Mrs Chen's Chinese Restaurant, 6125 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MRS CHEN'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6125 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-4028
License #: 6803296
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed all reach in cooler gasket in kitchen make line in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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 two separate units located in kitchen cooking line ambient temperatures exceed 55°F. **Warning** ONE OF THE TWO UNITS IS STILL NOT AT TEMPERATURE, RECOMMEND NOT USING IT UNTIL PROPERLY FIXED.
4/8/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense flour, sugar in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches located under various area of kitchen cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches in men's restroom area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen area soiled with debris, water and built up grease behind cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw chicken, beef located in bus bins in walk in cooler under dripping AC unit. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed all reach in cooler gasket in kitchen make line in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in kitchen cook line under buckets containing soy sauce. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs at room temperature 79°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed chicken , beef in walk in cooler under leaking AC UNIT. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Observed sink located next to fryers clocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed all units located in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sink located next to fryer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Observed melons at buffet line cold held at 63°F. No written plan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed LO MEIN cooling in containers deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Observed sheet pans of fried chicken, fish held at room temperature. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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 two separate units located in kitchen cooking line ambient temperatures exceed 55°F. **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**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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 ambient temperatures at 45°F. **Warning**
4/7/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, bottom shelves on dry storage racks rusty.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in Walk in cooler rusty.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on reach in cooler at cookline.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen stained.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing process until unit repaired, repairman called.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers near walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dust on shelf over reachin cooler at cookline.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair over dishmachine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles stained at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin produce cooler starting to rust.
  • Observed spilled paint on floor near back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, trim missing at corner at cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BBQ pork and coconut shrimp in walkin cooler.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, loose ceiling cover over dishmachine.
  • Observed door to produce walkin cooler has loose front panel.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty support poles for clean equipment rack near dishmachine.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bourban chicken 133 at buffet. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on divider on hood filters.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Breaded chicken at 86F degrees in kitchen ambient cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over shrimp walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty wire racks in meat walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over noodles walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over ginger root in reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris under cooling unit in walkin produce cooler.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of sauce containers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed containers of fish on floor in walkin cooler stored on floor.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, inside cover to lid for chest type freezer in kitchen loose and coming apart.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty legs and shelf on small table at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried rice on buffet line at 122 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over cooked chicken in upright reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over pastry in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on overhead structure for vents at coookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on wire rack for clean equipment in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gas pipes to wok cookers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, wall covering c0ming loose over walkin freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind reachin freezer at cookline.
12/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried fish on buffet at 125 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over vegetables in reachin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over shrimp in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on middle support structure for hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of dust on can cart in back room.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, loose ceiling panel over dishmachine.
9/7/2010Routine - 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. Breaded chicken , breaded shrimp, cooked pork in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at wait station .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue on racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fire suppressant lines at cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on can cart in back room.
  • Observed build-up of sticky food debris on soda pump lines in wait station area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on pizza rack cart at cookline .
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind fryers .
  • Observed wall in disrepair, mop board coming loose and leaving gaps near walkin freezer .
  • Observed wall in disrepair next to walkin freezer .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in walkin produce cooler.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over shrimp in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over cut vegatables in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, cut broccoli and cut onions.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on cutting board at cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on portable can rack at cookline .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives in crack between reachin cooler and prep table at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HWS at wait station .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HWS in kitchen .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris across from fryers .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. At wait station .
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employees wrapping utensils in napkins with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, racks in vegatables walkin cooler are rusty.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, black moldlike substance on gaskets of reachin coolers at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, in back on food prep table.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filter brackets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, wall tiles missing around bottom of walkin cooler door.
  • Observed wall across from friers soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. At wait station .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwash machine area.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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