Orient Chef, 17155 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORIENT CHEF
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17155 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
License #: 1621119
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic take-out container used for vinegar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Observed an ice scoop, large fork and large spoon stored in a soiled container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Establishment does not set up the 3 compartment sink when cleaning small wares.
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the deep fat fryers.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed a case of raw beef thawing at room temperature.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Potato starch, flour and sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed none being used when cleaning small wares.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a steel sponge and a bottle of soap in the kitchen hand sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw eggs over produce in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken on the cookline reach in cooler, dropped 6°F by the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce at 105°F on the cookline. Moved to a cooler, 70°F at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles in prep areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler. **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles in prep areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cookline utensils on cardboard boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons at the sushi area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt pepper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Salmon received from Asami Foods Co. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, Sushi rice, crab, chicken wings, chicken nuggets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked pork in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **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. Pasta, chicken, shrimps in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. "no MSG" sign on the menu and MSG present at the cookline.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. observed expired certificates.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. no proof of parasite destruction for salmoon served raw at the sushi bar.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cut vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination, no handled cup or bowl inside a food container, sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage area, walk in.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container inside front counter hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved inside a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil, shell eggs at the cookline. Corrected On Site. moved inside a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood in the sushi bar display reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit capable of maintain proper temperature. dropped 2 degrees fahrenheit by the end of the inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked pork in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. fried rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, corn starch. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Back area, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Coffee, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Wi frezer. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Pork, Walk in frezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Pork, wi frezer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use.Pots and plastic containers, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Brown rice, wi cooler. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom toilet not clean.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed drain clogged, dumpster's area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 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. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken over chease.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice, shrimp, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.40 DW on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Sushi rice, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Pork, chicken, rice. wi cooler, Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storage counters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.WI cooler.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. WI cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.WI cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, WI cooler.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on kitchen fan.
  • Critical. Observed screen door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, WI cooler. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood's filters and storage counters.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking, Rice, chicken, eggrolls. Food may not be served. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood's filters and kitchen's fan.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad tors dumpster area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present, back door, bottom part.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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