Chop Suey International, 90 Sw 27 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHOP SUEY INTERNATIONAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 90 Sw 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33135
License #: 2323289
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.lid on ice machine
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelving around rusted
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.storage next to mop sink
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on top of dish machine
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.air curtains in walking cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.waiter station reach in cooler
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.waiter station
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.lid on ice machine
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelving around rusted
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.storage next to mop sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.rice from previous day according to management found at 66°
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 50
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found at 51
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice from previous day at 66 according to management, chicken,pork, shrimp, ham in reach in cooler at an average of 47°
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tea area.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 compartment sink not sealed to wall.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • 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.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No handles on dish washing area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts found at 50° told the chef to keep them in the reach in cooler when not in use.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 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 - Soil residue in food storage containers.
6/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tea area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 compartment sink not sealed to wall.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No handles on dish washing area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts found at 50° told the chef to keep them in the reach in cooler when not in use.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken right beside raw beef not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen and in both bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.lid on ice machine
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout mising in some areas
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.from top of roof in restaurant entrance
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Eating food
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.bathroom
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • 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.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in box **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light missing in walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in box **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light missing in walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef over cooked chicken **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handwashing sink . kiTCHEN .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature .
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walking cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all kitchen sinks
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. mans
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cooking area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. fryer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. all coolers
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fryer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all doors kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. kitchen area
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair reach in coolers kitchen
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. restrooms
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all cooler doors
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.all kitchen coolers
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. all coolers
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen area
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen sheves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fryer area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walking
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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