Asian Buffet, 2939 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASIAN BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2939 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6019666
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/24/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.prep area/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.kitchen
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.handwash sink/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken /seafood /walk in cooler#2 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.kitchen
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA, DUMPLINGS MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. NONE ON PREMESIS
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BULK FLOUR
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REAR OUTDOOR MOP SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WIPING CLOTH IN FRONT HWS
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. IN DRY STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BACK STORAGE OVER SINGLE SERVICE CUPS
  • Critical - Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. SIDE EXIT BLOCKED W(TH TABLE and PLANT
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BY REAR DOOR
6/15/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BY REAR DOOR
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. WITH TEAS DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SUSHI BY HWS SUSHI PREP AREA Corrected On Site. MOVED SUSHI, CONSIDER SPLASH GUARD
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN CRAB FILLING
  • Light not functioning. DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BACK STORAGE OVER SINGLE SERVICE CUPS
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. NONE ON PREMESIS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BY SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING COOKED BBQ PORK WITHOUT GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WIPING CLOTH IN FRONT HWS
  • Observed hole in wall. IN DRY STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • 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. IN RAW CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. ICE CREAM SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. SIDE EXIT BLOCKED W(TH TABLE and PLANT
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CRAB CAKE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED VEGETABLES and SAUCES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK and SHRIMP WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BUTANE WITH RICE DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BULK FLOUR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. REAR DOOR Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SUSHI RICE AT 80F FOR 1 HOUR, Corrected On Site. MARKED FOR TIME Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/122.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA, DUMPLINGS MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/12.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. CONTAINERS STACKED IN REACHIN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/122.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REAR OUTDOOR MOP SINK
  • 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 WHITE SUBSTANCE
4/5/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. EXIT DOOR BY DUMPSTER
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. TILE MISSING _DRY STORAGE ROOM _WITH RICE BINS ETC
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. ICE MACHINE ROOM
2/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. OYSTERS
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP PLACED DIRECTLY ON A SHELF NEXT TO ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. ICE MACHINE ROOM
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 2-15-12.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. FRESH SALMON_SUSHI BAR. OPERATOR FREEZING THE SALMON BUT NO DATE MARKINGS WERE OBSERVED.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. TILE MISSING _DRY STORAGE ROOM _WITH RICE BINS ETC
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED SHRIMP BALLS_REACH IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74f WATER TEMPERATURE _RICE SCOOP NEXT TO RICE COOKER_ICE MACHINE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. FLY STICKY TAPE_OVER PREP TABLE AT DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK_WALK IN COOLER #1 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. VINEGER PLASTIC BOTTLE _CUT UP and USED AS A SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. EXIT DOOR BY DUMPSTER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SUSHI RICE _LESS THAN 4hrs, and CHINESE BLACK BEANS IN OIL_LESS THAN 4hrs _ Corrected On Site. BEANS MOVED TO REACH IN COOLER and RICE WAS TIME MARKED BY OPERATOR
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EXAMPLE COOKED CHICKEN , EGGROLLS ETC WALK IN COOLER _
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. CONTAINERS WITH PEANUTS, FRIED NOODLES ETC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING OF FOOD CONTAINERS _SEVERAL AREAS_EXAMPLE COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER VEGGIE CONTAINERS, Corrected On Site.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in storage containing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. the owner have 60 days from opening inspection or to next routine to get food manager card
  • 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. Pro owner have 60 days or to next routine inspection
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. going from toughing raw chicken with bare hands to putting gloves on without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fish and shrimps walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. chicken breasts Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice and flour Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
5/9/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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