China 1, 1285 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1285 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6215393
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/03/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Frozen food) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. (Metal garbage cans used to store dry rice. Planter pot used to hold cut scallions.) **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. (For two food handlers other than operator who are on duty.) **Warning**. (To be corrected by 30 June 2014)
5/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (For cooked rice) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves under rice cooker table and adjacent table. Cardboard lining slicer prep table shelf where live and dead roaches are observed. **Warning**
  • 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. (Commercial water bottle, partially consumed, by take out containers and soup station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling above fire suppression tank. Multiple other holes in kitchen ceiling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Frozen food) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on table underneath table mounted rice cooker. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (On prep table) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Observed cook don sanitary gloves after rinsing hands in 3 bay sink and without the use of soap.) **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. (Observed cook cutting scallions with bare hands.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in 3 bay sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized. (Observed cook cut scallions with cleaver, wipe **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (82°F on crash cart) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. (Roach chemical bottle on lower prep shelf under microwave.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. (Metal garbage cans used to store dry rice. Planter pot used to hold cut scallions.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cornstarch in water on crash cart at 72°F ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Pork over multiple ready to eat foods in walk in) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach run from 3 bay sink area to bbq oven area. 15 live roaches on lower prep table below slicer. 1 live roach under slicer on top of table. Roaches dispersed from table shelf when moving cardboard covering. 2 live roaches on paper egg trays stored on shelf below coffee pots/microwave. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (2 on lower shelf below microwave. 3 in corner by chest freezer.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. (When washing hands at hand sink at front of cook line, water comes out of floor drain next to sink and flows across walking path thru cook line to area below woks. Floor drain is full of soiled and debris. Floor drain cover is covered with tape-holes are covered. Floor drain does not overflow at 3 bay sink, prep sink areas. Drain at hand sink does not over flow when restroom toilets are flushed.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Cornstarch in water 74°F, garlic-in-oil 82°F ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. (Motor oil and penetrate chemical bottles on lower shelf under microwave/ coffee pot station.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Observed cook rinse hands in 3compartment sink after removing sanitary gloves.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (Near bbq oven, has lid and wiping cloth in basin.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. (For two food handlers other than operator who are on duty.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. (Minors in kitchen at end of inspection.) **Warning**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside. Bin of prepped onions , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing at room temperature. Chicken , **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken **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. Egg rolls , walk in cooler
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Shrimp in bowl on 3 comp sink , water turned on **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can; bamboo chute Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of rice; kitchen
  • 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. plastic deli cup inside bag of rice
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - bamboo shoot Corrected On Site. removed from shelf
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200 ppm ; wiping cloths Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked ribs - inside chest freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bin of MSG salt
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. fried noodles in corrugated box without liner ; next to front counter
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked noodles covered during cooling process - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pork barbequer
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensils in handwash sink 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. small wooden bowl inside bin of chopped onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. inspector counts 2
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked wonton - cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above cooked - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 200+ppm - wiping cloths Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door - rear of kitchen
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. beef stored in cans labelled oyster sauce - chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. can containing beef inside chest freezer
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. fail to wear gloves when chopping brocilli
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after answering phone;before preparing food
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. cigarette butt on bottom shelf of prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ingredient scoop in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee food storage area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. bus pan of beef Corrected On Site. placed into walk in cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. can labelled 'oyster sauce' contains freshly chopped scallions
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. raw beef in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind prep table - meat slicer area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls - walk in cooler
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. apron in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bin of prepped brocolli 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. plastice cup inside rice warmer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above prepped celery , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. peas and carrots stored in open can labelled 'oyster sauce'
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls - walk in cooler
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. fail to wear gloves when chopping bell peppers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bbq pork unit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice 45 degr F Corrected On Site. reheated
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above prepped vegetable [walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. asst raw products in multiple chest freezers
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. children's bicycle
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggroll [walk in cooler]
2/7/2011Routine - 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. cooked noodles, egg rolls [wa in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 69 degr F [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. missing from cook's line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of soup [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered meats in chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth on top of bowl of cooked rice [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensil, boxes on & in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washing hands in prep sink, handwash sink inaccessible [mgr states they plan to remove handwash sink ,as it is not accessible or being used
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, used for purposes other than the designated use. washing hands in prep sink
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at wiping cloths
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by storage rack with bulk items, utensil in sink, box on top of sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200 + ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
9/29/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
5/6/2010Routine - 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. egg rolls
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens bathroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/1/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted...to go cartons
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 palmetto bugs Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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