Chinatown, 3101 Pga Blvd #l217, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINATOWN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3101 Pga Blvd #l217, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2816
License #: 6008080
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cookline
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.sugar
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.chicken/3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic spoons/frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.chlorine/kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/salt/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.beef/peppers/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.reach in cooler/chicken/cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Beef/chicken/shrimps/rif/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen/frontline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.eggrolls/main reach in cooler
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.sugar/kitchen
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser/kitchen
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.kitchen
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.chicken/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic spoons/frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Chicken/beef
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline **Corrected On-Site**
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine > 200 ppm.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine .
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery sacks - reachin freezer .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.all Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.construction material
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.prep cooler/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.flour/kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-09-1 Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.chicken
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.sugar
4/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 04/11/11.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.wontons /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.chicken
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.sugar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
2/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.chicken /kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/chicken /reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.eggs/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen Repeat Violation.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.pork/shrimp/reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/10.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken /cookline
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.prep coolers/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.seafood/reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.kitchen /utensils
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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