Chong Chinese Seafood Rest, 2772 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHONG CHINESE SEAFOOD REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2772 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135-4661
License #: 2313670
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/16/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment dusty
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cooking area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cooking area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fryer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. all coolers
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN SINK AREA
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. MEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FRYER AREA
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FRYER AREA
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. COOKING AREA
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKING
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. KITCHEN HAND SINK
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOOD DEBRIS
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ALL FOOD INSIDE ALL COOLERS
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. NEXT TO DOOR IN KITCHEN
  • 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.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. HOLES ON PARKING LOT
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. PARKING LOT
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • 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.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN SHEVES FOOD DEBRIS
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Repeat Violation.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. OBSERVED WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME.
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT.
  • Critical. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  • Critical. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE.
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACE (ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT).
  • OBSERVED CLEAN GLASSES, CUPS, UTENSILS, POTS, AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED OR IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
  • Critical. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN (COOKING AREA).
  • Critical. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON PRESMISES 3BIG ROACHES FLOOR AREA NEXT TO DISHWASHING MACHINE FLOOR.
  • Critical. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 50 FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS NEXT TO COOKING AREA KITCHEN FLOOR AND ABOUT 20 PLUS IN FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR AND WALKING COOLER AREA, ABOUT 10 PLUS FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS IN RESTROOM AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN.
  • Critical. OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 6 LIVE ROACHES RUNNING FROM COOKING AREA TO BACK DOOR.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. remove food to other cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.pork
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MOST COOLERS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.ALL COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ALL COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen equipment food debris and dusty
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MOST SINKS
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooking area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. dining room
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. kitchen
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. most coolers kitchen
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. beef
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walking
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all door coolers
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.all coolers
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.oven
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.all kitchen equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all kitchen sheves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up most coolers
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. kitchen area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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