Lin's Garden Chinese Rest, 11237 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIN'S GARDEN CHINESE REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11237 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3912738
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/07/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken raw- shrimp raw-cooked chicken in reachin cooler on top
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour containers
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags in reachin freezer
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food scoops in flour
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. baking soda container
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/07/2010Routine - 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 intendedbto 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 foods must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave bread crumbs in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep the bilk-dry-goods-storage bins covered at all times.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the srorage of wiping cloths between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizer between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Clean the flour from the exterior surfaces of the bulk-food-srorage bins. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Do not store cooked foods in cardboard-box tops; store foods in clean-foodgrade-rated containers.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lid closed at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a Food Manager Renewal Exam.
08/04/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage on floor in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. undercutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar ,salt
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. salt and sugar containers
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of water needs lid and straw
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not consistent in inverting -lids for single service
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting vegetables
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. can of soda on shelf over prep tables
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/25/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.wic
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WIC
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic spoons stored in bathroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with trays
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. one dead roach found
  • Light not functioning. over WIC
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. on prep tables
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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