China I, 551876 Us 1 #115, Hilliard, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA I
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 551876 Us 1 #115, Hilliard, FL 32046
License #: 5500983
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop,on bulk sauce container and measuring cup with broken handle used as scoop TSO chicken container in white refrigerator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles and back side of door handles on small cooler on cooks line has some excessive old food built up on them
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple buckets of food on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on reach in coolers and white refrigerator have some black build up on them
  • 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. Tongs laying in chicken wing container touching product. Scoop,with handle touching product in bulk MSG container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth bucket on floor on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°, steak 50°, Bok choy 49°, pork 51°, cooked chicken 51°, egg wash 51° shrimp 52°, cabbage 74°, all in top portion of make table. Operator called repair man out to establishment. Corrective action-operator moved products into Walk in cooler
  • 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. No time marking on cornstarch and water mixture. Operator stated it was prepared at 1:00 pm-will be discarded at 5:00pm **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole shell eggs 53° in reach in collet with ambient temperature of 50°. Corrective action-operator moved product to walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Cracked eggs in same flat as whole shell eggs in walk in cooler. Corrective action-operator voluntarily discarded product
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet and sour chicken, Tso chicken, wontons and egg rolls all prepared on Sunday and Monday not date marked
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee food handler card is written in pencil and has been erased and re-written over top of old information. Discussed with operator that information on certificate must be written in ink and certificate cannot be reused for another person or to update date. Translated this information in iPad for operator
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach water (per operator ) under cooks line not labeled **Repeat Violation**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in sauce bucket and msg container **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of vegetables on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. White refrigerator at entrance to kitchen has some build up on outside of both doors
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and chefs unit
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used for rice sitting in container of water at 89°
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On make table where beef is being shaved
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Gray egg flats reused to drain food on
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Pieces of beef not covered
  • 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. No time marking on corn starch and water mixture prepared at 11:30am **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in top portion of reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored behind raw beef at make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor next to prep sink **Repeat Violation**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup used as scoop in bulk flour container **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on cooler on cooks line have some old food and black build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Several buckets on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of chicken wings on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Cover in walk in cooler has some black build up on it **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Scoop laying in bulk flour container with handle touching product **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door not self closing completely, interior door left open during operations.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Bus tub full of chicken sitting in standing water in triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Measuring cups with broken handles used as scoops
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under cooks line **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. Egg rolls from Monday, tso chicken, sweet and sour chicken from yesterday not date marked in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bucket at end of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Multiple on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple buckets of food on floor in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Dust build up on them
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Drill and paint stirrer used to mix product
  • 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. Scoop handle laying in product in white refrigerator as you enter kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Old egg crates used as drains
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Black build up on the gaskets on most of them coolers and refrigerators **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Operator peeling and prepping onions for later use
  • 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. Operator not marking time on items he has listed under Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. In reach in coolers and refrigerators throughout **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom **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. Egg rolls, wontons, Tso chicken, sweet and sour chicken all missing date marking
  • 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. Cards for some expired in January 2013
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Several plastic containers without handles used as scoops in bulk containers
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops with handles touching product in bulk containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink in prep table
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exhaust hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fry oil jug on floor **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on reach in cooler has black build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line has old food built up in it **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Multiple grocery style bags used to store prepared food in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jackets stored on food in shelves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 73?, corn starch and water 68?.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bowl without handle use as scoop in bulk container.
  • Critical - Bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Bulk containers of flour in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Certified food manager expired.
  • Critical - Container of fry oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Also open container under 3 compartment sink. R.
  • Critical - Food uncovered in walk in cooler. Eggrolls, chicken puffs.
  • Gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler on line has slimy black build up on them.
  • Handle of scoop sitting in food in bulk containers in storage area.
  • Critical - Imitation crab thawing at room temperature.
  • Critical - Interior of 2 door reach in cooler has food build up inside it on bottom.
  • Critical - No horizontal separation of raw chicken and raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler. R.
  • Critical - No proof of employee food safety training.
  • Non food grade bags used to store food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Personal food stored along side of restaurant food in walk in cooler.
  • Plastic bottle cut in half used as scoop. Not food grade material. COS. Owner threw away.
  • Critical - Several bulk containers not covered in dry storage area. R.
  • Wire stuck thru piece of wood used to dip chicken in batter and then hot oil. Homemade by owner. COS. Owner threw in garbage.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. lid in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shell eggs behind veggies, make table
  • 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. rice Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon, 71'F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over shrimp, walk-in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. box freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walk in cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. chicken, reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets in walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • 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. rice
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to buldging cans. See stop Sale
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know big 4 foodborne illnesses, Salmonella, Shigella, E coli, Hepatitis A Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. one reading 26F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. employee restroom
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. 112-125F chicken on table, placed in walk-in cooler, don't cover foods while cooling Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bottle water and sodas ; also buckets in walk-in cooler
  • Observed hole in wall. by handsink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. behind lids on prep unit
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. prep sink faucet
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken knives
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer container Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - 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. pork, eggroll, chicken in reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 86F chicken bullion at cook line, turn up Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 24F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over onion in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. front counter
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers/bag used for food storage. chicken in grocery bag, box freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. has quaternary, needs chlorine
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. white upright reach-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between prep unit and table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. plastic silverware, front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. can to place tongs
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent in walk-in cooler
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know big 4 foodborne illnesses: salmonella, shigella, e coli, hepatitis a
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. prep reachin and walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef and fish in white upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked chicken in white upright reachin and raw pork over cooked pork in box freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on chicken in reachin
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touched egg roll, got tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date on by ice machine
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. had no idea how to sanitize dishes; explained them
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. boxes on top Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 on floor, cleand up; Massey pest control came on 3/12/10 and coming soon owner said Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on top of soy sauce packets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. raid under 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know how to set sanitizer ; showed them how
4/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk containers
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Blade of knife on rack
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Knives stored between tables.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles stored in rear handsink
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45 f Corrected On Site. Relocated to walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Egg rolls stored and draing on old newspaper.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw over cooked walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler. Meats/vegetables.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of rice dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open can of sauce on shelf under cooker.
  • 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. Bulk containers
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cron powder bulk container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 comp sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Blade of knife on rack
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Reach in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above 3 comp sink.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Knives stored between tables.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic utensils different directions.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles stored in rear handsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink by 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected front door propped open.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Open spaces around rear door.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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