Asia Restaurant & Lounge, 6844 14 St W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6844 14 St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5104577
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surface with soil deposits. Ice scoop by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Lids of flour, sugar, rice. **Corrected On-Site**
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/26/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Tai W Cheng certification expired 6/9/13 **Warning** Time extension given
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** Callback 9/13/13 Tai W Cheng 8/12/13 took test but failed. Will retake test. Time extension given
9/13/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Tai W Cheng certification expired 6/9/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
7/12/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife handle wrapped with duct tape
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Cardboard box lid from chicken use to store cut vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No protective sleeve on last set of lights at cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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. Round plastic container without handle used to scoop rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop by rice cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Lemon slices at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Rice, flour, cornstarch, etc
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spoons not stored handle up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen cookline handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood and pipes
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor underneath pallets with cardboard on top. [rear produce cooler by back door]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sacks of rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin cooler 2 door BEVERAGE AIR
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves. Underside has black moldlike substance.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Preparation area next to walkin cooler
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar handsink blocked by shelf placed over it. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood and pipes at cookline
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Black buildup in grooves.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shelf placed over it. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Large plastic food containers [flour, sugar, rice, etc]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, sauce, rice, eggrolls. walkin cooler
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employee restroom has cloth towels, advised to put in paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf cover where takeout containers are stored.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Discarded by manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour sack Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to eggrolls in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by steamtable] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Peeling in dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pasta, and eggrolls in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Used earlier and remainder sitting out at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Observed steak cooked to order on menus. [sign posted until new menus can be printed] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Green plastic containers of cornstarch, flour, etc.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Sack of flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [by rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed meat frozen in plastic Walmart shopping bags. Must use food grade freezer bags.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits and rust. Small toaster oven.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood]
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container and stored in used cans. Cut carrots stoed in water chestnut can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cook preparing food with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on surface behind soda nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of sticky residue on soda lines.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by 3 comp sink in back room and on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soup in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on cooling rack in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of flour bins.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in back storeroom .
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. Twenty pound propane tank in back storeroom .
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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