- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator scooping food without hair restraint.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer at waitress area with inside panel unattached. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of frozen shrimp on floor next to 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup scoop in bowl with water at 90°F.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed food stored in RIC in Thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic bowls not inverted.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed soiled residue at drying rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in prep area with soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed bucket with washcloth inside hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink.
|
11/06/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees slicing meat with no hair restraint. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer in waitress area inside panel unattached. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies and gentleman bathrooms. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In frigid wire freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Drying shelf next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
|
11/06/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees slicing meat with no hair restraint. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer in waitress area inside panel unattached. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. At waitress area. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies and gentleman bathrooms. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In frigid wire freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. True refrigerator reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Drying shelf next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nasal saline spray bottle on shelf on top reach in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Leans cleanser On shelf on top reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Observed liquid eggs at 63°F, operator stated they use 4-hours as time control but they don't have form stating they use public health as control. Instructed operator to through away at 5:00pm. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
|
10/01/2014 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on exterior of reachin coolers **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.grease at handsink and on handsink papertowels holder and wall area **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.cardboard box used to store cooked foods **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.at dry goods storage, flour containers **Corrected On-Site**
|
6/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handsink and handsink supplies
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed en bucket of raw chicken over ready to eat pkgs of pasta in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
|
2/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on switches and handles of slicer
- Basic - Food stored on floor.bag of onions on floor under 3 bay sink
- Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink.observed noodles cooling in 3 bay, old food debris visible on sink interior
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.baking soda in unmarked container
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over raw cut broccoli in reachin cooler
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on food storage containers
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.foods at cook line, chicken broth and garlic in oil, and egg wash, form given at inspection.
- Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
|
10/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
|
4/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.obsefved reachin prep top cooler unable to maintain foods at 41?F or colder. May not use to hold potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain at 41?F or colder **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.observed egg rolls on aims touching cardboard box containers. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in reachin prep top cooler found at 43?F to 47?F. May not use to hold potentially hazardous food unless able to maintain at 41?F or colder. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue on exterior food storage containers.rice **Warning**
|
4/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on exterior of reachin freezer
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed plates bowels stored on open wire shelving not protected from above contamination, bowels at waitperson soup station not protected from above contamination.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.rice bucket stored under dish machine table not completely covered using tray as lid
|
1/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.sugar container at waitstation.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.toilet cleaner over canned goods at back storage area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spices at storage area.
|
9/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.non handle scoop in use at dry rice storage bin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed dirt/sand stuck in corners at front counter area beside front door in dining area.open areas of floor clean.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at steam table Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cream cheese at reachin
|
6/21/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at steamtable area water at 90 degrees F
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggewash and garlic in oil Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded May use TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL and discard after 4 hours. Must fill out form and keep times recorded. Please see website myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed cardboard box reused to hold cooked foods. Corrected On Site.
|
2/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed clean dishes stored on rack at end of 3 bay sink exposed to splash during food prep.
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed large plastic containers of flour,sugar, on floor under dish machine ,observed dishwashing racks stored on top of containers.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.obser ed black buildup on dishmachine racks.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
|
11/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed raw shell eggs broken and old shells stored on flat with unbroken eggs Corrected On Site.discarded.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed cooked eggrolls stored in paper box in cooler. Corrected On Site.removed paperbox and discarded.
|
6/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
|
3/19/2011 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non handled scoop used idry rice at storage area.
- Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.tables set with silverware with folded napkin lying on top of utensils. not cleared from tables between guests if not used. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Observed old food crumbs in cracks at joint of steamtable and surrounding wall.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found -one live one dead roach found at wooden wall at front of unit. beside steam table. next day callback per Gary T .
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one live immature roach found on floor behind steam table.
|
3/18/2011 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed eggrolls stored in cardboard box Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knives and other utensils stored in dirty bus pan with old food debris observed. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over stuffed rangoon Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over vegetables and eggrolls in rwachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
|
2/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection 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. cooked ribs no date marks Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed raw chicken over beef in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw meats overvcooked noodles in preptop Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at steamtable Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non handled scoop usedto dispense sugar.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.observed eggrolls stored in and touching cardboard boxes used for soy sauce shipment. Corrected On Site.
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.at dishdryrack Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet washcloths used as table liner at preptable.not nonabsorbable.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.beverage glasses wet nested at waitstation Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.handsoap pump on top of preptop reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
|
11/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.paperbag Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.chicken over cooked dumplings in reachin Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.plastic bins of sugar,salt,cornmeal stored on fkoor under dishwash area beside dishwashing chemicals
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed plastic container of sugar overfilled with lid on top but not sealed due to overfilling of container .bin located next to sanitizer bucket on floor ,not protected from cross contamination
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed employee cutting mushrooms with bare hands Corrected On Site.washed hands put on gloves
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
|
8/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection 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.eggrolls and cream cheese filling in reachin
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.rice container at ice machine
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.large pot burner
- Plumbing system in disrepair.observed odor of sewer gas in woman's restroom
- Observed food debris accumulated on floor.at hall storage area
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at dishwash area
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling sagging in men's restroom , water damaged ceiling tiles.
|
6/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.beverage glasses wet nested at wait prep
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.2 live flies-backdoor open Corrected On Site.closed door
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at dishwasher
|
3/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cloth bound to slicer arm -not smooth hard easily cleanable
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.reachin cooler handles
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.soup bowels not inverted
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms
|
1/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth rag tied onto slicer handle
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers-blue fried noodle container at steam table
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
|
10/23/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection 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.sliced mushrooms in reachin upright cooler
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.icevscoop stored on unsanitized surface -in plastic drink rack
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on reacihin doors of 2 dr stainless in kitchen
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restroom
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at 3 bay sink
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.grease cutter on top shelf at dry storage over canned drinks and canned food
|
7/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Chen Chinese Restaurant, 605 Ne Park St, Okeechobee, FL »