China Dragon, 1717 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA DRAGON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1717 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703066
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seating from 20 to 112. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cookies and chips on buffet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water not at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buffet line refrigeration unit not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit iced during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. This violation must be corrected by 12/20/14. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,beef,pork and shrimp. **Warning**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor fan soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of toaster oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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,beef,pork.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Tongs with cracked insulation on handles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Insulated handle on tongs in poor repair , cracked.
  • Basic - Food stored in unapproved container, chicken case box lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee chopping onions using bare hands.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Light out in kitchen wok area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Handling cash and proceeded to prepare order without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under wok.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Gasket around walk in cooler door.
  • 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. Observed can used to scoop rice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed non-handle bowl used to to scoop sugar.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed frozen foods in takeout bags in reach in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table below microwave.
  • Critical - Working containers of food (SUGAR) removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOTTLED DRINKS ON FLOOR ADJACENT TO HANDWASH SINK
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON GASKETS IN REACH-IN ON LINE
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN DIRTY CONTAINER
  • Critical - OBSERVED DRINK WITHOUT LID ON LINE - COS
  • OBSERVED EGGS ON LINE NOT STORED AT 41 DEGREES OR BELOW - 65 DEGREES -COS
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN - COS
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASH STATION FOR EMPLOYEES - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NOODLES IN REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARK - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN CHEWING TOBACCO IN CLEAN PANS IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORK IN REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT DATE MARK
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED EGGROLLS, SHRIMP, ETC IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED PORK, EGGROLLS IN REACH-IN
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED OVER TOMATOES, EGGROLLS
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS ON LINE IN STANDING WATER - COS
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed no sanitizer being used when washing dishes and food equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Observed 20 seats in establishment. Change them seating change form to be filled out and sent in.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food, observed encrusted with food thru to handle. Washed. 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. Owner had taken certifications.
  • Observed a cut off top to plastic jug used as a scoop. Thrown out. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed black mildew like substance inside ice chute on soda station lobby.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed middle sink used as wash and then they rinsed in third sink. No sanitizer used. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed soapy pail of water dumped into sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed storage totes used for bulk flour, sugar, salt, cornstarch.
  • Observed paper towel dispenser not working properly. Suggested they take paper towel out of dispenser for use.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw pork and chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 3/9/11.
  • Observed reuse of tomato sauce can with teriyaki sauce in container in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered sauces in tin cans in reach in cooler. Oyster sausage and Hoisen sauce.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta in ach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Cook line prep table.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cut onions.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food shrimp thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food chicken stored over ready-to-eat food celrey. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food chicken in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food shrimp in walkin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar , flour, starch, rice.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; egg roll at 66F and chicken wing at 51 F at cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, cases of fryer oiil on cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bag of jasmine rice in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; tub of flour in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bucket of sprouts and soy sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; buckets of sauce, diced carrots, and ribs in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; cornstarch.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in salt.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; thank you bags in reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go boxes need to be stored inverted.
  • Observed take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous food; soup bowls used in reach in freezer.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomatoes.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Can opener on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor behind chest freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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, egg rolls, etc.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar, starch, flour.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; pork over cooked peas and carrots.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food raw chicken over peeled onions.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; tub of onions in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of coconut milk.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, shrimp, beef, etc.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; knife stored in crevise.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice spoon.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle used as a scoop in sugar, flour, starch, riice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage thank you bags in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters greasy.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, reach in cooler door handles.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, to-go articles need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; food in sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used as food contact surface in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spice rack on cooks line.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
11/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin 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. RICE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On floor under fryers.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. RAID YARD GUARD. Repeat Violation.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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