Far East Restaurant, 5022 E 10 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAR EAST RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5022 E 10 Ave, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3912469
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken behind beef in cook line reach in cooler **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Stand up freezer by 2 door cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage reached 43°f and 36°f same container, raw shell eggs reached 46°f, garlic in oil reached 43°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken behind beef in cook line reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door glass reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitations scallops on menu written 'fried scallops' THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: November 3, 2014 **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, corn starch, sugar and onions in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **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. **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, corn starch, sugar and onions in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Stored on food shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken on prep table at 66°. Cook put in walk in freezer to rapid cool chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken and shrimp
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic wrap.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken at 91° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken marinating in prep kitchen at 57° sprouts on cooks line at 72° raw eggs at 63° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bugs in the flour.
  • 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.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer and ginger root in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 97? F
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken wings over cooked BBQ ribs in reachin cooler by servers area
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup to scoop up chicken
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open can of soda stored in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned and put in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken , eggrolls , shrimp
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.MSG
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. soaking towel to clean Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open red bull can in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.can of spray paint stored with food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. walkin cooler
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. reachin cooler - chicken /beef
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. homemade scoop Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken and beef in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife stored between reachin cooler and prep table
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.thin soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flour scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open can of orange soda stored in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. flour has small bugs in it.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. homemade scoop from oil bottle
  • Critical - Observed used egg crate as a food-contact surface.pork
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed hands in 3-compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. brocolli walkin cooler case of chicken walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic thank you bags
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cardboard on shelves in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. can of Raid labeled household use only
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken / onions
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggrolls in walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.stod in non food grade plastic bags in freezer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear door
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters need regular cleaning
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice cooker-plastic bowl in rice
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic to go bags used for frozen food items.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.can of butane fuel on shelf above prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.behind freezer
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer floor
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.white sales bags use for freezer storage. use only food grade bags Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear door
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.frozen foods stod in white plastic to go bags. use only food grade bags and containers
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
11/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice in steamer on cook line.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.dry rice
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.frozen foods stod in white plastic to go bags. use only food grade bags and containers
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/.
  • 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. Pro Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/09.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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