Ming Tree Cafe, 2711 Killarney Way, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MING TREE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2711 Killarney Way, Tallahassee, FL 32309
License #: 4703057
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides and top of fryer.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and doors. Observed on both the 2 door reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.observed especially around grease trap, water heater and under dish machine.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Observed on shelves below the microwave.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed on lip/edge below the filters.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature of rice scoop water at 70°F.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of flour and cornstarch at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen cooked beef thawing on drainboard.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on cold hold prep unit in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed on interior of flip top lid of cold hold prep unit.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of fryer in kitchen. Also observed along interior surface panels and door frames of cold hold prep unit.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed bulk bags of onions, carrots and potatoes stored directly on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Observed on 2 door unit along door handles and interior door frame.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. At cookline.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop spoon water at 71°F.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler unit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at prep unit and noodles in reach in cooler both prepared on Monday with no date mark.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of fryer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen in front of dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Observed on exterior doors and handles of double door reach in cooler and double door reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed accumulated grease drip marks on hood system.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed chicken on pans on prep table thawing at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on cold hold prep unit.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of fryer in kitchen and on walls near fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine near reach in freezer at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic quart container with no handle used to dispense MSG at front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of fryer in kitchen and on walls near fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed bulk bag of potatoes and bag of onions on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine near reach in freezer at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner said son is certified food manager for establishment and he keeps certificate with him. Owner attempted to contact son to get proof but could not reach him. Advised owner to make copy of his certificate to keep at restaurant. This violation must be corrected by November 26, 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared on Monday per owner with no date mark. **Warning**
9/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind front counter.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in wait station. Lids in front of front counter.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified over Internet, and by office (Belinda Talley).
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed damaged temperature gauge on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLE OF COFFEE AND BAG OF ORANGES IN ICE MACHINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TEA KETTLE TOPS SOAKING IN HWS BY REGISTER.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHELL EGGS STORED BESIDE LETTUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP IN STANDING WATER AT 75 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • NOODLES IN FREEZER UP FRONT UNCOVERED WERE OBSERVED
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING, NO PROOF
  • OBSERVED FOOD NOT LABELED IN BUCKETS NEXT TO HOT LINE ON FLOOR
  • OBSERVED FOOD NOT LABELED NEXT TO OVEN
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY
  • OBSERVED OIL BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN
4/9/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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