Hong Kong Take Out, 4935 Gulfport Blvd, Gulf Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HONG KONG TAKE OUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4935 Gulfport Blvd, Gulf Port, FL 33707
License #: 6214379
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. (Center bay filled with soapy water, left bay filled with rinse water.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Large container of white granular product next to other containers of labeled white products.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large bowl observed rinsed in large hand wash sink by employee, then stacked on shelf over 3 compartment sink with clean bowls. Observed operator set up,3 bay sinks to properly wash , rinse, sanitize bowl to correct on-site. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture and cornstarch in water held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline crash cart. (68°F garlic in oil, 81°F cornstarch in water) discarded and put out new. Operator will start using time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (68°F garlic in oil, 81°F cornstarch in water)
  • High Priority - Raw meat stored over open containers of bamboo shoot and other vegetables in cookline cooler. Raw chicken over cooked battered chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed large bowl in handwash sink by bbq oven.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (Cooked chicken 90°F ) **Corrected On-Site**
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Single serve bowl for soy sauce) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. (Over cookline) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. (Above walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (Commercial water bottles on shelves, partially consumed, with caps.)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Some bulk food containers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (Trays of portioned raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (Hand wash sink near front line)
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. (See comments)
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (For small amounts of cooked rice held at room temperature on cookline for rush periods.
  • 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. (Certificate provided for only one of three people handling food)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked noodles)
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bowl resting in raw product in reach in) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.(repeat) **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(reach in fridge and where needed) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( mop sink)(repeat violation #30 last time) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( between prep table reach in cooler)(repeat) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
8/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bowl resting in raw product in reach in) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. ( replaced with cardboard) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.( over walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.(repeat) **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(reach in fridge and where needed) **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.( reach in not operating at 41° or below) repeat(violation #4 last time) **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( white upright freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit(.cook line ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sprouts) repeat **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(90°) on cook line counter repeat **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.(raw beef over carrots and celery) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.(raw chicken over raw shrimp) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( mop sink)(repeat violation #30 last time) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( between prep table reach in cooler)(repeat) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( large bus tub inside) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Grease dripping from hood suppression system.
10/12/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Grease dripping from hood suspression system.
  • Critical - Observed bean sprouts not held at 41 degrees F or below. ( 50 degrees F in black up right reach in cooler). 10/12/12
  • Rice scoops stored in standing water at room temperature next to rice cooker.
10/11/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Backflow device not provided at faucet on mop sink.
  • Critical - Bag of onions stored on floor.COS
  • Cardboard lining bottom prep table shelf.
  • Critical - Consipicuous thermometer not provided in glass up-right cooler.
  • Critical - Food spill in up-right freezer.
  • Critical - Garlic oil mix on condiment cart (89 degrees F). Owner discarded food on 10/11.
  • Grease dripping fro hood suspression system.
  • Critical - Handwashing sign not posted at hand sink in rear kitchen.
  • Critical - Improper thawing. (Beef thawing at room termperature).COS
  • Knives stored in between prep table and reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No hand towels provided at hand sink in rear of kitchen.
  • Critical - No metal stem probe thermometer provided.
  • Critical - No paper towel in restroom-not provided.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Old food crumbs spills in between prep table and reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous foods not held at 41 degrees F or below (89 degrees F on prep table). 10/11
  • Rice scoops stored in standing water at room temperature next to rice cooker.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitize solution.
10/10/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. noodles covered during cooling process ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts on prep table next to cook line Corrected On Site. product iced down
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - Observed bag of onions stored on kitchen floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed public bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed screen in kitchen exit door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in all kitchen coolers / freezers between use.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cold water handle defective at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food residue build-up on aluminum storage racks in storeroom.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed missing dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf covering.
  • Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf covering.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in all kitchen coolers and freezers between use.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[handwash sink]
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Light not functioning.[storage room/ mop sink room]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[ice scoop used for rice]
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[walkin] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/30/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[rear handwash sink]
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[bulk food storage containers]
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[hood filters and frame]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.{Tile stained above hot-water heater}
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[both interior and exterior surfaces of beige upright cooler]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags/freezer ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[reheated food] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[crevices between prep tables]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags]
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior surface of equipment ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[hood filters]
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetsbles in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. pasta Corrected On Site.
  • Observed lid on reachin freezer in disrepair
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on dry storage shelves
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. reachin cooler near back door
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. tongs used to bag fried wontons.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. lid secured with tape
  • Observed nonfood-grade plasric bages used for food storage.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler gasket.
  • Observed residue build-up on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. wearing gloves or using utensils when handling ready to eat foods.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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