Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 10 A Eastgate Square, East Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNAN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10 A Eastgate Square, East Palatka, FL 32131-8888
License #: 6400653
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink can in server station.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under Hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Newspaper used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In kitchen. Table next to stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rice cooker and container of oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice. 90°. **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. Egg rolls. Noodles. In Reach in cooler.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Next to grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Egg rolls.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer next to rice in kitchen. **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. Rice in front Reach in cooler.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In several cold hold units, some corrected
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Chicken over pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On top of chest freezer **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. Rice, chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Linda
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving above expedite window.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Laminate bowls.
  • Basic - High Priority - Four dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 5 live roaches found. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Container of toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer buckets.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dump bucket blocking sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Metal strainer torn. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bags in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over vegetables in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roach found. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices above expedite window.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on prep/food table.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cornstarch.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water 69F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef over onions in refrigerator.
  • Raw wood in use in kitchen. Needs to be sealed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Various foods in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Raw wood in use by cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sugar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Untensil/dishware in kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar/flour.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Under triple sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked mushrooms in refrigerator.
  • Towel used as food contact surface. Covering rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, other powdered product.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY MICROWAVE INTERIOR
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WAITRESS STATION
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. BAKING TRAYS
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. ON NOODLES
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. ORAGEL ON PREP COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE CAN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SOY SAUCE BUCKET Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF THAWING STANDING WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. TORN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Soy sauce.
  • 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. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Rice and Corn starch.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair [women's restroom].
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. MAKETABLE/PREP UNIT
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. IN BOWL OF CHIPS
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN COOKED RICE
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS ON OVEN HANDLE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER LID REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHES IN HANDSINK, SERVER AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. ONE ON FLOOR NEAR CHEST FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of dead insects. 2 ON HIGH SHELF IN SERVER AREA
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. SOCKS HANGING ON ANSUL SYSTEM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm CHLORINE IN SANI BUCKET
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF OIL
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS IN PATH OF EMPLOYEES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BUCKET IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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