China Best Restaurant, 280 Elgin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BEST RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 280 Elgin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
License #: 5603638
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Brown paper bag lining egg rolls storage container in reach in cooler..
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment and soiled floor edges including area under pallet.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... 75°f.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Scrub pads.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... Sweet/sour fritters, walk on cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food... Sugar, flour bins.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee restroom door not fully self-closing... Screws on hydraulic u it loose.
  • Basic - Identified working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... Sugar, flour.
  • Basic - Moderate grease accumulated under fryer.
  • High Priority - Degreaser in spray bottle stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment... Can of Raid.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Failed exam taken 11/19/13. Per owner, exam retaken 12/10/13, awaiting results.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee restroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.... Potato starch.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment... Fryer.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Bean sprouts held in water at room temp. Corrected, placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils... Cleaner in spray bottle hanging on clean equipment rack.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under pallets where sugar, flour stored on... Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris, grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled fryer sides... Food scraps and grease buildup.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry... On floor.
  • Basic - cornstarch amd bag of rice stored on floor... Dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Insufficient hand washing during inspection... Must wash hands more often.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Liquid egg 45? / later 37? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired, si hall, expired 1/30/13
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance hung over clean equipment storage rack.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle... outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease/food scraps accumulated throughout kitchen floor... edges and under equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Expired employee food service training. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Expired employee food service training. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No soap and towels at kitchen handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed all kitchen equipment exteriors dirty... grease, food scraps.
  • Critical - Observed box ribs stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters/system. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee restroom not enclosed with self-closing door. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle... outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease/food scraps accumulated throughout kitchen floor... edges and under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potato starch, rice, dry noodles stored on floor... dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shrimp, chicken and other food products stored on floor... walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled rice cooker.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... potato starch bag. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease... under hood system.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee restroom door not self-closing... left open.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and kitchen floor edges.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle... outside.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed no soap and paper towels at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Observed potato starch, msg stored on floor... dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed soiled kitchen utensils, equipment storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed soiled large spice containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered potato starch bag in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered salt container on kitchen prep table shelf.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee restroom door left open, not self closing.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease/food scraps on equipment exteriors.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed produce stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed several food products on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered large bag of potato starch in dry storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease... behind cooking equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee restroom door not not self closing...door open. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bag of potato starch stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground next to grease receptacle...outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of kitchen reach-in cooler door soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... fritters @ 46 f, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bag of potato starch in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee restroom door kept open.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...back side.
  • Observed grease on the ground by grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed no handwashing between handling raw products.
  • Critical - Observed prepared egg rolls not dated.
  • Critical - Observed rice bag stored on dry storage room floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered potatoe starch in dry storage room.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handwash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bag of corn starch stored on floor...dry storage.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease where woks placed over burner.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground by grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed soiled large spice containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...cook line wall.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler not dated.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed MSG not covered.
  • Critical. Observed no handwash sign posted at handsink...kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soiled spices/condiments cart.
  • Critical. Observed soiled wooden combination fork/spoon. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/food splash...sections along wall base boards.
  • Observed moderate mold buildup on wall in dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cooked noodles in walk in cooler not dated.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in both white refrigerators.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed onions stored on floor...walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris/grease accumulated on kitchen floor throughout including floor drain traps.
  • Observed standing water in dry storage room.
  • Observed dry storage room wall with mold-like buildup.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item, grease lightning cleaner, stored by utensils.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...non-working stove in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed expired Hotel and Restaurant license displayed.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed msg container.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of sanitizer solutions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease/oil on hood filters.
  • Observed soil buildup on equipment storage rack...next to sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris/grime accumulated on kitchen floor throughout.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils...degreaser hung on clean equipment storage rack. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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