China Garden, 1527 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1527 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6308061
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in walk in cooler / egg roll wrap in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Between reach in cooler and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Blue powerade on prep table next to reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls , napa
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by white refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Noodles in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Paper menu used as liner for food container. Egg rolls
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons on frontline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. Chicken over lo mien noodles.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a white refrigerator.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. 50 lb. bag of onions in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Pork On egg crates.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork at 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Broccoli
  • 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. Chopping coked pork and touching with bare hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by upright freezer. Hand sink on frontline.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk in cooler.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage dry storage area above shelf where insulated containers are stored.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Meat in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken at 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over onions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on frontline blocked by a white refrigerator.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk in cooler.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and prep table.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Mixed vegetables in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Light out over cook line .
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in freezer
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kings Water Chestnuts. Dry storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork over broccoli.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk in cooler
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./must be corrected by 11/17/2012
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/18/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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