Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant, 1123 W Jefferson St, Quincy, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1123 W Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351
License #: 3000266
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can used as a scoop in the sugar bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks on rack near the wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoop made out of a cut plastic jug.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Wait station.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handled stored touching product in the sugar bin.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom and kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cooked chicken, wontons and crab stored in thank you bags in the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed carrots in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 large plastic bins of white powder substances in the dry goods area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above sauce buckets in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken leg bones were pulled out of the trash by cook and placed into pot of water to make stock.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Green all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored beside the salad bar.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 2 hose bibs on the wall near back door of the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic pans stored in hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near the register station. Manager adjusted hot water nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Register station hand wash sink and kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom and kitchen hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 chicken in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green cleaning liquid on cart near the 3 compartment sink.
11/04/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- can used as scoop in sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface- can rack.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface- exterior wall of cook line beside fryers.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing- above hot water heater near dry goods area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- can of Pepsi on prep table.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- bucket of sugar stored uncovered in dry goods area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food- raw beef in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above cabbage in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets- make station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses- several on prep tables in kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- baking powder and sugar bins in dry goods area.
  • 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- 83°f, product held less than 4 hours per manager. Product moved to freezer and brought to 41°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food- raw fish stored above cut cabbage in white reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- 47°f, at white reach-in cooler, product held less than 4 hours per manager. Product moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food- spray bottle of glass cleaner stored above tortillas at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink- sponge in hand wash sink at front counter and large 2 prong utensil at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- front counter and kitchen hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind entire three compartment sink Asa well as prep sink.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red tank at server station next to hot bar.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Pan of bread crumbs adjacent prep sink.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. On cook line
  • Basic - In-use ice cream scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At ice cream cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handel in bin of bread crumbs on dry storage shelves adjacent prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Tongs in the food product of sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, fried pickles, cheese wontons on buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash ink next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. 5 large bags of cut raw chicken, and 1 large bag of shredded beef in Togo bags in blue ice cream freezer in storage room next to back door of kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Imitation crab meat.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door reach in under make station at cook line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser hanging on glass shield at flat top grill in server station.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spey bottle with yellow substance on prep counter at server station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine next to cold bar at server station.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. On prep table adjacent three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cashier station.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server station and kitchen. **Warning**. Time extension until December 2 2013.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Monday December 2nd 2013. **Warning**
10/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handles of food prep sink soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On rack near server station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food stored above container of rice with exposed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Multiple containers of flour, sugar, rice. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Scoop for ice cream. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator, make station, and table top reach in. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen hand wash sink not working. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door frames. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Tall white freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Ice cream cones for customer dispensing stored in plastic container, not protected with paper sleeves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door frame soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and mold like substance. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid under front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rim of rice cooker. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server station and kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall white freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **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. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Monday December 2nd 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid under front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense seasoning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handles of food prep sink soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On rack near server station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to cover foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food stored above container of rice with exposed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Multiple containers of flour, sugar, rice. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pan laying in bread crumb container. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives stored between soiled equipment and tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Scoops for macaroni and cheese and coleslaw with handles laying in products. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Scoop for ice cream. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator, make station, and table top reach in. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen hand wash sink not working. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Gloves being reused. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door frames. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Tall white freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Ice cream cones for customer dispensing stored in plastic container, not protected with paper sleeves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door frame soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and mold like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep tables. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken left at room temperature, at 80° F at 2 hour mark. Moved to freezer by person in charge. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5-10 in back storage area. Several around tables near bathrooms. This violation must be corrected by October 1st 2013. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chow mein noodles on buffet not protected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Multiple containers of sauces and dressing in walk in cooler with mold like substances on the outside and rims of jugs. Discarded by person in charge. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Multiple dead flies in storage area and near bathrooms. This violation must be corrected by October 1st 2013. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid under front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-krab 44° F, macaroni and cheese 45° F, raw chicken 45° F, coleslaw 45° F. White refrigerator-cheese 56° F, shrimp 60° F-cheese and shrimp not held more than 4 hours and moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter, cut cabbage, and she'll eggs, not held more than 4 hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Buffet-chicken 130° F, egg rolls 118° F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in buffet room. This violation must be corrected by October 1st 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Make station and small black cutting board. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rim of rice cooker. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server station and kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall white freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station. **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. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Monday December 2nd 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid under front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
9/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights over kitchen food preparation tables and grill lack shields/covers.
  • Basic - Multiple food items (chicken, pork, and beef) inside kitchen deep freezers uncovered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store (beef, pork, and chicken) food inside reach in coolers and freezers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed establishment thawing frozen shrimp at room temperature at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler inside kitchen in poor repair. No food held inside.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near back door.
  • High Priority - Kitchen employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds at rear sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at kitchen at 61F, manager states butter has not been held longer than four hours.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored over leafy lettuce inside walk in cooler.
