China Taste, 604 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA TASTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 604 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
License #: 1621027
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, rice in storage area in kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cookline
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in cookline cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusty shelves.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over Wong tongs in chest freezer, corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in buckets in walkin.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Chicken and vegetables 147°, reheated to 166°, corrective action taken,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice 147, reheated 166, **Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer by back door.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour containers and shelf.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bin near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler.
1/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, beef over wraps and poultry over shrimp
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, from fish tank.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue, Frigidare on bottom soiled.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,inside walkin door rusted.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, chopped pork in walkin. **Repeat Violation**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair, gaskets at cookline.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,inside walkin door rusted.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, back dooe **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handsink.
  • Basic - Sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface, 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified and date marked by common name, sauces in walkin. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw over vegetables, walkin.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, chopped pork in walkin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers, flour.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted-online-chocking poster.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable ---outside of single door freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-outside of 3-door freezer
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface--chipping wheere cans are kept.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation-raw chicken over beef. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-cookline.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-walkin-sauces, eggrolls, ribs. Corrected On Site.
  • 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-sauce buckets, cashews, rice-walkin. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. observed chicken at 94 degrees fahrenheit on a prep table cooling at ambient temperature, 2h cooling according to PIC. Corrected On Site, moved to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, bean sprots at the prep area. Corrected On Site. implemented time control procedure.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw poultry over cooked porrk in a reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in a particle board cabinet used for storing chemicals at the warewashing area. Roaches were exterminated and the cabinet removed from premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. metal cans, cut plastic bottle reused as a scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. touching trash can then engaged in food prep with out changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt, squeeze bottles with oil, sauces. Corrected On Site.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler. operator turned the unit colder.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. steam table. operator turned the unit hotter.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. water bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. changing tasks without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. touching aprons, hats then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under pallets in the storage area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. galvanized metal container with rice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry, pork, beef, seafood, plant foods in the walk in cooler. operator turned the unit colder.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimps, Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked chicken. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over sauces in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice, drystorage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ribs, rice, chicken, plant foods, sauces in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soups, sauces, wontons on the steam table. operator turned the unit hotter.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, rolls, rice, ribs in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cookline. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. some acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fliptop cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. tightly wrapped containers. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, beef, pork, seafood in the cookline reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder and closed the lids.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler and reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. egg rolls over cardboard in a reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. salt. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep tables lower shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep and tightly closed containers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. scoop in a salt container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with seafood in a reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic at the cookline. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked chicken in the walk in. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic utensils (forks, spoons) stored in the restroom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
3/22/2011Routine - 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. walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts, chicken at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. drystorage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabagge in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. drystorage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when employees returned from lunch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with pasta in a reach in cooler, shopping bag with meat in a reach in freezer
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep tables lower shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drystorage shelves
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. prep area shelf. Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF in cookline RIC. less than 4 hr out of temp according to PIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic, bean sprouts at the prep area, Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. observed food being cooled in deep containers.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline RIC. PHF must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked shrimps in the WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots, cabagge in the WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces in WIC.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knifes in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. metal can inside rice container.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. cut plastic bottle used as a scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. vegetable oil.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic & oil at the cookline. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts, in prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling in deep containers.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. rice stored in 3C sink area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over ham in RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. bowl in rice container.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with meat and fish in WIC & RICs.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. forks.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 3C sink handsink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 3C sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. next to backdoor
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, chicken in prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic at cookline. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice cooling in deep containers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over eggrolls in RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meat over cooked shrimps in WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RIF.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces in WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline RIC.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. cans reused for dispensing rice, vegetable's plastic bags reused for meat storage.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. metal garbage dumpster used for rice storage.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bag with meat in RIF.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep aa.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. some damaged ceiling tiles.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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