Emerald Garden Chinese Cuisine, 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy #a4, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EMERALD GARDEN CHINESE CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy #a4, Tallahassee, FL 32309
License #: 4702425
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning** Open callback 9/4/14: Observed hood filters still soiled.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed along lip/edge of hood system. **Warning** Open callback 9/4/14: Observed hood system still soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** Open callback 9/4/14: Observed walk-in cooler floor still soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at the cold hold unit across from the cookline: cooked shrimp 49°F, cooked chicken 47°, raw chicken 44°, raw shrimp 46°. **Warning** Open callback 9/4/14: Observed cooked pork at 46°F but observed beef at 42°F, chicken at 41°, 42°F.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Open callback 9/4/14: Observed raw beef stored over uncooked broccoli.
09/04/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed within closed container of tempura flakes on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed accumulated dried food debris on dining room tables. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind chest freezer in kitchen and beneath cookline. Also observed under shelves in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed along lip/edge of hood system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed scallops stored in plastic to-go bag in freezer compartment of refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on door frames of cold hold prep unit across from cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour on dry storage shelf unlabeled as to its contents. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container household pesticide with spray nozzle near hot water heater. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at the cold hold unit across from the cookline: cooked shrimp 49°F, cooked chicken 47°, raw chicken 44°, raw shrimp 46°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach activity in the following locations: 1 inside women's restroom, 1 on top of chest freezer behind front service counter, 1 on top of mop sink near kitchen back door, 1 on the floor of the dining room, 1 on the side of the steam table, 1 on the side wall of walk-in cooler, 1 on floor under storage table next to refrigerator in kitchen, 1 on floor underneath prep table at mid-kitchen. Observed operator remove roaches as they were observed and observed pest control company finishing service call at beginning of inspection. Observed establishment open and operating. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed scrub/scour pad stored in handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container of tempura flakes with hole in the corner. Observed plastic bag used to plug hole. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women's restroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed krab Rangoon filling prepared 2 days prior with no date mark. Observed cooked chicken prepared 2 days prior with no date mark and egg rolls prepared 3 days prior with no date mark per employee. Observed all items in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
09/03/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed over cooking area near fryers.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle broken and missing from handwash sink in kitchen on hot water side and unable to turn on hot water. Observed hot water faucet broken on prep sink near water heater as well.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black substance on floor under cookline and accumulated grease on floor to the left of grease trap. Observed grease trap not leaking.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed on cold hold prep unit in kitchen across from cookline.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed accumulated grease drip marks on hood system beneath filters and along edges.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed cut and prepped raw boneless skinless chicken and raw wings stored in walk-in cooler over open box of cabbage heads and a bulk bag of carrots.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at wall behind kitchen handwash sink garbage can, in dry storage area near freezer and corner and behind 3 compartment sink. Also observed at bottom of wall near floor behind cookline.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed large container of pesticide with spray nozzle attached under 3 compartment sink. Observed on front of container "for residential use only".
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed metal scrub/scour pads stored in basin of kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet broken and missing and handwasher is unable to turn on hot water.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of fryer and side of cookline unit closest to fryer.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. 12/26/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic rectangular bins stacked wet on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor area around grease trap soiled with accumulated black debris and food debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under fryer in kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in refrigerator near kitchen handwash sink. Observed thermometer had been moved to freezer portion. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings in the thawing process stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's restroom. 12/26/13 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried sweet and sour type chicken in walk-in cooler prepared 2 days prior per staff with no date mark. 12/26/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purplish substance in unlabeled spray bottle underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator stated it is soap. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen boneless chicken breast and tenders thawed on metal pans placed on rolling rack in kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed chicken leg quarters thawed in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Observed beef thawing in container of standing water on drainboard of 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed minced fresh garlic in oil held on cart in kitchen at 57° F. Operator stated that garlic was placed on cart shortly after opening at 11:30am. Garlic was moved to cold hold prep unit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice prepared on Tuesday per operator with no date mark. Operator stated they will use the rice by the end of the day.
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on door of walk in cooler and on doors of cold hold prep unit.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On kitchen floor under fryers and cookline.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. Observed 2 SafeStaff certificates both expired on 3/15/13. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by October 29, 2013. **Warning** Callback 10/31/13: Extension of 30 days granted. Operator needs to order more SafeStaff books. Operator stated she has had some family medical issues lately to deal with. This violation must be corrected by December 2, 2013.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing clear substance unlabeled on mop sink and observed bottle containing purple substance unlabeled on floor beneath 3 compartment sink.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. At handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on door of walk in cooler and on doors of cold hold prep unit.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On kitchen floor under fryers and cookline.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed fried shrimp stored in thank you/ to-go bag in freezer portion of refrigerator near kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and interior door frame. Cold hold prep unit in kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage on shelf in kitchen at temp of 76° and out of cooler about 1 hr per owner. Cabbage was moved to walk in cooler and at end of inspection temperature was at 49°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler cooked last night and held overnight per employee at 52°. Owner disposed of rice. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed wings and pork in refrigerator near kitchen handwash sink held a couple days per owner with no date mark. Observed roast pork in walk in cooler held a couple days per employee with no date mark.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. Observed 2 SafeStaff certificates both expired on 3/15/13. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by October 29, 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing clear substance unlabeled on mop sink and observed bottle containing purple substance unlabeled on floor beneath 3 compartment sink.
