China Express Restaurant, 4731 Nw 183rd Street, Opa-Locka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4731 Nw 183rd Street, Opa-Locka, FL 33055
License #: 2318086
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use bottles buckets.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Bathroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours, moved to cooler to maintain temperature.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found below steam table in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved 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.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggsCorrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.stove
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken floor tiles infrot of walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.stove
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washing hands at cookline sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of grease. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry 44 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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