Kimbo Chinese Food Take Out, 9612 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KIMBO CHINESE FOOD TAKE OUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9612 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33626
License #: 3916916
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Under 3-compartment sink
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash 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. In walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with single service item above prep table.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 each cans of Thick soy sauce, dented/swollen cans
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 49° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice, 15 pounds.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Bean sprouts 50°
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the 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. Prepped chicken , rice , cooked chicken.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk rice, sugar , cornstarch containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cooked rice/ Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans/ back storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • 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. Garlic/oil mixture 7 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches between equipment on cook's line, Reach in cooler/steam talble. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Cooked rice, chicken wings, prepped vegetables, Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
10/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table shelf and on top of ice maker
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Wd40 on top of ice maker
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Portioned/ prepped items walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler, sauces.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook's line / reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, cut veggies.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions/walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar, cornstarch.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. home depot buckets used for storage of bulk items.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken, pork over produce Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. next to restroom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls, pork, chicken.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. fried rice at 51 degrees from the night before .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in doors .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin freezer/pork,chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back/kitchen.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cabbage/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shelled eggs over egg rolls
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer .
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. garlic containers.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. 2 floor drains not properly grouted.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken/walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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