  • 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. Manager lacks knowledge of big 5 food borne illnesses and symptoms.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service staff utilizing front hand wash sink to clean utensils.
  • Intermediate - Interior of kitchen reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue and other unsanitary substances.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink for less than 20 seconds.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris and rust.
  • 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 in walk in cooler held over 24 hours without date mark.
2/1/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights over kitchen food preparation tables and grill lack shields/covers.
  • Basic - Multiple food items (chicken, pork, and beef) inside kitchen deep freezers uncovered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store (beef, pork, and chicken) food inside reach in coolers and freezers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed establishment thawing frozen shrimp at room temperature at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler inside kitchen in poor repair. No food held inside.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near back door.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches located behind kitchen reach in freezer, located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches under kitchen cooking equipment along wall baseboards located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Manager states establishment is working to obtain professional pest services.
  • 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 kitchen employee preparing sliced melons and other PHF/TCS without gloves at rear kitchen preparation table.
  • High Priority - Kitchen employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds at rear sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at kitchen at 61F, manager states butter has not been held longer than four hours.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored over leafy lettuce inside walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5-10 live roaches located behind kitchen reach in freezer, located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Observed approximately 5-10 live roaches under kitchen cooking equipment along wall baseboards located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Manager states establishment is working to obtain professional pest services.
  • 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. Manager lacks knowledge of big 5 food borne illnesses and symptoms.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service staff utilizing front hand wash sink to clean utensils.
  • Intermediate - Interior of kitchen reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue and other unsanitary substances.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink for less than 20 seconds.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris and rust.
  • 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 in walk in cooler held over 24 hours without date mark.
2/1/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights over kitchen food preparation tables and grill lack shields/covers.
  • Basic - Multiple food items (chicken, pork, and beef) inside kitchen deep freezers uncovered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store (beef, pork, and chicken) food inside reach in coolers and freezers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed establishment thawing frozen shrimp at room temperature at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler inside kitchen in poor repair. No food held inside.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near back door.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches located behind kitchen reach in freezer, located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches under kitchen cooking equipment along wall baseboards located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Manager states establishment is working to obtain professional pest services.
  • 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 kitchen employee preparing sliced melons and other PHF/TCS without gloves at rear kitchen preparation table.
  • High Priority - Kitchen employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds at rear sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at kitchen at 61?F, manager states butter has not been held longer than four hours.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored over leafy lettuce inside walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5-10 live roaches located behind kitchen reach in freezer, located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Observed approximately 5-10 live roaches under kitchen cooking equipment along wall baseboards located directly across from kitchen food preparation table. Manager states establishment is working to obtain professional pest services.
  • 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. Manager lacks knowledge of big 5 food borne illnesses and symptoms.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service staff utilizing front hand wash sink to clean utensils.
  • Intermediate - Interior of kitchen reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue and other unsanitary substances.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink for less than 20 seconds.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris and rust.
  • 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 in walk in cooler held over 24 hours without date mark.
1/31/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at waitress beverage are. **Repeat Violation**
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans at buffet area not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bowl stored in soy sauce and cut jug used as scoop in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers inside and throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed boxes of napkins, cups, etc stored on floor of rear dry storage area near restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build up of dust and dirt on fan at rear of establishment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on surfaces surrounding knife holders near kitchen preparation tables.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair leaking in kitchen preparation area. Observed ceiling tiles throughout establishment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pan at preparation area of kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at kitchen preparation table.
  • Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground at rear of establishment near back door.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized bowls at front line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath front line and other equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor (carrots and chicken in walk in cooler). Observed cabbage and oil stored on kitchen floor. Observed boxes of fortune cookies stored on floor of dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed front handwash sink at sushi bar used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet pan stored inside sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at walk in cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at waitress beverage station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar and ice cream area observed utensils stored in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of kitchen microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of kitchen reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen knives stored in crevices between front line table and preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed pain reliever stored in food preparation table in kitchen.
  • Observed plastic cups not properly air-dried stacked at waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous chicken and shrimp thawed at room temperature in the mop sink of establishment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn starch held at 62?F in kitchen (voluntarily discarded by operator). Observed pork and shrimp held 52?F at front line reach in cooler (voluntarily discarded by operator). Observed RTE cooked sushi held at 61?F at buffet area. Not held longer than four hours per operator. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over RTE imitation crab inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over RTE imitation krab in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over RTE broccoli in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed reuse of single-service glove for breading in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food in kitchen and throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed chicken, chopped onions, and shrimp uncovered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed Chicken Wings at 116?F, S and S Chicken at 91?F, and Chicken Nuggets at 119?F at buffet area. Not held longer than four hours. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, chicken, pork, etc prepared and held longer than 24 hours with no date marking in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Croutons, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and ice cream comes at buffet area not protected.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry at rear of kitchen area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses through kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name at waitress station.
