China First, 400 Se Capital Cir Ste 24, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA FIRST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 Se Capital Cir Ste 24, Tallahassee, FL 32301-3802
License #: 4702454
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tea stirring spoon at handsink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Walkin freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice cream scoop stored in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tea stirring spoon at handsink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and wontons at 58 and 57°. Reachin cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles,beef,chicken, and won tons found between 45 - 48°.. Not over 4 hours per operator. walkin cooler 1. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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. **Warning**
09/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under flattop grill.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice and sugar.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Wok.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Lemons under towels at handsink.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Prep of mushrooms done at dining room table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At buffet.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melon and pasta. . Not over 4 hours cooled to 41 during inspection.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Flattop grill.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Both freezer and cooler.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cigarettes
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler, reaching and walkin not holding temp.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Knife bar.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of wok.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reachin.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Stockroom and kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Scoop made of jug.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All PHF in walkin.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Wd-40
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg rolls
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Both freezer and cooler.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cigarettes
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler, reaching and walkin not holding temp.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Knife bar.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of wok.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reachin.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Stockroom and kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Scoop made of jug.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods on line and inside walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All PHF in walkin.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Wd-40
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg rolls
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Prep counter shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bucket in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar and rice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water by ice cream freezer.
  • Basic - Kitchen Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cabbage onions, potatoes and broccoli.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wash solution in 3 compartment sink not clean.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on table by can opener not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food sauces in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of glass door reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing pink substance below dish machine not labeled.
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White freezer and glass door cooler door handles soiled.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food CORN STARCH stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice and flour
  • Basic - In-use non handle plastic bucket stored in ice between uses.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not at proper level in dishwash machine.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour, chips and rice containers.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed clean pans stacked while wet.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table next to can opener.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Walk in cooler fan guards dusty.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets with soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Ice cream scoop in hanksink. 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. Bowl in rice. 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. Bucket in in bin used to scoop ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Buckets with soy sauce not covered.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Container with corn starch not covered in storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Soiled wall behind handsink.
8/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses in waitress station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In make table at cook lIne.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee scooping ice with metal pan with no handles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch face then engage in food preparation, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink in kitchen being used to thaw shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. All in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered boiled eggs and chopped onions in walkin cooler uncovered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Noodles in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Cover for equipment not designed to provide protection from contamination. OUTSIDE ICE MAKER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. LEMONS
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of walkin -in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AT 48 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER BROCCOIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN and CRAB IN FREEZER
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. in backside of restaurant
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab rolls on sushi bar are made with only imitation crab and crab items on menu also made with only imitation crab . This violation must be corrected by : 2/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside on back deck. This violation must be corrected by : 2/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler. vegetables and buckets of chicken
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. thawing shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. thank you bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab salad-46 buffetline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles -53, prep area, cornstarch and water mixture , garli and oil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. sushi bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. eggroll
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over sauces
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. frozen shrimp
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler. eggrolls
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. egg foo young, fried shrimp , potatoes , dumpings , chicken at 83 degrees on buffetline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. on prep table Corrected On Site.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; rice, starch and ice.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; service station. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; sugar.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans; banana pudding.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fry oil.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; eggs next to cabbage in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; boiled eggs on buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored; wood stain next to vinegar in storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; chicken and won tons in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; crispy noodles and breading in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; sesame chicken 119F on buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; egg rolls in walk in cooler.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar, starch and flour.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; beef on cook's line at 66F, x-ferred to walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and produce; shell eggs next to broccoli in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; chicken next to cabbage in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and produce; chicken over onions in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; fry oil on cook's lline.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; tubs of meat in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tubs of soaking raw meat and pans of egg rolls in walk in freezer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; ice cream scoop on buffet.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; kitchen.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; kitchen sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; vegetables in sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, storage room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1-19-11.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
6/30/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2010Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. THAWING SHRIMP IN HANDSINK . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler and freezer .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ON COOKS LINE.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER GRILL.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. USED TO THAW SHRIMP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
4/14/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in original cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food onions stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 44 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin 1.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 44 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin 2.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin 1.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin 2.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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