Chopsticks Asian Bistro, 246 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHOPSTICKS ASIAN BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 246 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6307797
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/21/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area./cigarette package on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./prep pan and tongs/handsink in kitchen
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./chicken ,beef on reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./utensils /handsink /dishwasher area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Light not functioning./sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed live ants in kitchen.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 7/17/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7/17/09.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed dirt accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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