Mei Wah Chinese Restaurant, 10442 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEI WAH CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10442 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3905176
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 1/29/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held greater than 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready to eat foods.
  • Observed in use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees fahrenheit. spoon and fork
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Identity of food product misrepresented; "crabmeat" rangoon advertised on menu, imitation crabmeat is served
1/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-13-1 Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.crabmeat rangoon
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over cut onions
  • 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.rice, sauce.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.sppon, fork
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.outside of bulk storage containers
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. steam table wells.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space around back door
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. wait area
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.throughout kitchen
10/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.crabmeat rangoon
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container labeled flour with sauce in it
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over cut onions
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bag of noodles on floor of walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice, sauce.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.sppon, fork
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.throughout kitchen
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cornstarch bulk container broken
  • Observed exhaust system operated with some filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusty
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.outside of bulk storage containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. steam table wells.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.cookline
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by flats of eggs
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space around back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. next to deep fryer.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. wait area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.throughout kitchen
10/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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