China, 755 E Third Ave, New Smyrna Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 755 E Third Ave, New Smyrna Bch, FL 32169
License #: 7405619
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Egg flats used to previously store raw eggs reused. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom prep table shelves, shelf under handsink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease under equipment, rice and old food around rice cookers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Frozen food **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Top of cookline cooler, raw shrimp and chicken behind raw peas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetable broth removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior at 48-60F. Moved to walk in cooler. In cookline cooler, container of pork sitting above top of reach in cooler at 60F moved underneath. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on top of hot water heater, 1 on top of can of sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Right side **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can and filled with various items, next to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Egg flats used to previously store raw eggs reused.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, cornstarch incorrectly labeled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch and water
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Dumplings 130F. Reheated during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. chicken over vegetables
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Meat grinder
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold knife sharpeners. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round Wooden cutting board. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in freezer on shelves, uncovered. Pieces of pork
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken and beef over vegetables
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cabbage chopper
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used to store utensils, blocked by stool **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - One set of tongs provided for raw chicken, shrimp, beef.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Expired 11/30/13
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Egg flats used to previously store raw eggs reused. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.used for cooked rice, flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Items in freezers
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on hood filters
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch and water 61
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Dumplings 128, egg foo young sauce 127 in steam table
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell Eggs over cooked pork. Raw pork over cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to hold scrub brush and knife sharpener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Woman's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training certificates for several employees have the date changed from 2006 to 2010. Employees retrained per operator.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Between cookline equipment, on speed rack, exterior of containers
  • Basic - Cutting board has black cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small wooden
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Chicken box used to hold broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not used for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plastic container, cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Bean sauce, soy sauce
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over onions
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Used to hold sponge, screw driver
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans. 4 cans of hoisin sauce, 2 bamboo shoots, soy sauce
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chcken behind shrimp in cookline drop in, Corrected On Site. On 9/21/12, same tongs used for chicken, shrimp, beef
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery bags used for meat storage
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans reused for meat storage
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. Jug cut into scoop
9/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Cabbage shredded under handsink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over cookline reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding dry goods
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 on floor and in glue trap under 3 compartment sink
  • Observed debris accumulated under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 4 cans of hoisin sauce, 2 bamboo shoots, soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Used no soap and dried with cloth towel
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery bags used for meat storage
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chickn over shrimp, raw shrimp, chicken, beef over vegetables, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chcken behind shrimp in cookline drop in, Corrected On Site. same tongs used for chicken, shrimp, beef
  • Observed residue and grease build-up on side of cookline, side of reach in cooler, behind equipment.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans reused for meat storage
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Jug cut into scoop
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 stuck in glue trap under 3 compartment sink, 1 on floor near register
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Back door left open during operation
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Jugs cut in half and used as scoops
  • Observed cans reused to store food
  • Observed debris accumulated under shelving next to back door
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Coming in from outdoors wearing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cardboard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 34 in center-61F at edge, out to cook but not in use. returned to cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn starch and water at 82F with no time or temperature contol. advised
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over vegetables, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef behind raw shrimp, drop in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue and debris build-up on shelving over 3 compartment
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 ppm cl
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. duck unwrapped in freezer with other meats Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered trays of meat with heavy ice buildup, chest freezer
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by large cabbage bowl, holding egg flats
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. thermometer unreadable, cookline cooler
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed cabbage stored on floor during prep.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots, water chestnuts
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. washed hands in non handsink with no soap
  • Critical - Observed employee wash pan with no soap or sanitizer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cabbage, onions.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. onions, brocolli
  • Observed personal food not seperated
  • Observed plastic grocery bags used to store raw meat
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. duck, chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over vegetables, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over vegetables, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw beef, chicken, shrimp handled with same tongs, drop in cooler
  • Observed reuse of empty cans
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on ice scoop
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls, chicken, walk in cooler
1/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over onions, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef, chicken, reach in freezer
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cardboard and menus used to store spring rolls, chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags used to store meats
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. heavy grease buildup on side of wok line
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store scrubbie, knife sharpener. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Souffle cup used as scoop.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. heavy grease buildup on side of wok line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store scrubbie, knife sharpener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cardboard and menus used to store spring rolls, chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags used to store meats
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooling at 102F. Advised to monitor and refrigerate to cool rapidly once temperature reaches 135F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken in breading at 71F. Advised to refrigerate and remove only what is needed to fry.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs over vegetables, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked spring rolls, reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over onions, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. egg rolls, pork, chicken, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef, chicken, reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour Corrected On Site.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in front line cooler.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, heavy rust on food scale.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Observed residue build-up on storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed that the required employee training certificates have expired. NOTE: the operator has the training books available to update employee training certificates.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
2/23/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a dented can of hoisin sauce.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.
  • 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. Flour.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by mop sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3 compartment sink.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food items.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Lomein cooling on sheet pan at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans- bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Observed food, boxed condiments, stored on floor.
  • Observed single-use cans reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on food storage containers.
  • Critical. Employee training expired.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can- bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over vegetables. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food, bagged rice, stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves walk-in cooler in poor repair- rust/debris build-up.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, kitchen, 47F. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and pork, 52-53F, prep unit. Operator states one hour, removed product to walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/2009.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep unit across from cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/2009.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food, ducks, thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food, bagged onions, stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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