China Delight, 220 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: China Delight
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 220 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4702855
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men room.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table on line.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Carrots.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in stockroom.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Won ton shells.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf of prep unit on cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Scallops.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of bamboo sprouts. Will be returned for credit.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bowl and spoon at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White unit on line.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour container.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepper sauce. Transferred to other cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Flour barrel lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Stock room shelf with large bin of fried noodles.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored at room temperature. Rice scoop in empty pan next to rice cookers.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple lights throughout kitchen, some missing, some broken.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at 0.00 PPM.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge did not know any of the Big 5 food born illnesses, nor any symptoms to look for.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front server area and near ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple opened meats in walk in cooler not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storage across from walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Stock room shelf with large bin of fried noodles.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Case of styrofoam cups on floor in dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of onions.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of carrots and boxes of yams.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys, lock, flashlight stored on shelf above cook line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored on dirty surface. Knife on the side of the make station cooler with soiled residue and rust.
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored at room temperature. Rice scoop in empty pan next to rice cookers.
  • 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. Tong handle laying down in tub of fried noodles.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple lights throughout kitchen, some missing, some broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Shrimp, chopped garlic.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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 - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at 0.00 PPM.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple medicinal items stored on shelf in server station with single service to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead rodent present. 1 dead mouse on floor in storage closet. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday August 21st 2013. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in make station cook line above 41° F, not held more than 4 hours, put on ice bath and brought to 41° F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 2-3 dry rodent droppings in storage closet. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday August 21st 2013. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. WD 40 stored on shelf above clean dishes.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge did not know any of the Big 5 food born illnesses, nor any symptoms to look for.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cook,line make station cooler not able to maintain 41° F or below. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday August 21st 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front server area and near ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple opened meats in walk in cooler not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pan with pork on floor in walk in freezer. Carrots on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. Dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink wait station.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil RICE SCOOP stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food RICE not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. 08/16/2012 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items FOAM TRAYS stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. 08/16/2012 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 08/16/2012 **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine NEXCARE improperly stored on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Box of bandages on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean pans stacked while wet.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Waitress station handsink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Fan covers on fans in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler door.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BABY FORMULA STORED WITH CUSTOMER PRODUCT - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP IN MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP ON CAN OPENER
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FAN IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON GASKETS ON BEVERAGE COOLER IN SERVER AREA/REACH-IN COOLER ON LINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICALS WITHOUT LABEL IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHOPPED ONIONS UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER - COS
  • OBSERVED CLEAN KNIFE STORED IN CREVICE WITH BUILDUP
  • Critical - OBSERVED CRUNCHY NOODLES UNCOVERED IN DRY STORAGE - COS
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR: SOY SAUCE (DRY STORAGE), BEVERAGES (SERVER AREA), FROZEN MEAT (FREEZER)
  • OBSERVED HANDLE OF SCOOP NOT STORED ABOVE CORNSTARCH IN DRY STORAGE - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DATE MARK ON MILK IN COOLER IN SERVER AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM VERIFICATION - THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 6/24/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK FOR EMPLOYEES - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO TERMOMETER IN COOLER IN SERVER AREA - COS
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER
4/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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