King Express, 2225 W Oakridge Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KING EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2225 W Oakridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
License #: 5804647
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. / upstairs storage area.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. / raw chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. / raw shell eggs over RTE / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ on storage rack / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. / walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / under 3 bay sink / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / chicken wings at 105F on cook line / less than 2 hours / reheated to 178F / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. / raw chicken over raw beef / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. / front counter.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. / kitchen.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. / raw chicken / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. / raw shell eggs over roast pork / reach in cooler / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / raw chicken over sauces / walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. / front counter.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling / noodles in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. / walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. / purple liquid bottle / back kitchen.
10/16/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / cook line.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. / product was discarded / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. / under deep fryer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit / reach in cooler / cook line / **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / egg wash at 45F / less than 1 hour / prep area.
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. / WIC
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / reach in cooler / cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / sanitizing bucket / front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / baby corn at 46F / more than 4 hours / operator discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. / over 200 ppm / sanitizing bucket near 3 bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. / operator stated that he already renew all employees training but forgot to bring them in.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. / purple liquid bottle / back kitchen.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only. / above the oven.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. / back door.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. / walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in wall. / throughout the kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. / base wall inside women restroom.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / throughout the kitchen.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. / front counter and dry storage room.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. / front counter and dry storage room.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. / walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / kitchen / Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only. / above the oven.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. / scoop for salt container / dry storage area / next to 3 bay sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / throughout the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. / cook changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. / female employee / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall. / throughout the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / egg wash at 50F for 1 hour per operator / prep area / advice operator to move the product back to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found / observed 2 small live roaches in dry storage room / 10 dead roaches in upper level storage room, front counter next to ice machine and small storage area next to 3 bay sink area. / 24 hour warning per Valarie Freeman. This violation must be corrected by : 7-11-2012.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / sweet and sour chicken / walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. / base wall inside women restroom.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. / back door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / wonton made 2 days ago.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. / Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / a bottle with dark yellow liquid on prep table.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. /
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / reach in cooler / cookline.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. / chlorine over 200ppm / sanitizing bucket / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / walk in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. / babycorn and bamboo shoots / reach in cooler / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / observed chicken held at 46F / reach in cooler / cookline. Operator removed the product to walk in cooler to keep the temperature at 41F or below / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, air vents over cook's lines .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage rack by back food preparation area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squeeze bottles in the cook's line.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked, pork, chicken , eggrolls inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squeeze bottles in cook's line with clear liquid by cook's line.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cook.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, cook when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, back kitchen area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, in the 2nd floor storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Light not functioning back kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, bottle of nail polish removal and nail paints stored next to onions in the dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, 2nd floor storage room.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit, not working properly.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures, thermometer broken.
  • Critical. Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water , chicken 65 degrees Fahrenheit thawing in sink. 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 container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, for rice scoop.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine, for quaternary sanitizer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, gray plastic containers stored as clean on rack.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood system.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
12/15/2009Routine - 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. ie; chicken; , pork, shrimps , noodles ric
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ie; eggs over sauces; meat top shelf oner sauces under
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair shelving in wic
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on shelves in wic
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on bulk foof containrs
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. @ back screen door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. @ back
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

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