Yums Chinese Food, 2926 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: YUMS CHINESE FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2926 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800972
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk MSG) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.( observed 2 tanks by bag in box rack not secure) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( observed plastic single service utensils not all inverted on counter)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.( observed old food debris on walk in cooler shelving)
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( observed fresh garlic and oil mixture holding at 77°F, owner voluntarily discarded)
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. ( observed burn cream stored on shelf with food in refrigerator at cook line, owner voluntarily discarded) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed chemicals stored in hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( stainless steel bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( case of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( plastic o go bags storing food in stand up and chest freezers)
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. ( bottle of nasal spray in reach in cooler with food ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( located in bathroom)
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk rice bin) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( 2 tanks by bag in box rack)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( storing pork in reach in freezer)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.( chicken, temped at 45°F, moved to refrigeration right away) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( aluminum pans on half above reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( front counter)
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing cleaners)
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( stainless steel bowl in rice)
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( by entrance door, glass is missing and covered by wood)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk plastic bins with flour not labeled on shelf under prep table)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing soap)
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[ open beverage container on prep table ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [storing chemicals ] 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.[ stainless bowl used as scoop in rice ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ bulk plastic container with rice not labeled ] Corrected On Site.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [Stored in front counter hand wash sink and on lower prep shelf by fryer.]
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Blank certificates provided. Repeat Violation.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Walk in cooler ambient air 54degF. Technician is working on unit. Potentially hazardous foods moved to freezers temporarily to cool and cold hold. Ambient air dropped to 49degF at end of inspection.]
  • Equipment or utensils not constructed with handle for scooping powder/granular foods.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Blank certificates provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. [3 trays of cooked pork cooling outside back door of establishment in shared enclosed, covered walkway on cooling rack.] Corrected On Site by moving trays back into kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Storage of wet wiping cloth]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Cooked battered chicken at 50degF.] Corrected On Site by icing portioned chicken and moving large volumes to reach in freezers while walk in unit is repaired.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. [Young child in kitchen.] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [Stored in front counter hand wash sink and on lower prep shelf by fryer.]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [Grains/powders] Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED
  • CEILING A/C VEN UNLCEAN, DUST BUILD UP
  • CO2 TANKS NOT SECURE IN BACK ROOM
  • Critical - COLD WATER NOT WORKING IN RESTROOMS
  • HOOD FILTER SOILED
  • Critical - INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE TRAINING CERTIFICATES
  • LEAKING HANDSINK PIPE BY CASH REGISTER AND BY MOP SINK
  • Critical - NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK BY CASH REGISTER AND 3 COMP SINK
  • Critical - NO THERMOMETER EASILY DISPLAYED
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. items stored in hand sink Corrected On Site. removed
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic to go bags used for frozen food storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife stored in crack
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade has encrusted food debris
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. setting out on countertop Corrected On Site. put in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler phf at 46 chicken shrimp beef pork
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no dates observed
3/8/2011Routine - 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. not all food date marked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in standing water
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. rinsed off in 3 bay sink no no water then directly to cook line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade is dirty
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at rear area hand sink
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. many bags in freezer not labeled
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white to go bags in freezer used as food storage
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.and groves point worn or broken off
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of bamboo shoots dented Corrected On Site.removed and will return
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold line on cook line is at 46 degrese for beef,pork,and chicken.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. none all are broken
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 3 units has no visable thermometer
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white to go bags used for frozen storage
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. cutting board on cook line has black easily movable with alcohol swab
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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