New China Buffet, 940 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 940 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
License #: 2331918
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/13/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.base of can opener
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at 3 comp sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Behind hand sink and wall
5/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.next to exit in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.base of can opener
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs held at 82 degrees
4/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Under3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. fluor containers.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Prep surface not sanitized prprior to use.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed excesive grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 4 dried (old) rodent droppings found in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 50 plus fresh rodent droppings found outside by dumpster area. Pest control) company present and inmediately put bait stations.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Ceiling tile missing. outside room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. outside room.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. hot chicken aced in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By sushi bar
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/24/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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