China Garden, 10550 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10550 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
License #: 2613036
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Heavy greasy build up by cookline
  • 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. Open employee bottle water on the shelf by Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Slight build up on the Reach in cooler gasket by the cookline
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can of oyster sauce dented on the lid seam on the shelf by Walk in Cooler , manager discarded **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cornstarch made 30 min ago, on the chef cart. Manager put on the time mark **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken above the bucket of sauce, Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cup for flour have accumulation of food debris, inside the flour container on the shelf by Walk in Cooler, manager took to wash **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Containers of broth 88°F, made around 11 am per manager. on the shelf by the rice cooker. Manager discarded
  • 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, made yesterday per manage Walk in Cooler
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired 2012
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Several open employee bottle drink throughout the kitchen on the prep table or above the make table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle touch the cooked rice, rice warmer by steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Bucket of chicken in Three Compartment Sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Bucket of chicken, container of beef, Walk in Freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can of water chestnut dented on the lid seam, on shelf by Walk in Cooler, manager discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken wings over bucket of sauce, Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. A tray of raw chicken on top of a tray of raw beef, Walk in Freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Slight build up on the soda nozzles, soda machine in dining room
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, chest freezer by Walk in Cooler
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Cup of Coffee on top of dry goods shelf by Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Rice scoop touch rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket from last night less than 10 ppm, still using today, lost strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of lettuce 60° on the prep table, operator didn't know this should keep under 41° corrective action taken, move to cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Open bag of Raw wonton over open bags of vegetable spring rolls, Reach in freezer front counter. Also, raw chicken over sauce, Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Bowl of Corn starch in water , cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12/14/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided to mop sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk white pepper
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Reach in cooler behind counter.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Also screw top on soda.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Broiler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make top behind lid full of old food build up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table foods, temperatures ranged from 44-47? in unit. **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk in.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wet towel bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12/6/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No hot water at mop sink.
  • Walk-in cooler shelves dirty, handles dirty - HW sink.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cooler drain not working properly, leaking into bucket.
  • Critical - Did not wash hands before putting on gloves, only used sanitizer gel.
  • Draining cooked foods in collanders onto old egg flats.
  • Egg rolls 42 degrees F to 48 degrees F.
  • Critical - Employees not trained in cooling procedures, taking temperatures.
  • Foods held under time as a public health without time marking. Shrimp marked with time - not on the written plan.
  • Grocery bags used to store frozen foods - WI freezer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink blocked from use, bag inside.
  • Critical - No hot water at mop sink.
  • Critical - No soap at rear handwash sink.
  • Critical - Operator unaware of cooling parameters and methods.
  • Operators probe thermometer not used to measure food temperatures. Thermometers not calibrated. Off 8 degrees F.
  • Pile of black grease on floor under equipment.
  • Potentially hazardous foods not cold held at 41 degrees F or less.
  • Prep cooler not able to hold PH foods at 41 degrees F or less. Do not use this unti until to hold PH foods at 41 degrees F or less.
  • Critical - Raid chemical spray on shelf.
  • Re-use of cans observed. Re-filled.
  • Single service carton on floor by back door.
  • Single use gloves not changed as needed. Employee wore same gloves for multiple tasks.
  • Sticky residue on all equipment handles - sinks, coolers, etc.
  • Critical - Toxic level of chloring in wiping clith bucket. COS
  • Uncovered food in chest freezer.
  • Walk-in cooler shelves full of food residue.
  • Critical - Water on interior bottom of prep cooler. Broiler dirty.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Cardboard used as shelf to store bags of produce.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scraper near triple sink. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp over cooked noodles in reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site. Moved shrimp to bottom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked beef in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door self closer broken.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. jug cut in half to use as a scoop Corrected On Site- discarded
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop handle in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under prep tables Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets walk in cooler fan covers walk in cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced chicken , cooked shrimp at cookline reach in cooler Owner is using ice packs to keep meats cold Half pans are full,discussed keeping smaller amounts of potentially Hazardous Foods in half/quarter pans, also discussed using lids and closing the air gaps so that refrigerator isn't working so hard to keep air cold
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. under prep
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour on storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Make table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table across from wok cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At cookline.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Can of ketchup, can of mushrooms. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce, noodles in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Sweet and sour chicken and pork in tall reach in cooler next to front counter. Corrected On Site. Labeled. Establishment has time as a public health control form.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Old jugs used as scoops, can used to store cooked chicken. Corrected On Site. Discarded scoop, put chicken in sixth pans.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ ppm/bucket. Corrected On Site. 100 ppm. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Egg rolls in walk in cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk soy sauce buckets re-used, and not labled
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Interior of walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp, in walkin cooler. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions on walkin cooler floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook talking on cell phone whilst handling food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water. Make table cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two plastic cups sitting on front handsink
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door of kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, PLACED ON RACK DIRTY.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands less than 20 SECONDS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in at front-doors not sealing properly
  • Critical. Violation: 30-03-1 Air gap not installed.3 comp sink
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu-had been out 30 min; chicken 44-49-relocated items
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in at front-doors not sealing properly
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed.3 comp sink
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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