented. using imitation crabmeat and publiciting "crab" on the menu.
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, rolls, padta, pork in the walk in cooler. Observed rice, egg rolls, pork, in the walk in cooler without date marking. Operator instructed to date mark potentially hazardous food held for more than 24h. 01/03/13
6/7/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Observed open container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked rice on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder. Observed chicken, shrimps, beef, cooked vegetables in the flip top cook line reach in cooler at 45-50?F. Operator instructed to move the food to another unit capable of maintain proper temperatures or use time in lieu of temperature. 01/03/13
  • Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. No freezing records maintained.01/03/13
  • Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front counter, restroom. Front counter hot water next to sushi station, turned off due to a leaking faucet. 01/03/13
  • Identity of food or food product misrepresented. using imitation crabmeat and publiciting "crab" on the menu.
  • Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. no proof of parasite destruction for salmon, tilapia served raw as sushi. No proof of parasite destruction provided for salmon and tilapia, operator instructed to not served this products raw until proof of parasite destruction has been provided.01/03/13
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. sone damaged ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, poultry, shrimps, pork in the cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder, 44 degrees fahrenheit at the end of the inspection. Observed chicken, beef, pork, cooked vegetables, shrimps at 45-50?F in the flip top cook line reach in cooler. Operator instructed to move the food to another unit capable of maintain proper temperatures or use time in lieu of temperature.
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, rolls, padta, pork in the walk in cooler. Observed rice, egg rolls, pork, in the walk in cooler without date marking. Operator instructed to date mark potentially hazardous food held for more than 24h. 01/03/13
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front counter, restroom.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. using imitation crabmeat and publiciting "crab" on the menu.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. no proof of parasite destruction for salmon, tilapia served raw as sushi.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 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. cut vegetables , Corrected On Site, utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. sone damaged ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. thank you bag with meat in the walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, poultry, shrimps, pork in the cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder, 44 degrees fahrenheit at the end of the inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil, rice at the prep area. Corrected On Site. explained and implemented time control procedure
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over sauces in the cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup on a double container on the steam table. Corrected On Site. reheated to 165 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, rolls, padta, pork in the walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.hoisan sauce
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.freezer bags
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.grill
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.screen door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrim Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under foodborne illness investigation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.housing ssuce, young corn. apple success Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cabbage, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar, Walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl used as scoop
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.hoisin sauce
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bags in freezer
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.lids
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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