China Garden, 6027 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6027 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
License #: 6307861
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken and Eggrolls.
  • 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. 00ppm.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over soy sauce.
  • 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 inside walkin cooler.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Clever between make table and prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Eggrolls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soy sauce inside walkin cooler. **Warning**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Clever between make table and prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk corn starch. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Eggrolls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **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. 00ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soy sauce inside walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk rice.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Eggrolls.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Clever between make table and prep table.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Eggrolls.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef and chicken over soy sauce.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
  • 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 and Eggrolls.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Operators kids.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk rice.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions in walkin cooler. Product inside walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coat on dry food storage rack.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. above 3 compartment sink.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. above 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer near cookline.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. cook.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beef inside walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon near rice warmers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over onions inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife and clever between make table and prep table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken and pork inside walkin cooler.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoops made of old gallon jar in rice container
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dumpling wraps
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags for food storage in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over carrots walkin cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls walkin cooler
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing. 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. Bowls in bulk rice
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags walkin freezer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cookline
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Apron covering washed vegetable walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over produce walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
2/1/2011Routine - 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. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Cloth covering broccoli walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed manual warewashing wash temperature at less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp next to raw chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over produce inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. chicken stored in pan with bag under chicken.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth covering broccoli inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon near rice cooker.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Light not functioning. near back door.
4/7/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. cooked pork inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons inside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to raw beef inside walkin cooler. 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. cutting celery without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in bulk MSG.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon near rice cooker.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. nonfood grade bags used to store food inside upright freezer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons in dish container.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. over dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. detergent inside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. near steam table.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at hand sink near prep table.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in womens restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in mens restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in womens restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in mens restroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin cooler.
8/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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