China Cafe, 426 Beach Village Dr, Flagler Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 426 Beach Village Dr, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
License #: 2800719
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup as scoop in rice bag **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Eggcrates reused
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. By maketable **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soiled rear shelves
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Debris build up on shelves in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pans on rear rack above Three Compartment Sink not sanitized
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pooled eggs in how over ready to eat cooked foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Frontline
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep table
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef items on top shelf in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Meats over cooked items in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Egg crates reused **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in standing water . Moved to walk in cooler . Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Above fodd prep line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in kitchen handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
9/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Numerous bulk food containers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Numerous. - over vegetables
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Soap bottle next to cleaned plates at frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
7/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. Band aid over prep table
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. By corner of cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk food containers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over. Soy sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Water spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. REAR HANDWASH SINK BY THREE COMP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. NUMEROUS EGGCRATES REUSED
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACKS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CLEANED MIXING BOWLS WITH RESIDUE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. POOLED EGGS OVER VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use EGGCRATES not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. NUMEROUS EGGCRATES REUSED Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. UTENSILS /PLATES STORED NEAR /NEXT TO HANDSINK : BY RICE COOKER
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUT GALLON USED AS SCOOP, CANS USED AS SCOOP Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER
  • 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 FLOUR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS / FOODS IN SHOPPING BAGS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. APRONS OVER FOODS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLOUR ITEMS : STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use EGGCRATE not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. NUMEROUS EGGCRATES REUSED
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ROUND CUTTING BOARDS STORED NEXT TO MOPSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUT GALLON JUG USED AS SCOOP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BOTH KITCHEN HANDSINKS BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PLATES, BOWLS USED AS SCOOP Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. LARGE BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT FOOD IN FRONTLINE REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. GORILLA GLUE OVER FOODS Corrected On Site.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CUT GALLON USED AS SCOOP
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MOP PLACED BY THAWING CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY ITEMS IN SINK
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 CANS .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ITEMS IN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • 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 FLOUR
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. FOODS IN SHOPPING BAGS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EM{EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOOD ITEMS OVER VEGITABLES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. CIGARETTES OVER FOODS : BACK STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NUMEROUS COOED FOODITEMS IN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC IN OIL , CORNSTARCH AT 70 F Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT . FLOUR BAGS , RICE BAGS, ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NUMEROUS FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING COOKED NOODLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. LESS THAN 20 SECONDS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
9/14/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. NUMEROUS ITEMS , EGGROLLS , CHICKEN , SUSHI ITEMS IN REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORNSTARCH AT70 F :COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OILCONTAINERS , FOODITEMS IN WALKINFREEZER , WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER , WALKINFREEZER , STOREROOM AREAS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN COOLERS 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. NUMEROUS SCOOPS WITH NO HANDLES IN FOODS
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN NUMEROUS BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. CRACKING RAW EGGS THEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS . NOT WASH HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. NUMEROUS CUT PLASTIC JUGS AS SCOOPS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SHOPPING BAGS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY ITEMS , FRONT AND BACK HANDSINKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING PLATES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. NUMEROUS SOILED APRONS, OTHER ITEMS OVE FOOD. BACK STORAGE
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. POTATO STARCH STORED UNDER HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • 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. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WASH DISHES THEN HANDLED FOOD
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING PLATE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CIGARETTES WITH FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
10/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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