China 1 Takeout, 14926 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1 TAKEOUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14926 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3911546
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Coffin freezer lid broken, fiberglass insulation exposed **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both on cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Several tiles in kitchen water stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Coffin freezer lid broken, fiberglass insulation exposed **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Egg crates **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items **Warning**
  • 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. Touching cooked lo mein **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting on counter at 55° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400 ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on bulk food storage scoops **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainer and towels in back hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Dining room
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Several water stained in kitchen area
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over hood
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 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. Coats and shoes on food storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Egg crates too
  • Basic - Single-use plastic bag reused. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. ant and roach spray **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child behind front counter
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
1/24/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.phones and keys on storage shelf
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not capable of maintaining tcs foods below 41°
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unser plumbing at hand sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Egg crates
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic wrap.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw meat over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic jug
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade drill and paint mixing attachment used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw wings over cooked rice walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back
  • 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 - 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.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts 84 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. eggs over raw beef
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. bug powder
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Jinxi Wang certification expired 4/23/12
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts 58
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans gallon containers ) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 130
  • 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.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. owners child
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of door
  • 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.
  • mop sink not accessible
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Mop sink not accessible
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting peppers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple blue cleaner
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of door
  • 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.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding walk in cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade drill/paint mixer used in food.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. wood
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans gallon container ) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/25/2011Routine - 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. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding walk in coolers equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after coming inside from but before starting work
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans gallon container ) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade drill and beater used in food
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. tiles water stained
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. licensed for 0 seats, has 12
  • Critical. Employees training certifications expired
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling at room temperature
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. flats of raw eggs next to cooked noodles
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. peppers, mushrooms, onions, carrots in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. cook
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. usind bottle that's been cut for scoop
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reusing pressed cardboard MSG container to store rice
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. cutting plastic bottle for scoop.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reusing empty egg flats to store food containers on
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back screen door.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. owner's 4 year old daughter in prep area
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bags
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Approved for 0 seats, 13 seats observed. Seating change form provided.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. cooked pork
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw scallops over asian pears
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Vegetables and meat uncovered in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. plastic bottle cut to form scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bags
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. computer cleaner next to canned goods
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on prep shelf
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Approved for 0 seats, 13 seats observed. Seating change form provided.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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