Lin Ming Tree, 1435 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIN MING TREE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1435 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4701517
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 3/11/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by five old rodent droppings found in liquor room and one fresh dropping found on dry storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Upon entering liquor closet, a live rodent was observed jumping from beer lines coming from the ceiling. The rodent was not seen again. The liquor closet is enclosed from the rest of the kitchen.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed nonfood-grade basting brushes used in food; Vulcan reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavily rusted shelves in walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; at bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found; 50 around water heater, 20 dropping on shelves and floor in liquor room; 50 old droppings on shelves and floor of dry storage. This violation must be corrected by : 3/10/11.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease; hood filters.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 certificates on kitchen wall.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at bar.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; at bar.
  • 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 certificates on kitchen wall.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease; hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; pot in kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade basting brushes used in food; Vulcan reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken and beef in walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 3/10/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food in Vulcan reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Tin cand reused as containers.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found; 50 around water heater, 20 dropping on shelves and floor in liquor room; 50 old droppings on shelves and floor of dry storage. This violation must be corrected by : 3/10/11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavily rusted shelves in walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. MEAT IN BAGS ON FLOOR IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food. Preseting tables with bowls of condiments.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FOODS IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. GLASS BOWL IN RICE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment on lihe.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Doors leading to and from kitchen.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination. Repeat Violation.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Preped meatin bags on floor in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food rice in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Food in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Food in walkin.
  • 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. RICE GLASS BOWL. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on cardboard lined racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Storage containers for flour,rice,ect.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooks line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under wok.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wooden shelves on cooks line.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain missing cover.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against pests.
  • Observed hole in wall. Various areas.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed mold like buildup inside ice bin at bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pipes by wok.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on bar sinks.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover missing in kitchen.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover missing bar area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-12-1 Perimeter walls do not effectively protect establishment against pests. Hole in stockroom wall.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in walls in various places in kitchen and stockrooms .
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mold like buildup inside ice bin at bar.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pipes by wok.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on bar sinks.
  • Drain cover missing bar area.
  • Drain cover missing in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found at wait station.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found on cooks line.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls do not effectively protect establishment against pests. Hole in stockroom wall.
  • Observed holes in walls in various places in kitchen and stockrooms .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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