Eastern Flavor, 2455 Mcmullen Booth Rd #l, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EASTERN FLAVOR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2455 Mcmullen Booth Rd #l, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6213683
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/31/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated residue---walkin cooler compressor fan covers.
  • Observed black residue build-up on dishwasher area slopsink metal rack.
  • Critical - Observed bowl of beef stored directly on cooked [pasta] uncovered---reachin cooler opposite woks
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under wok line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...rice---bowl used.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled...black microwave in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic/oil
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler--raw chicken stored above cooked rice.
  • Observed residue build-up on white refrigerator door handles and area around handles
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler---sliced vegetables.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in white refrigerator==eggrolls
  • Observed wall in disrepair...behind freezer by rear window
  • Observed wall in disrepair...peeling paint on wall behind shelves by wokline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...wall by knife rack in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...all dry products---sugar, flour, etc
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to grill
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by grill
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee working in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil in dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. onions in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. next to fryers
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, 48, fridge next to fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls, 48, fridge next to fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs ovee onions in walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. flour bins
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. fridge next to fryers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. back kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. noodles in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour..next to mop sink
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking paper towels in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris---inside cabinet under handsink at waittress station
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable...by fryers
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler---bins of rice, shrimp,duck
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...by greasetrap
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--walkin cooler--raw chicken stored above raw beef--rightside shelves
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice scoop
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...door gasket--shelves---and outside of door handles/door--refrigerator by wall map.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue...left freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic/oil temps at 90 F Corrected On Site...iced down
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles...in white refrigerator by wall map---icecream carton,etc
  • Observed rice bin lid cracked.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler--multiple bins of food
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...knives stored behind 3bay sink wall
  • Observed wall in disrepair...by freezer near back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...wall behind prep table by back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...behind grease trap
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--eggrolls--ribs
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products--flour
4/28/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to fryers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to fryers
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on shelf
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. next to back door
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw chicken stored above raw beef--walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw eggs stored above vegetable...walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler....under shelves.
  • White cart opposite broiler does not smooth surface on top.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.....white refrigerator by wall map.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer with foods buildup--by wall map.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezers with foods buildup on shelves....white refrigerators by walkin cool.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--on cart by kitchen door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---top of dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt on speedrack in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt--shelves in waittress area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at green hose bibb...hose outside back door.
  • Critical. Handsink by broiler/and at waittress station lacking paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under broiler/fryer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...around wall of kitchen.
  • Observed food/dirt debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under prep table by back door and under shelves by greasetrap.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor...under shelves/speedrack.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris....behind prep table by back door.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable...paint peeling--on wall by doorway to dishmachine area.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--walkin cooler---raw chicken stored over raw beef.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets...white refrigerator.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...door gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris----under chopper machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of chopper.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment....knives stored behind sink.
  • Critical. Observed dead palmetto bugs on premises....under breaker box....in between walkin cooler---and freezer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.....hole in floor by dishmachine table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...at prep table...left side of back door.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise......extra boxes of equipment on top of walkin cooler..
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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