China House, 13074 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13074 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
License #: 3700708
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One bathroom out of service. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage to ceiling throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.Behind black cooler.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handsink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several food containers not covered.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bulk containers of flour, sugar etc.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over onions in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens bathroom out of service. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage from roof leaks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens bathroom out of service. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage from roof leaks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Wings in sink thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Mens bathroom out of service. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Numerous ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen from roof leak. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.Around plumbing repair.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pasta in lift top cooler 47° f, Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Mens bathroom out of order.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under HANDSINK.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Allows insects, rodents to enter.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Temperature of shrimp in lift top cooler 47° f. Pans missing in top of cooler letting cold air escape . Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Covered with box of noodles.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom edge of hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. allows insects, rodents to enter.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. men's bathroom out of order.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelfs - prep tables need cleaning.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food temperature in white cooler By back door 58 degrees F. Corrective action - all food removed to working cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White cooler by back door.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damage .
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Dirty buildup under cookingbequipment, along edges, corners of floor.
  • 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.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Toilet doesn't flush properly in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom shelf of prep table.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Backside of handles - reach in cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mens bathroom temporarily out of order for plumbing repairs.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Empty sauce cans re-used for food storage.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls pre-cooked chicken.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Falling out above hood.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Lift top cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White household cooler.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Lift top cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. Above walkin cooler.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Several dry rodent droppings on floor under rice cooker by back door. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/10.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Several rodent droppings under three compar ment sink. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/10.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Several dry rodent droppings under cooks line. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/10.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Seal all holes ( air conditioner chase) giving rodents access to building.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Thick buildup of grease and food debris under cooks line. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/10.
  • Observed hole in wall. Several holes along bottom of wall behind refrigerator by back door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Above walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Several boxes of rodentcide on floor in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/10.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2010Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
3/16/2010Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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