China 1, 7675 49th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7675 49th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6215963
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm, recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Baby corn
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Approx 30 lbs of raw beef On table, in prepping process , 48°, corrective action taken : placed into walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small wooden bowl inside container of cut carrots , cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Above mixer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Various items , walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty containers, utensils stored in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On front kitchen counter in boxes.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near stove.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler different items.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.( hood filters)
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk contains) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( dry storage shelving)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( observed 2x 4 wood as a shelf at fryer) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.( observed Ryobi drill for food)
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.( metal slicer attached to wood)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( white upritcooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.( walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.( many containers of used cooking oil stored inside facility)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( informational)
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.( not approved for restaurants/ Raid)( removed from restaurant ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( knives hanging from magnet)
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( fried chicken and egg rolls in walkin) **Repeat Violation**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. ( jug of fruit juice) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(2x4 wood at fryers)
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( white upright cooler)
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.( shell eggs over onions in walkin cooler)
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.( Raid)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( food cart/table at cookline)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing food on top) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(egg rolls in walkin cooler)
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.{SILVER UPRIGHT COOLER:READING 10 F}
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.{ALL SINKS/92 F IS THE HOTTEST}
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{BETWEEN PREP TABLES}
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knives on storage rack]
  • 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]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags in use touching food/freezer]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.{TO-GO CONTAINERS}
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.[bulk containers]
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.[black barrel]
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
8/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed bags of rice stored on kitchen / storeroom floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. (Cooked chicken and shrimp not placed in ice bath to cool before placing in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in wok line cooler. (Raw egg in bowl over green onions)
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on wok line coolers.
  • Observed styrofoam trays not inverted when stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unused office reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of condiments and spices removed from original containers not identified by common name.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Violation: 21-14-1 Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed pagoda boxes stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with dirty fingernails working with exposed food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed duck roaster encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed plastic silverware stored in dirty containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
4/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bags of rice stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical. Kitchen hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dining room ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize storeroom.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed both public bathroom facilities not clean.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning in kitchen ceiling light fixture.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by food behind counter.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[boxes of shortening ]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • 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.[inside rice storage container ]
  • Observed table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable, not sealed to table or has legs that provide less than a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment.[non-commercial /food service approved drill]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[raw wood shelving ]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[old cardboard lining shelf above reachin coolers]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[mixer area]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[ladies restroom]
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[upright ]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[chicken over produce in wic] Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.[tongs in raw chicken container]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[cardboard shelving ]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.[cardboard divider] Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.[no light]
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Areas that previously required the posting of a smoking sign have not posted a smoking not permitted sign.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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