China Chef Chinese Take-Out, 125 E Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHINA CHEF CHINESE TAKE-OUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 125 E Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
License #: 2000972
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer lid
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. For cornstarch/water mixture
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Bulk bins
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shrimp behind carrots, top of make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Multiple foods. No temperature change after 5 minutes. Moved to walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. One bucket
  • Basic - Food stored in kitchen not covered. One can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117°
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler pooling water
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cornstarch/water
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Multiple
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Butane bottle
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice 90°. Moved to walk in **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.Kitchen
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Sugar
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins at front area on shelf and with sugar packets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Wooden bowls. DISCARDED. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho home defense insect killer below handsink
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
9/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects. Ants, corner of kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Multiple
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishes in sink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice 84'F in bowl in sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shrimp, top of make table
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked after being pulled from freezer. soup Corrected On Site.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed RAW EGG CRATES AND RAW CHICKEN BOXES not discarded after used.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.HOOD FILTER areas ,dripping grease NEED TO GET HOODS CLEANING ON TOP ROOF.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.REACHIN COOLER RIGHT SIDE MAKE TABLE . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.FOUND IN WATER AT 109f. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.RIGHT SIDE MAKE TABLE .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.STARCH IN WATER 69f.IN WOK STATION. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.TO GO CONTAINERS not inverted .COOK LINE.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed RAW SHELL EGGS crates inside establishment . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.GASKETS cooks line right side make table unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SCOOPS, Repeat Violation.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. BAMBOO SHOOTS
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRESH GARLIC/OIL 72'F ON CART AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. RICE COOLING IN CLOSED CONTAINER, IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF FRY OIL
  • Critical. Observed egg crates re-used.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SPOONS
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SWEET/SOUR CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. ONE ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Expired 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.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. VEGETABLE PREP COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Probe thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP 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. BULK RICE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. SOME WIRE RACKS IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM RUSTED/CORRODED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RAW WOOD BRACE IN CABINET UNDER FRONT HANDSINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener bracket.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISH RACKS ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVERS IN WA-IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PORTABLE FAN DUSTY
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. EGG CRATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at hand wash sink. HANDLE MISSING. WOMENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. DEAD SPIDER ON WALL NEAR STOVE
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. CEILING NEAR HOOD REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD
  • No copy of latest inspection report. PAGES MISSING
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. OPERATOR NOT FAMILIAR WITH HOW TO CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER Corrected On Site.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 1 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SOME FISH COME IN FROZEN OTHERS DO NOT, NO RECORDS AVAILABLE.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/18/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Msg in establishment, menu states no MSG.
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. oranges in walkin
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, egg rolls, chicken in reach in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squeeze bottles, flour, granular chicken broth.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, garlic in oil, cornstarch and water, lo mein noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. noodles cooked yesterday at 55-57.
  • Critical. Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soiled mops and brooms hung over bulk food containers.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. soy sauce
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, curly wire scrubber observed.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food, soy sauce can. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bulk foods Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food containers
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dirty utensils stored a if clean
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood pipes.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination by hands, self service utensils.
  • Observed wall around walkin door & door soiled with accumulated black debris
  • Observed ceiling/roof in disrepair, pans placed over fryer to keep water out.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. in storeroom
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation crab used but states crab and crab meat on menu. Already received administrative action on 5/15/2009 inspection. Sample copy of new menu available, menus not received back from printer- New Golden Star at 64 Allen St. NYC. has sent UPS.
  • 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.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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