Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 4220 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4220 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-1033
License #: 4702484
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Make station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under cook line.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Table fan beside prep table.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between make station and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Ground pork and chicken in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Raw shrimp and chicken stored above unwashed cabbage in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Fish.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Animal cage in back storage room. No animal on site. Observed chicken droppings in cage and owner stated he previously had a chicken in the cage for his own personal use. Owner immediately removed cage from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Beside cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground pork, chicken, ribs and fish in reach-in freezer. Flour bins in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Garlic in oil at cook line at 82°f. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box lids used to store egg rolls. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door display case: ambient 53°f, egg rolls 53°f, ribs 53°f, Krab Rangoon 51°f, raw chicken 51°f, cook shrimp 56°f, beef wonton 52°f, product held more than 4 hours per manager. See stop sale. Owner adjusted cooler settings and temperature dropped 2°f, during the inspection.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Glass door display case: ambient 53°f, egg rolls 53°f, ribs 53°f, Krab Rangoon 51°f, raw chicken 51°f, cook shrimp 56°f, beef wonton 52°f, product held more than 4 hours per manager. Garlic in oil at cook line at 82°f, held more than 4 hours per manager.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Noodles in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
09/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- bowl used for scoop in rice near soup hot well. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface- exterior of flour bin soiled with food debris in dry goods area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface- the bottom and side of wok and fryers soiled with build-up of grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue- floor fan cover near back door and table fan cover near prep table soiled with dust.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- 2 knives stored between cook line and prep table.
  • 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- tongs handle touching chicken in front display reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly- hand wash sink to left of fryers.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour bin not labelled in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area- 2 small flying insects in food prep area near dry storage.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food- cardboard lids used to hold egg rolls after they are fried.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests- ant like insects on kitchen floor and prep cart containing raw chicken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food- raw beef stored above mushrooms and baby corn in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse- 1/2 pan of sweet and sour chicken held near fryers at 82°f, held since 10:30 am per manager, temperature checked at 3:13 pm.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- front display reach-in cooler near register counter.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- cooked shrimp and cooked pork.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice bin near dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Case of cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • 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. MSG bin at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both men's and women's restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Raw chicken at reach in freezer near back door of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken bones, egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Feng Chen certification expired 12/17/13. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar , sauces on cart by cook line . **Warning**
8/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Chicken over celrey and onions.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Walkin
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Kitchen counter.
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Rice cooker tray.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad
  • Intermediate - Interior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Box of oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sauce and cases of produce . **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar , sauces on cart by cook line . **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning** Open callback found employee training not updated. Spoke with owner by phone who promised to order books and train staff. This violation must be corrected by Friday, August 30, 2013.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Box of oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on prep shelf . **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing and ceiling tiles in disrepair . **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sauce and cases of produce . **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink . **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar , sauces on cart by cook line . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Box of oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on prep shelf . **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing and ceiling tiles in disrepair . **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sauce and cases of produce . **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink . **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Hoisin sauce can **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar , sauces on cart by cook line . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 43?f raw beef 45? f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - MIXED VEGGIES HELD AT 47? - 50?F AT KITCHEN MAKE TABLE. STOP SALE ISSUED. HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS.
  • OBSERVED "THANK YOU" BAGS UTILIZED TO STORE BEEF AND OTHER ITEMS IN REACH-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN WITH SCREEN DOOR WHICH DOES NOT PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS DUE TO LARGE OPENING
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOX FROM FLOOR STORED ON TOP OF RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
  • OBSERVED BOXES OF FOAM CUPS AND NAPKINS STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED BROCCOLI HELD AT 95?F IN KITCHEN COOKLINE - STOP SALE ISSUED
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER UNABLE TO ANSWER FOODBOURNE ILLNESS QUESTIONS
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKEN (IN BOXES), BOXES OF BEEF, PORK, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKEN AND BEEF THAWING IMPROPERLY IN STANDING WATER AT THREE -COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM LETTUCE (BESIDE EACH OTHER) ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELF
  • OBSERVED CLEAN PAN STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD CONTAMINATED BY DIRTY BOX FROM FLOOR
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY PITS AND GROOVES AT KITCHEN MAKE TABLE
  • OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN LOBBY
  • Critical - OBSERVED EGG ROLLS HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 48?F AT FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING AND DRINKING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKE BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH LETTUCE WHILE CHOPPING
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THEN DRY HANDS ON APRON
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT LACKING STATE APPROVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE STAFF ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION
  • OBSERVED FLOOR WET WITH CHICKEN JUICE AND WATER IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINING OLD CHICKEN JUICE CRUST RE-USED FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS AND CUSTOMER ORDERS
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLOUR WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CHICKEN JUICE HELD AT 72?F AT REAR PREPARATION AREA. STOP SALE ISSUED. HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER
  • Critical - OBSERVED GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AT KITCHEN HELD AT 84?F. STOP SALE ISSUED - HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • Critical - OBSERVED GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE HELD AT 45?F AT WALK-IN COOLER, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OPERATOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE, EGG ROLLS, AND OTHER ITEMS WITH NO DATE MARK/LABEL HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH PRESENCE OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES AT REAR OF PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED MAKE TABLE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 41?F IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MANAGER NOT PRESENT WITH FOUR OR MORE EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED MENU WHICH STATES ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT USE MSG, HOWEVER MSG DISCOVERED AT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR USAGE WTIH FOOD
  • Critical - OBSERVED MULTIPLE SEASONINGS AND CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE USED AT MOP SINK FAUCET
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK AVAILABLE AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT MAKE TABLE/REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE RACKS
  • OBSERVED NUMEROUS KITCHEN TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED PEST TOXINS UTILIZED IN ESTABLISHMENT OUTSIDE OF MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS "FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY"
