Mister Mei Asian Bistro, 5105 W Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MISTER MEI ASIAN BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5105 W Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL 34209-3706
License #: 5102071
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/6/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 32-23-1 Observed toilet functioning improperly. [Two of 3 women's restroom toilets marked Out of Order.]
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. [Kitchen screen door with gap below door]
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor below cookline where several roaches have run from during course of inspection.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [blocked by large garbage can]
  • Critical - Violation: 32-23-1 Observed toilet functioning improperly. [Two of 3 women's restroom toilets marked Out of Order.]
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 adult roaches on top crashcart shelf at cookline, 4 adult and 1 infant roach on cookline floor near crash cart (running from underside of stove to cookline sandwich bar area), 8 adult and 20+ infant roaches on bain marie cart shelves on cookline side. [Upon callback on 5.5.2011, one live roach on equipment to be discarded but still on prep table. Containers removed from establishment immediately. One live roach on white container stored on shelf adjacent to sandwich bar cooler at cookline.]
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-06-1 Observed the accumulation of dead roaches throughout kitchen. 14 in empty/unused walk in cooler, 2 under cookline sandwich bar cutting board, 4 below ice machine, 10 under cookline and sink area equipment. Approximately 20 dead roaches on various equipment storage shelves throughout kitchen. [Upon callback on 5.5.2011, 14 dead roaches in walk in cooler still present. Approximately 5 dead roaches on floor of cookline area.]
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. [Kitchen screen door with gap below door]
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor below cookline where several roaches have run from during course of inspection.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed heavy food debris accumulated on in-use walk in cooler below storage racks.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [blocked by large garbage can]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [Most shelves, to include working walk in coolrr are lined with carboard or foil, to include all 3 levels of the cookline crash cart.]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. [cook]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. [Pans of food on walk in cooler floor]
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor below cookline where several roaches have run from during course of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink in kitchen used for purposes other than handwashing. [stotage of chemical bottles] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy food debris accumulated on in-use walk in cooler below storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [Observed cook grabbing cut vegetables out of sandwich bar cooler with bare hands.]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 adult roaches on top crashcart shelf at cookline, 4 adult and 1 infant roach on cookline floor near crash cart (running from underside of stove to cookline sandwich bar area), 8 adult and 20+ infant roaches on bain marie cart shelves on cookline side.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead roaches throughout kitchen. 14 in empty/unused walk in cooler, 2 under cookline sandwich bar cutting board, 4 below ice machine, 10 under cookline and sink area equipment. Approximately 20 dead roaches on various equipment storage shelves throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. [Two of 3 women's restroom toilets marked Out of Order.]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. [Kitchen screen door with gap below door]
5/4/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • 8 37-10-1 61C-1.004(6) FAC:: Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood. Upon callback on 3.8.2011, hood is greasy but due regular cleaning. Last cleaning was Nov. 2010.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Expired 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. Dated 2005.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint while cutting raw chicken.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site by setting up crockpot of water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw racks of ribs thawed at room temperature, in sink, water not running. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover on rusting walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 1 of 3 stalls in women's restroom with out-if-order signage.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[rice] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic shopping bags use to freeze meats.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[kitchen over preparation table]
3/18/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-13-1 Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. [MSG found in kitchen / no MSG advertised, printed on menu. Operator admits that MSG used in a couple of items. Explained to operator that consumers must be made aware. Callback 2/10/10, MSG found at cookline on crash cart and also 5 gallon plastic container in kitchen. No disclosure of any sort to make consumers aware.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over peppers & celery, walkin cooler. Callback 2/10/10, shell eggs stored over vegetables in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler,cooked rice & noodles. Callback 2/10/10, uncovered cooked chicken & cooked shrimps in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 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, salt, etc.] Callback 2/10/10, clear plastic cups used to scoop rice, salt, MSG.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[by rice] Repeat Violation. Callback 2/10/10, utensils still stored in standing water.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour, sugar, etc. Plastic bins. Callback 2/10/10, storage containers srill soiled [flour, cornstarch, sugar, etc]
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Callback 2/10/10, ice machine soiled
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Callback 2/10/10, ice machine soiled
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation. Callback 2/10/10, hood greasy, no paperwork available for last cleaning.
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. No MSG on menus but MSG found in kitchen. Operator admits to using MSG in a couple of items. Explained that consumer must be made aware. Callback 2/10/10 MSG found on crash cart at cookline, & 5 gallon container in kitchen. NO notice printed on menu or otherwise disclosed to the public.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. [MSG found in kitchen / no MSG advertised, printed on menu. Operator admits that MSG used in a couple of items. Explained to operator that consumers must be made aware.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, cooked rice and noodles.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottles of soda.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over peppers & celery, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler,cooked rice & noodles.
  • 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, salt, etc.]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[by rice] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour, sugar, etc. Plastic bins.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.[soil & rust]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. No MSG on menus but MSG found in kitchen. Operator admits to using MSG in a couple of items. Explained that consumer must be made aware.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.[entire freezer full of an assortment of repackaged foods lacking datemarking]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at cookline cannot maintain temperature 41F or below. Cook places hazzardous food containers on ice inside cooler, small portions at a time for customers orders. Foods stored in walkin cooler. This method is currently working to maintain food temperatures, but unit needs repair service.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[cookline reachin and upright home kitchen style]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook and food preparation employees.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cardboard used to drain grease from foods and to cover foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline / sticky inside.
  • Observed toilet leaking.[womens restroom]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles of chemicals inside kitchen handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood]
  • Light not functioning.[womens restroom]
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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