Asian Buffet, 809 N Main St, Havana, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASIAN BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 809 N Main St, Havana, FL 32333
License #: 3000290
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 8/12/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dish area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; dishroom sink blocked by fan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; dish area.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; seafood salad in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table; 3 cups of coffee.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint; cooks.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks; tea lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; bucket of soy sauce.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; spoon in cook line hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to lettuce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken and beef at 45F in make table, breaded chicken at 44F in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; approximately 15 dry in separate storage room. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 8-12-11.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; mouthwash and bottles of medicine in drink station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area; solarcaine on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; trays of desserts in walk in freezer, brrown gravy 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; bus tubs of fried chicken bitess in walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; plastic spice bowl on cook line.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; dissh room sink blocked by tea pot and empty hand soap.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; dish area.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented; siggn on picture at font counter read: fried scallop and product was "scallop flavored fish." Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment; paring knives on cook's line on dirtty counter.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; seafood salad in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored; cough medicine in walk in cooler with food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fry oil in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; large sppon and tea bag in service station sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken and beef next to green onions.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; shell eggs next to napa cabbage.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; 3 compartment sink in dish room.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; handsink in service station.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; cigarettes and lighter with clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi on buffet at 64F - will discard after lunch.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk in reach in cooler on cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; urn of iced tea in service station.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk container of flour or breading.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to cabbage and celery.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken and beef over cabbage and celery.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; bustub of beef in walk in cooler.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in uncooked rice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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