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORK HELD AT 58?F, CHICKEN HELD AT 65?F, AT REAR OF KITCHEN. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW BEEF HELD AT 48?F, RAW CHICKEN HELD AT 47?F AND TOFU HELD AT 48?F AT KITCHEN MAKE TABLE. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM WASH AND SLICED ONIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELL EGGS HELD AT 66?F AT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OPERATOR
  • OBSERVED SINGLE-USAGE CANS, CUPS, JUGS, AND SPOONS UTILIZED AS SCOOPS
  • OBSERVED SINGLE-USE JUGS CUT AND UTILIZED AS SCOOPS FLOUR AND RICE
  • Critical - OBSERVED THE PRESENCE OF FLIES IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON KITCHEN PREPARATION COUNTER/TABLE
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED - EGG ROLLS AT REACH-IN COOLER (SEE VIOLATION)
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED FOR GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AND FLOUR WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CHICKEN JUICE (SEE VIOLATIONS)
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED: BROCCOLI - STOP SALE ISSUED DUE TO ITEM NOT REACHING 70?F IN TWO HOURS
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED: LETTUCE - STOP SALE ISSUED DUE TO OBSERVATION OF EXCESS, BARE-HAND CONTACT
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG ROLLS, AND OTHER ITEMS UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER - REPEAT 2/24/12
11/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT- REPEAT 7/27/11 AND 2/24/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED LETTUCE/CABBAGE HEADS (6) WITH ADVANCED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES IN WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED STOP SALE ISSUED (STOP SALE ATTACHED TO PAPER INSPECTION)
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG ROLLS, AND OTHER ITEMS UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER - REPEAT 2/24/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHRIMP HELD AT 48 ?F AT KITCHEN FRONTLINE, NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS - REPEAT 2/24/12
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON FRONT COUNTER NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USES - REPEAT 2/24/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED YELLOW RICE HELD AT 98?F AT KITCHEN COUNTER BOWL, NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS - REPEAT 2/24/12
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED
8/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen area above grills.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation: 7/27/2011
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation: 7/27/2011
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind and beneath equipment in kitchen area. Repeat Violation: 7/27/11
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and storage areas.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags used for meat storage in chest freezer. Repeat Violation: 7/27/2011
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef, Raw Chicken, Raw Shrimp in walk in cooler at temperature range of 44-46 degrees F. Not held longer than four hours. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation: 7/27/11
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Raw Chicken near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation: 7/27/2011.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken in walk in cooler stored over washed and sliced produce.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cardboard box lids utilized in walk in cooler to store egg rolls.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Reusing Msg containers to store sugar, etc in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled interior of ice machine near preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed two dented cans of bamboo shoots sliced in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler area. Raw meat In cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice in kitchen area at 99 degrees F not held longer than four hours.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Botttom of reach in cooler near front counter.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on table in Kitchen preparation area.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink; front counter.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; salt.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; front counter reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers; dining room.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink; trays being washed while meat is thawing in 3rd compartment (no rinse sink set up/used. Do not use dishes not properly sanitized.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method; pork cooling in walk in cooler with wrap covering tightly. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; buckeet off onionss, etc. in walk in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to cut onions and cream cheese in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; front cooler with egg rolls and wings.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; front counter hand sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; yellow rice at 91F on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water; meat in 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; pack of napkins in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; raid by rice bags.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; bucket of peeleed onions in walk in cooler..
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tray of chicken in chest freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knives on cook line.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; egg rolls, cooked pork, etc. in walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in freezers.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; walk in cooler at 45F. This violation must be corrected by : 3-16-11.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours; sweet and sour chicken cooked at 1 pm reading 75F at 3:30. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; roound plate being used as a scoop in chicken in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; salt.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; water bottle on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fryer oil, msg and starch in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; front cooler with egg rolls.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in freezers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; noodlles at 48F and pork at 45F in walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 3-16-11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature; shrimp at 71F beside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; ibuprophen on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; ppork roast, diced onions in walk in cooler, chicken in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; egg roll, tofu, cooked pork, etc. in walk in cooler.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; krab rangoon and egg rolls.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sliced beef at 67F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; shell eggs next too prepped onions.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; box of fry oil andd salad oil on cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bucket of sauce and box of cabbage in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bucket of kung pao sauce and 2 buckets of sugar in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; krab rangoon, prepped carrots and onions in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; salt and sugar.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; chicken in front reach in coooler.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in uncooked rice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you plastic bags in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; cardboard box lids being used for hoolding cooling sweet and sour pork.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls; ice scoop on top of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; raid by flour.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken at make table 47 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit; wings reach-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; chicken in chest freezer.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; corn starch.
  • Observed dirty cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you/grocery bags in chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; cook's line.
  • Observed clean ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knives.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go items need to be stored inverted.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen and dining room.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations; Raid for residential use.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FOODS IN REACHIN COOLER ON FRONTLINE - 43 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RAW CARROTS IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SHRIMP IN WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on walkin freezer unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & black substance on soda machine ice dispensing shute.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. IN PAPER SUPPLIES AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. BACK SCREEN DOOR.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. CEILING FANS.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. IN DINING ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed an electrical boxes with doors open. For reporting purposes only.
2/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK (44), SHRIMP (44), EGG ROLLS (43) & CHICKEN (43).
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. BE ABLE TO SEE - FRONT COOLER.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OUT FRONT COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside & outside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & dust on soda dispensing nozzles area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTER NEAR THE FRONT.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. ALUMINUM PANS.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
10/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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