Tc Choy's Asian Bistro (Dba), 301 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TC CHOY'S ASIAN BISTRO (DBA)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3912593
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/23/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans of oyster sauce
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC & RIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, in WIC and RIC
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in RIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, large buckets of sauce in prep area and WIC and WIF
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, spoon with laddle
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, copy was issued to operator, this will be corrected by next routine inspection
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, on cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, RIC
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cracked
  • Observed utensils in poor condition, knife
  • Critical. Observed damaged/inaccurate thermometer at hot holding unit
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters, and stove
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on RIC
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates in prep area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, small bowls in prep area
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface, grass growing behind stand up freezers
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, hws in prep area has an out of order sign
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, mop dink clogged
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb next to fish tank
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, around 30 dry mice droppings in dry storage room. Invoice shows service date for 9/15/10
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor, in dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, can of propane
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, in mop sink area
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only, in mop sink area inside dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by soda boxes
09/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. corn starch ? Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken above raw fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing. chef jacket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods filters
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. butcher knife
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.employee bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.employee bathroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • 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. wheat starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler. servers area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. servers area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 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.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods filters
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishroom area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and dry storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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, flour bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in walkin coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in dry storage
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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