Ho Ho Chinese Restaurant, 2486 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HO HO CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2486 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3906237
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil, bulk ginger
  • 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** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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. Bulk cornstarch
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Lid to pot
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Over walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 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. Bulk bins if flour, cornstarch, rice,
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Pepoers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. In kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Near hand wash sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooling shrimp and chicken
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Ware washer
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 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. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef and pork
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, bulk containers
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves, under prep table, with grease and food debris **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, bulk soy sauce
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in freezers
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor, over cook top and over prep
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bulk oil
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • 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, bulk corn starch
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Plastic glass with no handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce., shrimp over vegetables
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination, bucket not emptied
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing, ware washer
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler, raw chicken over shell eggs over soy sauce
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, Day Quill and Gummi Vitamins at sushi bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, lid from pan on sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers, bulk containers
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Soy sauce
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Drink service area
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over vegetables
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour and sugar containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of carrots and onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Washed dirty dishes then started to prep chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler. Servers cooker in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - sides of cooking equipments.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in cooler gaskets, interior of reach-in freezer (upright), and shelves in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in waitress area.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of cooking equipments.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler .
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler and 2-door reach-in cooler by stove not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of cooking equipments.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touch cooked eggrolls with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in cooler gaskets, interior of reach-in freezer (upright), and shelves in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - sides of cooking equipments.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked food being cooled in a covered container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed drink cup used as scoop in ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in 80 degrees fahrenheit water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler (make table refrigerator) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in 2-door reach-in cooler by stove measured 55 degrees fahrenheit. All product moved into freezers and working coolers to control temperature. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all potentially hazardous food in the walk-in cooler at 71 degrees fahrenheit. See stop sale notice. Only potentially hazardous food in the walk-in cooler was eggs and bean sprouts. Observed corn starch mixed in water at 82 degrees fahrenheit on cooks cart.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored above vegetables in reach-in cooler (sliding glass door cooler).
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in waitress area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cleaners in spray bottle not labeled.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 24 dozen eggs in the walk-in cooler at 71 degrees fahrenheit. See stop sale notice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces in plastic containers not labeled.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and in hallway.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler next to the stove not maintaining temperature at or below 41F.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pans but not sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - waitress area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - sink by dining room door.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - table holding cooked rice.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises (kitchen).
  • Critical - Observed food (sauces) stored on floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked egg soup cooling at room temperature. Manager stated soup was cooked one hour ago. Product placed in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 83F water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products (chicken, pork, etc.) in reach-in cooler next to the stove measured 45 - 47F. All product moved into the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler and freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (eggrolls) in holding unit (walk-in cooler).
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from under dishmachine.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. Product placed in the walk-in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in plastic containers in kitchen and sushi bar not labeled.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - sushi bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions stored on the floor in hallway. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above walk-in cooler and hallway.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato starch in water on cooks line measured 77F. Manager stated they use the product within 2 hours. Product placed in reach-in cooler to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water - raw shrimp in standing water at 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - flour, spices, and sauces in plastic containers not labeled.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
8/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
8/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several areas in the kitchen missing floor tiles or damaged floor tiles.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - next to the 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - womens restroom.
  • 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 SafeStaff book used for employee training but no documentation of training.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice maker located in hallway to customer restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust and cob webs on shelf holding can food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - upright freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Ice cream spilled inside ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime and mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. This violation must be corrected by : 08/13/2011 .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime and mold like substance on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08/13/2011 .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler - 2 door refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sauces stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - make table refrigerator gaskets.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cups used as scoop in flour, sugar, and sauce containers.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Ice cream stored in cup of water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - sushi bar refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch mixed in water and fresh garlic in oil not kept at 41F or below. Measured 85F. Product moved into working cooler to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products (chicken, eggrolls, pork, etc.) in the walk-in cooler measured 50F. Manager stated it was getting too cold so he turned down the temperature. This violation must be corrected by : 08/13/2011 .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above lettuce in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above lettuce in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Cooked frozen pork in reach-in-freezer not date marked.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - table under soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment. When handwash sink next to soda dispenser used floor drain backs up. This is the only floor drain being affected all other floor drains are draining properly.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to the dishmachine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris - behind rice cooker.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink next to the 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked rice at sushi bar measured 80F. Time as public health control application given today.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken, egg rolls, etc. in reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions - water filter for ice maker.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, and spices stored in plastic containers not labeled.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - milk in 2-door cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sugar container.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - upright freezer.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature - beef thawing on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located in hallway to customer restroom.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Ice cream in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - walk-in-cooler chicken stored next to beef.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - onions.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface - under cutting board.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date in water filter.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Cardboard used as shelf lining. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed peeling paint on shelves in walk-in-cooler.
  • Critical. Clever not sanitized after contamination and prior to use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment - clever stored between cooler and prep table.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed forks & spoons without handle facing up.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law - walk-in-clooler.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface - handwash sink near upright freezer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-cooler floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing over walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Light not functioning - kitchen.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed. For reporting purposes only. Observed box touching sprinkler head. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. label all foods, ie: corn starch, salt, sugar, flour
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. cookies on buffet line
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed employees using same cardboard box to handle raw and cooked product. Do not use the boxes that the raw chickens come in to store cooked chicken
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. do not use plastic grocery bags to store chicken in freezers. Use only food-grade approved plastic bags
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. containers that store corn starch, sugar, spices...
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stove top
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All shelves in kitchen
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. by handsink by cooksline
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with cleaning aids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen by servers doors
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.floor area by handsink by cooks line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. kitchen and back hallway floor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by handsink by cooksline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen by cooks line
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foids must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Do not store containers of shredded cabbage on the kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Do not leave flour in open bags; transfer the contents to clean, covered containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the inside surfaces of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean food crumbs from the cookline refrigerators.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean food splash from the cookline stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean food crumbs from the outside surfaces of the dry-storage bins. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-hot-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. Securely bag all garbage, before placing it into the dumpster.
  • Observed open grease barrel lid. Kepp gase barrel lid closed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease barrel.. Clean up trash, from the ground, around the grease barrel.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean grease from the floor beneath the cookline.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean debris from beneath the cookline equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the hood filter.
8/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • 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. in rice container
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on stove top
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of food storage container have food splatter-need to clean outside of containers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen areas
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Light not functioning. kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cleanser Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soy sauce inpan on floor 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.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. sugar container
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. hws in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Light not functioning. kitchen near walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.raid -for household use only
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. crabmeat -using imatation crabmeat
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near fryer , handsink on cook line and backroom area
7/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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