China King Buffet, 535 Pine Island Rd Unit D, North Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KING BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 535 Pine Island Rd Unit D, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
License #: 4605545
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Trays of chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cookline.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken over produce in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods in WIC not date marked. Manager claims foods are 1-2 days old.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Onions and potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs next to RTE in make table. **Corrected On-Site**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back over walkin cooler
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. WIC
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris and rust.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sauce and crispy thing **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelet.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Stored with foods in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler andfreezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fruits and vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Hose hooked to faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.observed opening over walkin freezer
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed reachin sandwich box across from wok
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed on walkin cooler floor
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chicken 47f and mussels 47 f pasta 47f In reachin cooler arcoss from woks This violation must be corrected by : 8.30.2012.
8/29/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed sand box acrosd from woks not holding phf below 41f
  • Drain cover(s) missing. by 3 comp sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed broken tile under fryolater
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premise observed dead roach on floor
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken cracked lexan lids
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed shelfs unclean dry storage
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed sheet pans unclean
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairsandwich box in disrepair
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chicken @ 47f in sand box
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observedpasta 46f in sandbox across from wok
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed pie tin reused
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.observed by disheasher
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. observed medicine stored on line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed kitchen staff without hair restraints
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.observed bus pan of ribs defrosting on kitchen floor
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.excessive boxes outside
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed on walkinfreezer floor
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed heavy grease on hood system
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed foid on floor in walkin freezers
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed bulk food contaiiners unclean
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed stainless insert w/o handles used to scoop iice
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. main sand box
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. mi;k jug used as a scoop
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.egg rolls 45f and bbq ribs 45f in pepsi unit upon callback eggrolls 79f chicken pieces 79f and wong tong 80f in pepsi unit in pepsi unit stop sale issued for food in unit
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pepsi nit upon callback pepsi unit in use not holding PHF below 41f
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. upon callback not complied
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walkin cooler doors upon calllback not complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. visable rust on pepsi unit upon callback not complied
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on prep table. upon callback not complied
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. bottom of rear door. upon calkback not done
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. exterior of walkin freezer upon callback walls in disrepair
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. metal torn and has jagged edges at base of walkin doors
7/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken skewers @86 f in kitchen on speed rack operator has cooled down to 56f with 2hr time frame Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.egg rolls 45f and bbq ribs 45f in pepsi unit
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.crab salad @55f on buffet
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pepsi nit
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. stem thermometers off by 6 degrees . demonstrated too owner how tto calibrate thermometers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over produce in walkin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over produce in walkin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. lexan containers broken cracked
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walkin cooler doors
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. visable rust on pepsi unit
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on prep table
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.#10 can reuseed to house sauce in sand bx
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. #1 can reused to house utensils
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. noted by wall in store room
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. bottom of rear door
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. exterior of walkin freezer
  • Observed wall in disrepair. metal torn and has jagged edges at base of walkin doors
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on kitchen line shelves
7/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. not complied wip next routine inspection
6/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.2# 10 cans of loquats severly dented
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food containers by hot water heater
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.food stored on old egg slates to drain grease on shelfs by fryers
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. chopped pork storedm in old oyster sauce can
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ladle in ketchup #10 can
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. visable rust on kitchen shelves
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. walkin box z#10 cans of ketchup tr-used to house food
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.old cans of oyster sauce reused to house sugar
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.observed at 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed soiled ice cream machiner gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand set at utility sink leakkng
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. from condensor
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.rear dppr
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • 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 observed 2 training card on site 7 people engage in food prep
4/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. products on cold buffet (cut melon, eggs, sushi)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. pepsi cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. seafood in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored on cookline and waitstation. Corrected On Site.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef and chicken holding at 47 degrees F. in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site. products placed into proper refrigeration. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melons holding at 51 degrees F. on cold buffet line. Corrected On Site. products discarded. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melons holding at 49 degrees F. in summit reachin cooler. Corrected On Site. products discarded. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/09.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. seafood holding at 103 degrees F. at buffet line. Corrected On Site. products discarded. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. summit reachin cooler holding at 49 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken stored above raw seafood in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw seafood in upright cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers. rice, flour, cornstarch
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cloth used to dry dishes
7/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/21/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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