China Garden Restaurant, 3300 N Roosevel Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINA GARDEN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3300 N Roosevel Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5401136
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.1 drain board at dish area for dumping not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Eggg rolls in reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Around kitchen
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.Outside around dumpster.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Scoop for flour, corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine @10ppm. Operator phoned dish machine repair. Observed using 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Soup chips
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade box used in direct contact with food.Soup chips
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Soup steam table
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Chicken over plant foods
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Soup chips
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Flour containers
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.under side when door is in upward position. **Repeat Violation**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.And dish racks **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Racks in kitchen
  • 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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Under side of cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.Vegetable containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Corn starch and potato starch
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pork
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chips in waitstaff area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach-in cooler across from stove.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights where the ice machine is located.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Wontons in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Scallions and Eggplants inside reach-in cooler stored in a carton container. Shrimp toast stored in paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Egg roll bins in Walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour/Sugar/Rice containers in drygoods storage.
2/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.Uck
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in back area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on gaskets in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry storage
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. behind reach-in coolers and ice machine
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Sauce buckets
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags storing cut vegetables
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Storing egg rolls and chicken wings in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. STORED UNDER HAND SINK THAT MAYBE EXPOSED TO SPLASH CROSSCONTAMINATION
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BY 3 COMPARMENT SINK
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. DISPENSING THE RICE WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT HANDLE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NONFOOD GRADE BAGS IN USE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. POULTRY OVER PORK Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. STORED INVERTED WITH FOODD CONTACTTAINER SURFACE EXPOSED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BLEACH BOTTLE BY WINE BOTTLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM IN REACH IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL COOKED FOODS Repeat Violation.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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. For DING ZHENG
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs 44, poultry 44
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken tenders 89 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives Corrected On Site.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.165 RANGE NO CAPABLE
  • Critical. Observed food stored/prepared in a prohibited area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cardboard used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. GARBAGE BAGS USED TO COVER FOOD
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DISHWASHING RACKS
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. EXPOSED TO SPLASH BY HANDSINK AREA
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers.
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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