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Mandarin Express, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy St 1055, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: MANDARIN EXPRESS
Address: 1500 Apalachee Pkwy St 1055, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Type: Permanent Food Service
License #: 4701025
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/20/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to prepped broccoli florettes in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken next to beans.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; pooled eggs over prepped carrots in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; buckets of soy sauce and boxes of fry oil in storage area.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; sugar.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in salt.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
09/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated garlic and other items held at 60 F in make table.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken held at room temperature with no Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table at cook line not maintaining 41 F or below.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in ice water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands after handling beverage.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Black and Decker drill used for mixing food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between fryers and wok.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; under handles at make table and at walk in cooler handles.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid Max Bug Barrier not for restaurant use.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested by exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 99 F SINCE 10:30 DISCARD LEFTOVERS AT 2:30.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BOURBON CHICKEN AT 130. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TEA
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. FORKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
2/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab on menu is imatation Krab.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action




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