China Buffet, 901 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6305627
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Sushi prep room.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Entire kitchen and dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly device over prep table.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Tilapia at prp sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chine over pasta in oiler next to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over poked pork in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork , chicken in walk in cooler across from kitchen.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Chicken, beans, rice noodles etc. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Between 3 compartment sink and prep table.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Black apron on prep table while preparing Napa. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Through out kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pok loins in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. All food in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Chicken
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen/ dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Ribs, pastries, chicken, egg rolls, shrimp.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Ice cream bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, all cooked product in walk in cooler
7/31/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cole slaw, chicken, chicken base , beef, potatoes
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.crystal water bottle with beverage inside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout entire kitchen.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table across from cook line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooking grease.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Basting brush should have a rubber band instead of metal.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimps in prep sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can tapioca pudding on can good rack.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Watermelon.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 , beef, chicken, pork in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With blue glass cleanser looking product.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cover missing on ice machine.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg roll
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kichen
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken egg rolls, pork
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen ,dishwasher area
  • Light out cookline.
  • Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishwasher area.
  • Observed food stored on floor./kitchen ,walkin cooler, freezer
  • Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./krab
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over eggrolls /walkin cooler.
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in walkin cooler.
4/5/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen ,dishwasher area.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can /Ottimo pizza sauce with basil./can good rack.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./product(s) walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./carry out containers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.,chicken ,beef,eggrolls /walkin cooler.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen ,dishwasher area
  • Light out cookline.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./ottimo pizza sauce.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification..must be corrected by 07/24/2012.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./ hallway to backdoor from kitchen to the right.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./kitchen ,walkin cooler, freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./krab
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over eggrolls /walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw chicken over mushrooms reachin cooler across from cookline.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives between reachin and prep table.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./chicken at 70 degrees prep area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in walkin cooler.
5/24/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./entire kitchen floor
  • Light not functioning./kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine./back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can gehl's tapioca pudding /can good rack.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/bottom cover missing /reachin cooler/back storage
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./oystet bay supreme flakes.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./raw chicken over beef reachin cooler next walkin cooler/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knife between prep table and reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./chicken ,eggrolls /walkin cooler.
4/24/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing./above walkin cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen /backdoor area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./hood filter6
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.wiped nose Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap./at 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./kitchen /backdoor area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./meat/vegetable / kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./product walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall./under drain board dishwasher area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw chicken over cooked pasta/reachin cooler next to walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./cooked chicken /meat walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives between 3 compartment sink and prep table /reachin cooler/prep ta6
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken ,pork,beef,eggrolls ,cooked product in walkin cooler.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./missing floor tiles throughout kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans musselman's vanilla pudding ,oriental mascot water chestnuts/can goods rack
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table kitchen /monster energy drink/ coconut palm
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./broccoli ,sweet plantains/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler and freezer./several different product/meats, vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./raw chicken next to cook chicken
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/cover missing on several pieces of equipment /bottom of reachin coolers, top to ice machine/near dry storage
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic t-shirt grocery bags used to store product /walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.seafood and meat reachin cooler across from cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./shrimp at 3 compartment sin, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./hot or cold insulated food containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./pink lotion detergent next to cooked chicken /bottom shelf of prep table across from cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knife between reachin cooler and prep table.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination./ice cream case on buffet line.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./ice cream spoons
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./missing tiles entrance to hallway leading to the backdoor/ handsink near dishwasher area.
10/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen /backdoor area.
  • Light not functioning./cookline .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./kitchen /back storage area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./near backdoor
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./dry storage area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in walkin cooler.
6/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans/dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint./cooks.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor./to go containers /dry storage room
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen /back storage area.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans/dry storage rack.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product in kitchen online. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site./shrimp in 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./reachin cooler/cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./product in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./beverage station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep area/kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cooks.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./t-shirt plastic bags/walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./beverage station .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives /between 3 compartment sink and prep table.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./to go containers /dry storage room
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen /back storage area.
  • Light not functioning./kitchen /dry stockroom area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk food containers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area./over trash can/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./product in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./shelf above reachin across from cookline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./ no handle on scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine./all 3 ice machines.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives between prep table and sink.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles./can used as scoop.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./walkin cooler/entrance to back storage area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease./kitchen
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./kitchen next to handsink by entrance to kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./lobby area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ hat and apron on cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food./dry storage area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
3/2/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.Unsanitary conditions in kitchen food exposed to raw sewage.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in rear waitstation .
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment.
  • Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in rear area of kitchen
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Stockroom reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Serviceline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin freezer
  • 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 employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Disharea
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
2/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2009Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Out of temperature less than 4 hours This violation must be corrected by : 11/10/09.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. This violation must be corrected by : 11/10/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed single-use boxes reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade drill used in food production
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk in-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface in rear of kitchen .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in rear of kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining into bus pan at soda system.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in rear of kitchen .
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable at dishmachine
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall in front of freezer .
  • Observed attached shelves in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Corrected On Site.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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