Mandarin Express, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy St 1055, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANDARIN EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Apalachee Pkwy St 1055, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4701025
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Won tons in freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with boxes.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line dumping.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bus tub of raw beef stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On right side of cook line, between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air conditioning cover above cook line.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both men's and women's restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Crab Rangoon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food. Spoon in pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 120°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over washed veggitables.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing pan.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sinks.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Cookline
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. Cookline
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense baking powder.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with cut celery on floor.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Frontline counter.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food SUGAR not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked rice and broccoli.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on front line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board cookline prep table.
  • High Priority - Dented cans of Wong Oyster Sauce present. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves in handsink by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food CHICKEN walk in cooler prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar and rice container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup without lid on ledge above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed cutting board at cookline grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty fan covers on fans in walk in cooler.
  • Observed gasket with mold-like build-up walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink adjacent grill.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by front line ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at rear entrance.
  • Critical - Observed Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed "Raid" pest spray labeled "FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY" utilized at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed batches of Chicken at kitchen held at 111 F, 96 F, and 116 F. Not held longer than four hours per manager explanation.
  • Observed Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink area.
  • Critical - Observed backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen wash hands than fail to utilize paper towel to turn faucet off. (used bare hands).
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation at kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing.
  • Observed floor area covered with standing water beneath kitchen shelf.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed food (noodles) cooling in walk in cooler while covered.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed grilled chicken contact unsanitized shelf surface at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed manager improperly washing hands. Observed manager wash hands than fail to turn faucet off utilizing paper towel instead of bare hands.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at kitchen with uncovered products inside.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken on kitchen counter at 109F; chicken on prep table at 79F; potatoes on counter at 80F; rice on storage rack at 125F Repeat Violation 7/11/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken in walk-in cooler at 55F cooling with lid on.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches throughout kitchen, dry storage, and office area. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under/on soda syrup boxes. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in rice/flour dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind cookline on prep table/dry storage racks/sauce storage. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. scoop without a handle used in salt sugar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. rear sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar/salt. Repeat Violation 7/11/11.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid for household use only. above mopsink.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches throughout kitchen, dry storage, and office area. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles above food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken in walk-in cooler at 55F cooling with lid on.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. thank you bags used for storage in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under/on soda syrup boxes. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in rice/flour dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind cookline on prep table/dry storage racks/sauce storage. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatoes in bus pan on counter.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken on kitchen counter at 109F; chicken on prep table at 79F; potatoes on counter at 80F; rice on storage rack at 125F Repeat Violation 7/11/11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt/sugar?
1/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar, cornstarch, flour.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Pitcher storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked rice on storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea at drink station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 107. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 120 F since 1:00, discard leftovers at 5:00.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Violation: 10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil for rice not stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-12-1 Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 5-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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 for rice not stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 120 F since 1:00, discard leftovers at 5:00.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to prepped broccoli florettes in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken next to beans.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; pooled eggs over prepped carrots in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; buckets of soy sauce and boxes of fry oil in storage area.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; sugar.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in salt.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated garlic and other items held at 60 F in make table.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken held at room temperature with no Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table at cook line not maintaining 41 F or below.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in ice water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands after handling beverage.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Black and Decker drill used for mixing food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between fryers and wok.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; under handles at make table and at walk in cooler handles.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid Max Bug Barrier not for restaurant use.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested by exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 99 F SINCE 10:30 DISCARD LEFTOVERS AT 2:30.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BOURBON CHICKEN AT 130. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TEA
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. FORKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
2/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab on menu is imatation Krab.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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