New China Buffet, 5441 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5441 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
License #: 1621009
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Rice cooker and food warmer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with food in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus pans
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to stored cook pork in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Hot dogs, egg roll, sauce and salad.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, chicken, pasta and dumpling found in walk in cooler
6/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Produce
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prep vegetables and pork
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in kitchen.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in walk in cooler.
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Chicken
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Found in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pastry , prep mushroom and water melon.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdog in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Water melon found in walk in cooler.
3/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of foods
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Produce
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bus pans
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Found in reach in freezer
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Pork in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Roast beef, sauces, hot dog in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour found in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of bamboo Shoots.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. RAID Ant and Roach spray on food shelf in stock room next to food item.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef, sauces in walk in cooler
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. EGG ROLLS @ 85°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. FRIED CHICKEN AND PORK.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Or feeding letter for Salmon served at sushi buffet This violation must be corrected by : 12/08/12.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Cardboard Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over ready to eat in tall white reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pasta in large reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour and batter mix Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Crumbs in dry storage- Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several food in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. No handle on scoope
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN ON A STICK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. 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. RICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BREADING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RIBS.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF ABOVE DUMPLINGS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MEAT ABOVE WASHED PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE FISH IN WALK IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON ALL REFRIGERATOR HANDLES.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BREADING DRY STORAGE.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED PEPPERS DRY STORAGE.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NON-FUNCTIONAL REFRIGERATOR STORED IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. HOTDOGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEAFOOD SALAD. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SLICED HARD BOILED EGGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. UNSHELLED HARD BOILED EGGS. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. LINE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL THIS UNIT IS REPAIRED TO CODE, IT SHALL NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. TO STORE
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ROOM TEMPERATURE. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SALMON, 44 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI TALAPIA ROLL, 75 degrees. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FISH IN WALK IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BEEF and CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RIBS.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. GROUTING VERY DEEP.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. 8" DEEP IN PLASTIC TUB AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ALL.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Observed hole in wall. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • 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 #1.
  • 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 #2.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. "KRAB" SALAD. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES ON ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MUSSELS.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). "KRAB" SALAD. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ALL, LETTERS FADED.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. STUFFED SHRIMP. Repeat Violation. 117 defrees AT CALL BACK.
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-04-1 Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation. 95 degrees AT CALL BACK.
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-04-1 Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN WINGS. Repeat Violation. 100 degrees AT CALL BACK.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-03-1 Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BUFFET STEAM TABLES. Repeat Violation.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SHRIMP. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. STUFFED SHRIMP. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN WINGS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BUFFET STEAM TABLES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CRABS IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. 112 degrees.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. OBSERVED RE USE OF CRAB SHELLS.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. URINE PUDDLES IN MENS RESTROOM.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. ZING. This violation must be corrected by : 12/6/10.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/6/10.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. "PIGS IN A BLANKET."
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIBS.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. SUSHI RICE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI RICE.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FISH.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN #1.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN #2.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED IN AN 8" DEEP PLASTIC TUB. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BUFFET LINE STEAMERS.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF ABOVE SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. CHICKEN ABOVE FRESH PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. GREEN BEANS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SCRUB PAD STORAGE.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. ZING.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. PIC (ZING) TOOK TEST 9/28/10 AND IS TO FAX ME PROOF BY 10/20/10.
10/6/2010Complaint PartialWarning Issued

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