Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine, 4367 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNCLE JOE'S CHINESE CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4367 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
License #: 6013239
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.cookline/shelves
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw eggs/lemons/walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.cookline
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.2 adult roaches found/hand wash sink/kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sauce/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.beef
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.flour/kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.prep area
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.by hand wash sink/cookline/dumplings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.cookline
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.prep cooler/cookline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.cookline
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
  • 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Service call advised.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 5/12/13. **Warning**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . service call placed by manager .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - rusty shelving - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wait station reachin cooler at 53 degreesF. service call advised . relocate PHF to other cooling units until repaired .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen - blocked by boxes.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station .
  • Observed build-up of grease/debris on nonfood-contact surface. stovetop.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons next to rice steamer .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.eggrolls
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.prep cooler/cookline Repeat Violation.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.rice/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.chicken wings Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knife/cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.kitchen
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.ribs/cookline
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornstarch /kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk in cooler/pork Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.eggrolls /walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornstarch /cookline
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/chicken /walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoops/kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.chop knife/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.by backdoor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.scallops /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.poultry /walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves /walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves /cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.kitchen
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.detergent /dishmachine
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.onions/walk in cooler/calamari /walk in freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cookline /ach in cooler
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives/cookline
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.rice
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.cleaners/kitchen
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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