China Taste, 8989 Okeechobee Blvd #104, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA TASTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8989 Okeechobee Blvd #104, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
License #: 6013811
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cooked pork. Manager threw container away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle open no straw. Manager threw water bottle away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Wallet, radio. Manager removed items from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Stand up freezer in front counter area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Over broccoli.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Vinaigrette container cut up, use as a scoop, and in stand up freezer use for holding food.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Stacking of container of prep broccoli uncovered in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of prep table. And under cutting board. Manager placed cloth in wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken teriyaki. Manager placed raw chicken in bottom of teriyaki chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. In cold bar on cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by buckets. Back hand washing sink also blocked. Manager removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) Breaded chicken, 99°, 98°, 100 °, pasta 52°, both chicken 52°, garlic with oil, 78°. corrective action taken, food was placed in walkin cooler after cooling down for up to 2 hours.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.CARDBOARD FOOD SHELVING
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF IN TOP OF COOKSLINE REACHIN **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walkin shelving
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.FOR RICE
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.containers blocking access
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.onions
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGES. WALKIN
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.raw chicken over beef, shrimp
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.COOKED PORK
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED
  • Critical - CAN OF PESTICIDE STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • CARDBOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR
  • Critical - CONTAINERS BLOCK ACCESS TO HANDSINK
  • DUMPSTER LIDS BENT TO OPEN
  • Critical - EGG ROLLS AT 75 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AT ROOM TEMP LESS THAN 4 HOURS: COS: INTO FREEZER 58 DEGRES FAHRENHEIT 30 MIN
  • Critical - FOOD CONTAINERS ON WALKIN FLOOR
  • Critical - FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN WALKIN
  • Critical - NO HANDWASH REMINDER SIGN FOR KITCHEN HAND SINK
  • Critical - NO TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR SANITIZING AGENT
  • Critical - NO VACUUM BREAKER TO MOP SINK
  • REUSE OF TOFU CONTAINERS FOR MEATS AND VEGGIES - WALKIN
  • Critical - THERMOMETER MISSING FROM UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • UTENSILS STORED BETWEE EQUIPMENT
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - rusty shelving - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200 ppm - sanitizer bucket .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of rice - dry storage area .
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of rice - dry storage area .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • 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. bulk bins - dry storage area .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. next to rice steamer .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers - dry storage area .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of noodles - dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over cut vegetables - walkin cooler .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons next to rice steamer .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. preping unit at 47-48 degrees F. service call advised . This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked chicken - walkin cooler .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers - dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of rice.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife .
2/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. boxes of single use cartons, etc. - dry storage area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large container of cooked rice on counter. shallow containers in walkin cooler/freezer advised .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken .
  • 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. dry storage bulk bins.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tongs next to rice steamer.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery sacks - WIF.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. use of bar soap at HWS - kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket - chlorine greater than 200ppm .
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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