China House, 1718 Us Hwy 19 N, Holiday, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1718 Us Hwy 19 N, Holiday, FL 34691
License #: 6113132
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.walkin
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Bottom food table shelves rusty.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach ins.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen screen door.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.Stored over food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **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.
  • 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.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Snow peas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty food table bottom shelf.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.shelf ,Cookline above food table.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.On clean stored utensils
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty white floor freezer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.rusty food storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored against water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Back door.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusty .
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.Some units .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored on water heater Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Back kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline ,and reachin freezer .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Walkin cooler .
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Can of bamboo shoots excessively deted on rim. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs held overnight at room temperature . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in maradade is 68 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
2/21/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored on water heater . 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.Hot rice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Flourand Water mixture . Corrected On Site,also gave them a copy of Time as a public health control.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Cleaver on cookline .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves
2/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop next to fryer awaiting reheating for service . Rice is 52 degrees , and fried chicken pieces at 63 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface to cover food in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Homemade scoop in use. made from cut plastic bottle .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. The door handles on refrigerator are taped
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on cutting board.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet handle on three-compartment sink is stripped and unable to turn on cold water .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boxes stored on sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at least 30 cockroaches under a mat on a pallet.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live cockroaches seen on table, next to pallet , below the slicer.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One live and one dead cockroach observed below steam table, net to pallet.
  • Critical. Observed screen idoor not being tightly closed by spring .
  • Light not functioning in restroom .
  • Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. A sleeping pallet is set up in corner of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, in dining room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. The menu is advertising crab items but imitation crab is used in recipe, Repeat Violation.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Yellow rice on cookline held at 68 degrees F.Note; Rice was taken out of cooler at 9.00 A.M.Less than four hours of my temperature that I took at 12.30p.m.They put rice back in freezer to bring temperature down fast to 41 degrees or lower. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Freezer units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.In walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Front sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen screen door doesn't self close tightly ,it sticks.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Ceiling tile missing ,back kitchen .
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored on and against water heater . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Bicycle in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.Using imitation crab,spelled crab on menu.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.Put on gloves .
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.Put on gloves .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Some shelves rusted ,walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food table bottom shelves,kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.One handwash sink,no soap,by cookline ,kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored on water heater.
10/5/2010Complaint 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusted .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.Back door open.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
8/13/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Obseved food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Front sink used for storage .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelves rusty,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen screen door sticks.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
5/19/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items stored against water heater .
11/10/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room.Items on water heater .
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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