Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant, 10454 N 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HAO WAH CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10454 N 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-2308
License #: 6209142
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility baby table not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (Op top of back room oven where sheet pans and racks are stored. Also at stove burners)
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish wash room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. (Throughout) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Grease drip lines hanging from filter.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside. (Stacks of cracked gray bins outside.)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid with trash in dumpsters and trash, pallets on ground around dumpster area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. (Raw duck, 76°F surface temperature) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. (Raw chicken, egg rolls, raw beef.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (Bamboo shoots and pudding)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over cooked rice in walk in unit. Raw chicken over egg rolls in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (On food hooks hanging over wok station.)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. (Cabbage press rack by back wok station.)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Dish wash room hand sink has 163°F hot water on dual faucet system.)
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Reads 20°F in ice bath.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 chicken from previous day.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blades and guards guard soiled with old food debris while blades are stored on lower storage rack by back wok station.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in sugar container)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.(plates on the floor in wire racks)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(hws in 3 compartment sink area)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(multiple location throughout kitchen area)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(most units)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in sugar container)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.(plates on the floor in wire racks)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler and 2 fridges on cooks line)
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.(multiple units in kitchen)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(hws in 3 compartment sink area)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(multiple location throughout kitchen area)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(Goya dumplings) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(most units)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Fried chicken 45°F, shredded mozzarella 51°F, Egg rolls 45°F, chicken 46°F, raw chicken 45°F, )
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.(fish over egg rolls) victory 2 door at end of cooks line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(true 2 door on cooks line raw pork over soup) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Colander in hws server station) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
4/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup inside bulk sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage, canned goods
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Multiple items
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under woks
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above flattop grill, wok area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mongolian grill area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Back of house restroom door
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. Raw beef, inside Victory freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table, next to upright Victory freezer
  • 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. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chopping cabbage, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One severely Dented cans present. Soy sauce, segregated for return to vendor **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice, 49° , no date mark, walk in cooler , stop sale
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 49°, no date mark, inside walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Multiple locations: cook line, Turned off at spigot under sink, back of house employee restroom, Mongolian grill area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. True refrig, cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mongolian grill area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple locations: egg rolls in Victory refrig, rice in walk in cooler (stop sale rice)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(bulk bins) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.(cases of food near ice machine)
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(cooks line)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(Mongolian grill area)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(double boor upright reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice in warmer at 117?f, reheated on stove) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw pork over cooked chicken in upright reach in cooler in front prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.(soda machine in server area)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(large stall of ladies restroom)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.(broth in reach in cooler on cooks line in deep pan)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE (DOUBLE DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51 DEGREES F).
  • Critical - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F (COOKED CHICKEN, DUMPLINGS, CREAM CHEESE AND SAUSAGE IN DOUBLE DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA ALL AT 51 DEGREES F, ALL MOVED TO WORKING COOLER.)
10/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-07-1 Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.( cooked food items throughout )
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(beef, chicken, shrimp, crab rangoon, noodles, rice, dairy products all at 47-50 degrees f in walk in cooler, all products moved to freezer)
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked chicken, dumplings, cream cheese and sausage in double door up right reach in cooler in front prep area all at 51 degrees f , all moved to working coolers)
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(double door upright reach in cooler in front prep area at 51 degrees f)
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 50 degrees f)
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.(sake cups and wine glasses srored on soiled paper in beverage area)
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(back wok station hood filters)
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(expired 8-16-12)
8/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(double door upright reach in cooler in front prep area at 51 degrees f)
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 50 degrees f)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(in employee restroom in kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(beverage area)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.(large wall mounted fan near ice machine )
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(back wok station hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.(sake cups and wine glasses srored on soiled paper in beverage area)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(employee washing hands with gloves on) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(expired 8-16-12)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of canned goods, cases of eggs in walk in cooler)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(at soda machine)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(near rice warmers)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(outside and inside of 3 door glass cooler in beverage area)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(beef, chicken, shrimp, crab rangoon, noodles, rice, dairy products all at 47-50 degrees f in walk in cooler, all products moved to freezer)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked chicken, dumplings, cream cheese and sausage in double door up right reach in cooler in front prep area all at 51 degrees f , all moved to working coolers)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(fresh chopped garlic in oil on cooks line at 83 degrees.)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives on cooks line)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.(around large fan in wall near ice machine )
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.( cooked food items throughout )
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils.(unwrapped ice cream cones at buffet)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(fresh garlic in oil at 83 degrees f on cooks line)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(at hose attached to 3 compartment sink in back prep area)
8/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food stored under flowers in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(full of water from dumping mop water) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(server area)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies restroom, mongolian bbq area,back kitchen area, dish room) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an employee dumping mop water in the handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(back hood vents)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.(mussels and shrimp on buffet line)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on upright reach in cooler next to rice warmers)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(in back kitchen area )
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags labled thank you used to store unwrapped food items)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw seafood over sauces in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(in dish room) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in coler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(back kitchen area, has tools, planters, plant food etc)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(on cooks line)
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.(from handwash sink next to cooks line)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.(aprons hung on k class extinguisher)
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food stored under flowers in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(hoss and hose splitter attached to handwash sink in back area)
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.( test strips damaged and no longer useable )
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front grill area)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked rice, cooked chicken and dumplings, in deep pans and covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.( throughout )
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(plastic shopping bags used to store cooked food)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(fresh garlic in oil on cooks line at 85 degrees f ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(mussles and shrimp on buffet line at 46-50 degrees f ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(in dish room)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(teriyaki chicken on a stick on buffet line at 115 degrees f ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(soup stored in a plant fertilizer bucket)
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Employee lockers improperly located. backpack stored on rack with clean plates
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near meat slicer
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. colander in hand sinkin wait area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near meat alicer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material in the reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed dented cans on storage rack near exhaust fan.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of cabbage on floor in walkin coolet
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair near cookline.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. storage of utensils
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk flour container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar container
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. flour
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mo bucket.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps, near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable near three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site. wait area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour
  • Observed lid in disrepair on flour container
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken @ 46 F
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggsstored over ready-to-eat food. cooked Chicken
  • Observed residue build-up on exhaust fan
  • Observed rice storage container in disrepair
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by clean plates in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bag of flour in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishmachine area
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris Near walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice
  • Critical. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. chicken
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of bulk ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the hood filters
  • Observed dust build-up on the exhaust fan.
  • Critical. Employee Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near 3 comp. sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near 3 comp sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( throughout )
  • Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.(above smaller cook line)
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(soda machine )
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(bulk rice container)
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen )
  • Violation: 33-12-1 Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.(leaking onto pad and ground in front of pad)
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters and pipes above small cooks line)
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(missing sheilds and end caps throughout )
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemicals stored above sugar packets in storage closet.) Repeat Violation.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(shrimp, pork, noodles, sprouts, and meatballs in upright reach in cooler on cooks line at 46-51 degrees f, all moved to working cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(ribs covered during cooling process) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(single door reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( throughout )
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.(above smaller cook line)
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.( 0 ppm)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(soda machine )
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(bulk rice container)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(beverage area)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen )
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(mongolian bbq area) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.(leaking onto pad and ground in front of pad)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. ( approximately 20-25 in a garbage can in the front kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(4 in can opener holder)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters and pipes above small cooks line)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(missing sheilds and end caps throughout )
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemicals stored above sugar packets in storage closet.) Repeat Violation.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/7/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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