Hong Kong Rest, 10720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174-4406
License #: 2316174
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. vegetables inside walk in cooler
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-17-1 Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. mop sink
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. by employee bathroom .
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. inside employee bathroom
6/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. by employee bathroom .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler by ice machine ambient temp at 57 F., shell eggs at 51 F, pork ribs at 61, pasta
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. tin can used to dispense rice
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. boxes are flatten out and used to cover walk in cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by warewashing area Repeat Violation.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler by ice machine.
  • 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. expired on 11/3/2008 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine and racks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. containers without lids for employees with water. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. vents and walls, ceiling inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. several cutting boards Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. yellowish/white material around surface of slicer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. vegetables inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves by walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler by ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pork at 61 F
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves have rust residue in shelf- both shelves storage by back wall.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in cooler used for cold glasses.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by pots.detergent next to clean pots
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ham, pasta Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. inside employee bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by warewashing areas . Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice at 74 F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, chicken Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs held on next to grill with an infrared ambient temp at 88 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs at 57 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.rice
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by warewashing area tiles are broken
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.shrimp is being prepped by warewashing area next to dirty dishes
  • Critical - Hand sink missing splash guard in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.employee bathroom
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro Expired on 11/3/2008
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. racks and warewashing machine are encrusted with soiled materials
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.heavily encrusted with white/yellowish material.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.shrimp,beef
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach in by ice machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.white refrigerator by exit door
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.beef over cooked egg inside freezer
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.white refrigerator by exit door
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.heavily rusted
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.white refrigerator by exit door
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pasta, shrimp, beef
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.in employee bathroom
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by fryers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.warewashing area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice, pasta
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Walk-in cooler fans
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.Employee restroom
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Cookline area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Freezer door handle
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.By ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Bean sprouts 70 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Raw chicken
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed soiled with rust reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk-in cooler area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink outside
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/30/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.Cookline area at 80 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving over prep table and steam table.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On water heater
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink outside restaurant
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled cardboard covering walk-in cooler and freezer floor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk-in cooler area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWARES RACKS
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). RICE AT 47-49F DEGREES MADE FROM YESTERDAY UP TO 2 DAYS AGO
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RICE RANGING FROM @ 47-49F MADE YESTERDAY UP TO 2 DAYS AGO
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TEA DISPENSER NOZZLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWARES RACKS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP SHELF
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISHMACHINE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. READY_TO_EAT VEGETABLES ON COOKLINE PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RICE 50F Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed dirty apron contacting ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee with dirty apron.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. AN EMPLOYEE TOUCHING BEAN SPROUTS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HANDLING PEPPERS AND ONIONS.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. Observed 7 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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