China Lake Chinese Restaurant, 1562 Ne 165 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA LAKE CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1562 Ne 165 St, Miami, FL 33162
License #: 2317195
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood 52°, pork 53°, ham 51°, for less than 4 hours, moved to cooler to reduce temperature **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 54°, chicken 53° less than 4 hours
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 30 plus live roaches found on steam table and 6 live roaches around 3-comp sink area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
  • 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.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Under stove
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.FRYER
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.stove
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.back door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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