  • handwashing sink plumbing system in disrepair at front sushi bar area. Sink does not drain properly.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in corner of waitress beverage area.
  • Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils in rear kitchen. Repeat Violation: 09-APR-2012
  • Observed boxes of napkins, foam cups, straws, etc stored on floor of dry storage room near rear restrooms.
  • Observed build-up of dust, dirt, and old clothes beneath buffet bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substances in the interior of ice machine near waitress beverage area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and leaking in lobby area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at kitchen preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed Large container of oil open and stored on floor beneath kitchen cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of Fanta drink syrups stored on floor of waitress beverage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of fortune cookies stored on floor by pressure washer at rear reach in freezer area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fortune cookies and ice cream cones stored on floor of rear dry storage room near restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed front handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager utilizing front handwash sink to clean pot.
  • Observed front reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation: 09-APR-2012
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near three compartment sink utilized to store dishes.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at waitress beverage area ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in kitchen tube.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense seasonings ands salts in kitchen.
  • Observed kitchen reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef held at 54 F at front line. Manager states item has not been held longer than four hours. Repeat Violation: 09-APR-2012
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed and cut onions inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed cooked meatballs, ready to eat immitation crab, beef, numerous sauces, and chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation: 09-APR-2012
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed Meatballs at 120 F and Pork at 99 F at buffet line. Per Manager items were not held longer than four hours.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at front counter.
  • Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid insect killer for residence use only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Can of Mountain Dew on preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed black mold like substances on reach-in cooler gaskets at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed box of oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed carrots and onions stored on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair throughout kitchen and storage area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener at kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Handwash sink used to stored food trays at kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used for food storage at reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken heled at 45 F at kitchen. Not held longer than four hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Raw beef thawing at room temperature at kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw chicken stored over produce in walk in cooler.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Gallon jug cut to use as rice scoop.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves att kitchen refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Dish detergent stored with thawing raw beef inside kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Fish in reach in freezer in rear of establishment.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing; 0 ppm - not using properr manual dishwashing procedure - no sanitizing step. Left instructions handout. Do not use dishes not properly sanitiized.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen - using toilet paper.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment; disconnected and in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; can of coke and glass of water.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; buckets of sauce, bag of cabbage and box of peppers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; blocked by plastic pans.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs in between bboxes of produce.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; one women's stall locked.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi on buffet at 59F-72F - left Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over produce; shrimp over cucumbers.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cook line.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; dish soap by bbq sauce on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; bulk sugar, shrimp and beef in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; wings at 129F and meatballs at 105F on buffet (less than 4 hours) - suggest Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. bowl with no handle being used as a scoop, rice.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed properly- non-food grade drill underneath make table.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with pans; hws next to 3CS.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. wd-40 and degreaser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fryer oil.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. syrup for soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. can opener, pizza cutter, vegetable peeler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. thank you bags in reach in freezer, shrimp and beef.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. behind cookline.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach and dish detergent next to sauce.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. raid with utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at mongolian bbq station.
3/23/2011Routine - 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; meatball skewers, lobster rolls in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; potato starch.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; cream cheese 65F and krab 48F at sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature; ribs.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water; shrimp at 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; raw pork ribs over produce, green beans.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; raw cut poork over produce, cabbage.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; buckets of sauces, bag of onions, crate of green beans in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; container of rice and boxes of salad oil in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; boxes of soda in server's station.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; meat, fish and chicken in freezers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; buckets of sauces, tubs of prepped vegetables, meatball skewers, lobster rolls, etc. in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; dessert cakes on buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; urn of tea in server's station.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; shallow pan of cooked shrimp sitting directly on open flat of shell eggs.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; ice cream scops.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle used as a scoop in rice and potato starch.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags used for freezer storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cook's line.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knives.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; sushi bar sink blocked with pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; dish area sink blocked with plastic pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; server's station.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored; Shout and dish soap with vinegars and clean pans.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM CONES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TEA. 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. SUGAR. 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. CORN STARCH. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup of black substance inside ice bin.
  • Clean bowls & cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner. BUFFET BAR.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS & NAPKINS.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. NEAR BACK DOOR & DISH AREA.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
3/1/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin at front counter.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sunflower seeds and bacon bits at buffet.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Flour, rice in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corn starch in dry storage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Ice cream scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Front counter has soiled spatulas and scrubbie in sink.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Kitchen sink has bag of onions on it and a tray of egg rolls.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. In kitchen a live turtle in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cooked shrimp at sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mat.
  • Observed menu's used to line food containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab on menu is imitation crab.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Lobster roll on buffet and menu is imitation.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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