8/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Boxes, bags, etc...
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer, egg rolls.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left outside near back door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cabbage.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At soda dispenser in lobby.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED BOWL OF MUSHROOMS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH WASHED AND CUT ONIONS,ON FRONT LINE PREPARATION TABLE
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER KITCHEN COOKING AREA
  • OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF OIL WITHOUT LIDS STORED ON KITCHEN FLOOR
  • OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA - LIGHT SHIELDS
  • OBSERVED EGG ROLLS STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABEL. NEAR HAND- WASHING SINK IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE #2 WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AND FAIL TO UTILIZE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AND FAIL TO UTILIZE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Critical - OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER BENEATH FOOD PREPARATION AREA CRUSTED WITH MOLK-LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER BENEATH FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD WITH PITS AND GROOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT
  • OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL, BEHIND FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON HAMILTON BEACH TEA URN, NEAR FRONT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK
  • OBSERVED MULTIPLE GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN REACH-IN FREEZERS CRUSTED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • OBSERVED MULTIPLE GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN REACH-IN FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR
  • OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE "THANK YOU" BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER
  • OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON BAR-B-QUE OVEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER KITCHEN COOKING AREA - THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/25/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CUP STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED PRESENCE OF FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA
  • OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER LETTUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED RICE AT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT 55 DEGREES F - NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • OBSERVED SOILED CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF READY-TO-EAT RICE, IN KITCHEN - VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OWNER
  • Critical - OBSERVED TORN SCREEN DOOR LEADING FROM KITCHEN TO OUTDOORS
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED BEEF IN REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED GRAVY STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED CHEMICAL BOTTLE UNDER DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED WINDEX CHEMICAL CLEANER STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES AND CASHEWS
9/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 1. 35A-05-1: Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on ceiling over cookline in kitchen aand approximately 3 live roaches on wall behind cookline in kitchen and approximately 3 live roaches on kitchen floor and approximately 2 live roaches on floor in dining room.
  • 2. 35A-03-1: Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches under cabinet at cash register.
5/23/2012Complaint PartialEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/22/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. APRON COVERING RICE IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 DEAD ROACHES UNDER CABINET AT CASH REGISTER.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DUMPLING FILLING. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS STORED OVER DUMPLINGS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES ON CEILING OVER COOKLINE IN KITCHEN AND APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND COOKLINE IN KITCHEN AND APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ONIONS , SOUR CREAM, EGG ROLLS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE and SUGAR.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. DUMPLINGS.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 7 live roaches found. 3 ON FLOOR ON COOKING LINE. 2 AROUND MOP SINK AREA. 1 ON FLOOR BY REGISTER. 1 IN MICROWAVE. This violation must be corrected by : 5-22-2012.
5/21/2012Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOKING OIL.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PORK.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS OVER BUTTER, DUMPLINGS.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed numerous live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. CHICKEN .
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 7 live roaches found. 3 ON FLOOR ON COOKING LINE. 2 AROUND MOP SINK AREA. 1 ON FLOOR BY REGISTER. 1 IN MICROWAVE.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. OBSERVED MULTIPLE FLIES ON EGG ROLLS.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BOTTOM SHELF OF PACKING COUNTER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed food beef stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CASE OF CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER EQUIPMENT ON LINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food soy sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. EGG ROLLS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALL BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SOY SAUCE WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN WALKIN STOCKROOM
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
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7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands before donning gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook went outside, brought garbage can inside, handled raw chicken, and handled sheet pan with non-disposable gloves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; behind chest freezer and in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed heavily accumulated grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cardboard box holding cleaned raw chickens.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; shelves by cook line.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of two dead rodents in control devices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed two dead roaches on premises; on floor and on shelf under microwave.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise; boxes and buckets outside not disposed of properly.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition; scoop made from a plastic jug handle.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed two dented cans of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rehydrated garlic at cook line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in walk in cooler; outside door thermometer not accurate.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non food-grade power drill used for stirring food.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at Pepsi fountain.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Screen door broken off.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris above garbage can.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bag of onions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go items need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour,salt, sugar Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on walkin floor. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed uncovered chicken and eggrolls in walkin. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, cooked rice. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens room and kitchen. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
4/1/2010Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour,salt, sugar Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over washed vegetables.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on walkin floor. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed uncovered chicken and eggrolls in walkin. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, cooked rice. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
  • 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. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed take out bags used for food storage in freezers
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation. 7-28-09
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3-22-10.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens room and kitchen. Repeat Violation. 2-10-09
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item, dish soap stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed imitation crab being used for crab on menu.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dry goods
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dry storage
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.door standing open
  • Observed hole in wall.behind freezer
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.K BLOCKED BY FAN
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
7/29/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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