168 Chinese Restaurant, 7721 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 168 CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7721 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5807222
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/8/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Expired license displayed.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated residue. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cook apron covering rice in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of Raw beef in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of seafood in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Two door upright reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salt scooped with plastic container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water held at room temperature; 74 degrees fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables In the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemical spray bottle next to bulk container of salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sprouts in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with yellow liquid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose attached at steam well.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potato starch. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of heavy soiled material on cutting board .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth is used to cover egg rolls in walk in cooler .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Server is handling soup,rice at kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted rust on can opener.Operator replaced can opener with new one. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food is covered while cooling . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food storage containers in poor condition. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Lemons at drink station.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Fish in walk in freezer .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in clean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of white reach-in freezer soiled at side of the door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch held less than four hours on cooks' line ,placed on ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Open package of beef stored over green onions at walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Open package of chicken stored over beef in walk in freezer .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of reach in freezer .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Paper plates in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Chinese herb at dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed trays of noodles stacked on top of each other at servers' area .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler .Tofu.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bleach in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Cleaver by reach in cooler in cooks' line area .
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
9/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Back door is not closed.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Rice in walk in cooler.Stop Sale.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Food storage containers with Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table .Slicer area.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Storage racks in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Outside walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Server handling soup. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (dishwasher, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched cooked chicken . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Reach in freezer with food outside mens' restroom .
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Behind equipment on cooks' line.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Ice is inside handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Servers' area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside freezer door By corn starch area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside white freezer door at the entrance of kitchen ..
  • Critical - Observed server handled dirty dishes but did not wash his hands when he served other guests,
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Corn starch ;
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Fried noodles .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Prepped vegetable containers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Prepped celery and tofu.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Behind ice machine .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Behind oven area.
  • Critical - Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.Chicken freezer .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at the ice machine area.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Potato starch container.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Makeline reach in cooler before the wok area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on the prep surface with the foil serving containers and other utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Maintain all the storage shelves clean.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Too much grease build up on the side of the wok cooking area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the makeline reach in cooler at the cookline.
  • 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. Operator removing soiled utensils from the tables, putting on clean glove on one hand, without washing his hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Handsink at the waite area being used for dumping. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Carrots in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the roasting oven too encrusted with grease .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Makeline reach in cooler inside soiled with food debris.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at the handsink next to ice machine .
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Trash cans storing the rice, cornstarch .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch at the cookline at 91 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 61 degrees, reach in cooler, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle under the microwave area in the kitchen .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Chopping knives stored between the reach in cooler and the prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Stainless steel reach in cooler before the fryers .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning containers in the dry storage area.
5/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed bowls of noodles stored on top of each other in servers' area.
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside grease pit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed holes in wall.Three comp sink area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Open package of raw chicken stored next to scallops in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Oven cleaner in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed snow peas stored over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.Under hood suppression system.
  • Critical - Vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Mushroom in reach in cooler.
2/21/2011Routine - 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.General Tso's chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Bean sprouts held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Fried chicken covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Chili in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw shrimp stored over pork bun in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed open package of chicken stored over french fries in upright freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Carrots in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Bean sprouts .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in handling food in storage area.Face.
  • Observed cardboard box used as shelf cover under prep table.
  • Observed cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable.White cutting board in kitchen .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease deposit.Wok in cooks' line. greater than
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Plumbing lines by wok area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust by cooks line and walk in cooler..
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.WD 40 stored by clean lids under prep table.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Floor cleaner at cleaning station .
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held less than four hours transferred to another cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered rice,vegetables in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Server.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Three comp sink area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Degreaser in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed chicken stored on floor,while it is prepped .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Brocolli,beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food washing hands with gloves on the hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Servers' area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Outside wok in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
9/23/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in freezer .Raw chicken stored over shrimp. in walk
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Brocolli,cabbage.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled dishes then engage in food preparation without washing hands and put gloves on in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable throughout the establishment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.White freezer at entrance of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on ice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease deposits.Steamer wok in kitchen.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Degreaser in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
8/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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