Far East Enterprises Llc, 3425 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAR EAST ENTERPRISES LLC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3425 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309
License #: 4703130
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at both cold hold prep units in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed within closed containers of MSG, rice, Vietnamese rice and cornstarch in kitchen. **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. Observed rice paddle handle in direct contact with rice within closed rice warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at cold hold prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed on wall behind food slicer.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed stew and noodles in walk-in cooler that were prepared the previous night around 8pm per operator at 46°F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stew and noodles at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Operator stated that both items were prepared the previous night around 8pm.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed ice in basin of handwash sink at server drink station area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station handwash sink next to ice machine. Observed operator located that soap dispenser had fallen behind the ice machine.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelf under table supporting range/grill top. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed on floor under fryers and wok cooking station.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed in corner of kitchen underneath oven.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed closed containers of cornstarch, flour and MSG with scoop handles laying in direct contact with food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in white refrigerator at wait station soup preparation area. Observed whipped cream and bean sprouts held in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG and salt removed from original packaging and unlabeled as to container's contents. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh minced garlic mixed with oil at about 3:30pm at 86°F. Operator stated that garlic mix had been out since about 11 for peak service during lunch. Observed garlic mix discarded and replaced with fresh batch at 43°F. 12/18/13. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Observed fresh minced garlic mixed with oil on cart at cookline at 86°F. Operator stated it had been out for use during peak service and had been out in use since about 11am. Observed mixture discarded and replaced with garlic mix that temped at 43°F. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employee engaged in food prep wearing gloves, answer cell phone and then return to food prep without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance in unlabeled spray bottle on drainboard of 3 compartment sink. 12/18/13 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of granulated sugar and in container of dry uncooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Observed employee plating food to go with soup as a customer's choice additive. Observed bare hand contact with basil leaves, lime wedges and uncooked slices of jalapeo. Establishment was advised to use tongs provided or to wear gloves when plating ingredients. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil mix at 67°F. Owner stated it had been on cart during lunch rush and was moved to cold hold prep unit at start of inspection. At almost an hour later, garlic in oil mix was observed at 57°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance in unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop in close container of Japanese rice. Container was removed. **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. Observed scoop laying in cooked white rice in steamer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Handwash sink near dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple substance in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. Rice. Steamer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items walkin.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MOP IN FRONT OF HANDWASH SINK BY ICE MACHINE.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN CORN STARCH BIN. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated buildup. FAN VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. EMPLOYEE RINSED GLOVES OFF WITH WATER.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE TEA IN SERVER STATION.
  • 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.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR AND SALT BINS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BROCCOLI, ONIONS, CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. VEGETABLE OIL. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. GREASY SCRUB BRUSH IN HWS BY BAR.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HOSE ATTACHED TO HAND WASH SINK BY DRY STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEAN SPROUTS AT 70 . Repeat Violation. OBSERVED OPERATOR THROW AWAY THE SPROUTS. RECOMMENDED TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the back stockroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed a bottle of hand soap inside the handsink in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed a towel inside the handsink in the waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed beans sprout at 61 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen,customer put beans sprout in the trash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Observed chicken setting out at three compartment sink thawing at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food,(chicken) on the three compartment sink area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle on the three compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soup spoons observed with handles every which way. Not presented so that only the handle is touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Krab Ragoon on menu description reads "Crab meat.....it is imitation crab meat. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in bulk sugar, and msg. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon white rice in rice cooker. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, back kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Observed National Registry employee training however it was copies not original certification. Must have originals for each person. This must be corrected by next unannounced inspection.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice svoops stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Storage totes for bulk sugar and bulk salt, msg, rice, flour.
  • Critical - Observed onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 4/14/11
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked lomein pasta, cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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