Great Wall Chinese Takeout, 1127 N 62 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT WALL CHINESE TAKEOUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1127 N 62 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33702
License #: 6214921
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink end of cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. In reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live under three compartment sink **Warning** upon callback 4/29/14 12 live under three compartment sink. 1 live on walk in cooler door. 1 live next to reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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. Chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
4/29/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink end of cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. In reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live under three compartment sink **Warning** upon callback 4/29/14 12 live under three compartment sink. 1 live on walk in cooler door. 1 live next to reach in freezer. (Upon second callback 4/29/14 2 live under three compartment sink. 1 live on walk in cooler door, 1 live on floor near prep table)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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. Chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
4/29/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink end of cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. In reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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. Chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
4/29/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Carrots **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice next to refrigerator **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink end of cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. In reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live under three compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken in reach in freezer unwrapped and freezer burned **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Garlic n oil **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 209ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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. Chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour bin **Warning**
4/28/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bulk container
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions, cabbage, multiple items in walk in cooler
  • 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. No lid **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food prep on top of garbage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep table and reach in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Egg roll, pork, chicken wings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beef, chicken, multiple items
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white bins
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Water and flour 81°F moved to reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cold water shut off **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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, pork, cooked chicken, various items in walk in cooler
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry food products.
  • Basic - Build-up of raw meat debris and splash on reach in freezer shelves.
  • Basic - Clean meat grinder parts stored in dirty bin on lower prep table shelf.
  • Basic - Containers of sauces of food stored on floor in kitchen and uncovered. Lids put on containers during inspection.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw, whole fish in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Observed scoop for dry food bin washed and rinsed in empty 3 bay sink. Bays were not properly filled for 3 stage wash, rinse, sanitize.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut down gallon container used as a scoop. Handle and neck not designed for reuse, proper cleaning. Cardboard box cut down and used as food container cover, contacting food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in dry food products? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Meat residue on shelf of reach in freezer where raw meat was stored unwrapped, directly on shelf next to packaged plant food.
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Large white containers of various grain products have Chinese label with English labels rubbed off. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw meat not covered or wrapped in upright freezer and is stored directly on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled paper used to line food-contact shelves at bottom of prep table where dry storage goods are held.
  • Basic - Two cooks with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked battered meats cooling on cookline. **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. Raw chicken over raw beef on wrapped sheet trays in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Dry food scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer reads 20°F in ice water that is 32°F.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One hand wash sink blocked by saran wrap box stored on basin. Another hand wash sink filled with utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unclear about when to use 3 bay sink for wash, rinse, sanitize. Observed dishes washed and rinsed only. Upon questioning of process, operator mentioned that 3 bay is used at the end of the night. Operator did not seem clear that all dishes and utensils need to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized at all times of sink use.
  • 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 roll in bulk volume in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris at back of slicer blade.
7/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Some sort of fish in walk in cooler on top of bucket of sauce)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( 2 in gasket in beverage cooler, 15 dead stuck to back of fire extinguisher sign, 2 on floor in forage room)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(3 live in gasket of home style cooler across from fryers, 1 behind fire extinguisher sign behind up right reach in freezer, 3 behind foil tape in door frame of storage room, 2 behind magnetic knife rack near 3 compartment 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.
5/31/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Some sort of fish in walk in cooler on top of bucket of sauce)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/31/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(on shelving next to cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Above walk in)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(bottled water)
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Some sort of fish in walk in cooler on top of bucket of sauce)
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back kitchen door)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(around cove molding in restroom)
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cabbage on cooks line at 67°f, moved to cooler)
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( 2 in gasket in beverage cooler, 15 dead stuck to back of fire extinguisher sign, 2 on floor in forage room)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(3 live in gasket of home style cooler across from fryers, 1 behind fire extinguisher sign behind up right reach in freezer, 3 behind foil tape in door frame of storage room, 2 behind magnetic knife rack near 3 compartment sink)
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.(too many dry droppings in storage room to count)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(front sink blocked by plastic wrap, back sink blocked by pans)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(restroom)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/30/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition.(coving coming off, hole in corner )
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on cooks line)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.(in freezer near front area)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (In chest freezer)
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back kitchen door has hole)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.(food items in walk in cooler that are not in the cooling process must be covered)
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(front area)
  • 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 food bins)
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cut cabbage on cooks line at 78?f) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.(menus used to line trays of cooked egg rolls)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.(in back room near water heater)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken wings stored on top of a bucket of sauce in walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. (Raw frozen chicken stored over oozed pork and shrimp toast in reach in freezer)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by Plastic wrap)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.(cooked ribs at 100?f and cooked chicken at 98?f, both left at room temperature to cool, both moved to walk in cooler)
  • 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 tools, cooked meats)
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(soiled paper used to line shelving)
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(chopped broccoli put back into newspaper lined box that broccoli was delivered in)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(in home style reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.(cell phone stored in container with ginger root)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over shredded cabbage in walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes,cans/bottles) reused for the storage of food. (old water bottles used tto store cooking liquid, old tin cans used to store meats and chopped produce)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(on cooks line)
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.(back screen door on kitchens broken)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(on floor near back door)
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 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 encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken left on counter to cool) 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.(throught)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(cream cheese) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(cooked chicken at 72-78 degrees f on speed rack in kitchen area, placed in freezer)
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.(employees unaware on cooling methods, and proper hand washing)
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by dishes in back area)
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(talking on the phone then proceded to work with food with no hand wash)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked dumplings and chicken cooked during inspection left at room temperature to cool temperature checked at 101 degrees f moved to walk in cooler)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(menus used under chopped produce)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked chicken on speed racks at 72-78 degrees f , placed in freezer to cool)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(dumplings that had just been cooked left at room temperature to cool, moved to working cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw meat, chicken , beef, pork over produce in walk n cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw pork on trays on top of single service items, over cooked chicken, on top of bags of rice) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(tin cans used to store chopped produce and other items)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.(back kitchen screen door not self closing and propped open)
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.(employees working with produce on table in front area that also had purses/drawing items, phones etc. )
2/15/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(at hand sink closest to cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(fried rice left at room temperature to cool, rice at 117 degrees f when checked, moved to cooler on sheet pan) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic in oil on cooks line at 84 degrees f, moved to freezer unit and rechecked at 43 degrees f ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket corrected to 100ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(old katchup cans used to store chopped produce, old raw shell egg box used to store bags of fried wontons )
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(broccoli put back into dirty box after preparation)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(egg rolls, cooked pork, cooked chicken )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
9/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
7/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken & beef stored over lettuce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over yellow rice in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bags food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 containers in rice
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. egg crate & pan in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom toilet lid in disrepair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield near hot water heater
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed bag of cabbage stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. rice
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. onions in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is ready-to-eat. sugar in dry storage area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage in reachin freezer
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks & floor of reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin freezer, cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. deep fat fryers.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. hwh
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at wok line handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at employee restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in some kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered frozen egg rolls in deep freezer between use.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on wok line cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Employee restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at employee restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed wok line / fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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