Cafe Bich Nga, 8831 49 St N Ste 1, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE BICH NGA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8831 49 St N Ste 1, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
License #: 6216603
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 2/26/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(exhaust fan above stove)
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(cups on shelf in front area)
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.(pot of soup cooking on small burner on ground)
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(old soiled newspapers lining cooler shells throughout)
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.(in back area)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish area)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(in coke cooler in font area)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(containers of white granular substance throughout)
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.(expired 2-1-13)
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(noodles at 71?f on top of small deli style cooler)
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.(small flies around slicer)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.(in back kitchen prep area)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(above 3 compartment sink )
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no hand wash between glove changes)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of soda)
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(water filter pitcher)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags used to line food storae containers of chopped herbs, onions and cabbage)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(beef) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over beverages and produce in reach in coolers in front area)
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(on counter)
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(chopped produce stored in plastic shopping bags)
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(above counter top cooler)
1/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not installed to allow cleaning access.(small deli style cooler in back area not 6 inches off floor)
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(old soiled newspaper and tin foil used to cover shelving in cooking area)
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.(3 on reach in cooler)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(above counter top cooler)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(large pot of soup in small reach in cooler, beoken down into two smaller pots and placed in freezer) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, mop sink, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.(mop sink used to store dirty dishes)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(under cash register)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(on counter)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(chopped produce stored in plastic shopping bags)
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(1 on small deli style cooler in back area)
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(2 live on floor infront of reach in cooler in back area)
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.(front and back doors open and flies and roaches noted in kitchen )
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.(raw beef and produce stored in same box in reach in cooler in front area)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(employee not changing gloves after handeling money then food) Corrected On Site.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(shelving covered with worn/torn tin foil)
  • 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.(touching noodles) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.("home depot" bucket used to store salt)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sprouts at 61 degrees f ice added to prouduct and rechecked at 41 degrees f.)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(containers contain msg, salt and sugar per person in charge)
8/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard on shelf in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed bag of rice stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material in the reach-in freezer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on reachin cooler.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor near stove.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets @ front counter.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic forks in drawer
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(in upright reach in coolers)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front hand wash sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
5/13/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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