Sze-Chuan Panda, 8440 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SZE-CHUAN PANDA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8440 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351-7359
License #: 1610779
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed that a bowl is being used to scoop soy sauce and a bowl used used to scoop cooked wontons in the walk- in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed a build-up of old food on the right side of the Bain Marie cooler on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Observed an employee drinking from an open container on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 5 employees working with raw chicken without any hair restraints. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed raw uncovered chicken being stored on top of a garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed that the prepped cabbage, prepped green and red peppers, prepped mushrooms and cooked eggrolls are not covered in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 8 open cases of raw chicken on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under 3 cutting boards on prep tables in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the west side of the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed employees placing raw chicken into thank-you bags to be stored in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage left out on the cook's line in the kitchen. Cabbage was placed into the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. The same employee that washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a prep table was not cleaned and sanitized after raw chicken was prepped on the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 8 assorted cases of raw chicken left out in the kitchen while being cut-up with a temperature of 54°-69° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw pooled eggs over uncovered chopped garlic in a reach-in cooler on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over live lobsters in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Uncovered raw chicken over raw wontons and raw chicken over raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran the dish machine 5 times and the test strip still failed to turn black. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Observed dried chicken remnants on the meat slicer. This meat slicer needs to be cleaned and sanitized before using. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a wiping cloth used to wipe prep table used for cutting chicken in a kitchen hand sink. This sink needs to be cleaned and sanitized . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • 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. Cooked sliced and diced pork. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for 3 female employees. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked sliced and diced pork in the walk-in cooler. **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. Eggrolls prepared on 9/6/14 in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging on a cart in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cooked fried shrimp wrapped in cloth dinner napkins in a reach-in cooler at the end of the cook's line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks preparing food with no hats on . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water by a rice cooker in the kitchen with a water temperature of 79° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both kitchen hand wash sinks, the wait staff service area and the guest bathrooms.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed bones for broth stored in "thank you bags", in the walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed that prepped broccoli and egg rolls are not covered in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found no chlorine in a wiping cloth sanitizer pail when tested. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of MSG and salt on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage left out on the cook's line at 63°. Cabbage was placed into a working reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked food in a reach-in cooler on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cook rinsing raw shrimp in a kitchen hand wash 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. Cooked cut-up pork in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed Cooked cut-up pork in the walk-in cooler that was removed from the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored under the service area hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover batter fried shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All kitchen employees.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Using a garbage can as a base for a sheet pan being used for prep. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In the kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and service area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used for cooked chicken and krab ran goons in the walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans for sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over live lobsters **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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. Cooked pork.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked pork ribs and cooked chicken removed from the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared Saturday. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.shelves for dishes rusted
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In rice
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface walk in cooler shelves
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.several foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.By gas heater vent
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Glass door of tall reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bag
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 60* F in kitchen- Corrective action- In walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 50*F- Corrective Action back in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Pork Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over sauce in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Oyster sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand washing sink by server line-
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Cardboard
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Self rising flour-
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Garlic powder Corrected On Site.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.- Not accessible -
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.At prep table by cook line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating fried chicken at prep table by cook line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Container lid in disrepair -Corn Starch-
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Batter- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- Coffe machine build up calcium-
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in reach in cooler by cook line- Corrective action - Lowered thermostat
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs- by cook line -49*f- Corrective action in reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Sheves in kitchen
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Card board used as non food contact/ botom shelves
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw chicken in walk in freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Source/ Grease cutter cleaner detergent
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employees restroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employees restroom
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. water chestnuts Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. waitstaff fixing soups for customers Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. cooks preping, cutting up meats Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over sauces reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken, wontons walk in freezer
4/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation raw chicken over raw beef Walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food RIC cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable,dust accumulation.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bulging cans and cooked rice improperly cooled.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours - rice in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - chicken over beef in reachin cooler and chicken over fish in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw chicken over cooked pasta in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw fish over cooked chicken in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils - employee stirred beef with bare hands and arms.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - employee didn't wash hands with soap at handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - shelf rusty in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled gaskets in ice chest.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits - interior of onion bin soiled on dry storage shelf.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan guard in walkin cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - clean bowl stored on garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - bowls on shelf not inverted.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles - reuse of cans to store different sauce - and eggs stored in single use can.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair - toilet missing tank cover in employee restroom. Handle missing on toilet in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - rinsing utensils at handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean - employee restroom not clean and garbage over flowing in employee restroom.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - in employee restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - both hand sinks - kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - at waitress station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair - several ceilings tiling in disrepair in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - light in dry storage area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food - jacket stored next to mushrooms on shelf in kitchen and tools next to food color sauce on shelf in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.- cleaning agent.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Eggrolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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