Henry's China House Restaurant, 745 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HENRY'S CHINA HOUSE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 745 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2960
License #: 1615794
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken, 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage container
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • 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. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EXPIRED ON 12/01/09 MINH TA
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. COOK CHICKEN IN CARDBOARD .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic bowl used with BBQ sauce.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs in the kitchen , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Duck in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Eggrolls and wontons
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Fried rice in the kitchen.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic spoons and forks in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, starch, sugar
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl in sugar no handle
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. preparing broccoli
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage throughout kitchen and dry storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. egg rolls sitting on cloth by fryer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in coolers and walk in cooler
  • Observed hole in ceiling. dry storage area and kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. mixing bowls on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tile in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf in kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets Vulcan cooler, walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage throughout restaurant Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ssuces walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. dented can of baby corn Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. dented can of bamboo shoots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta/noodles in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls and dumplings in walk-in cooler. (nothing date marked throughout walk-in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. flip-top reach-in cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over vegetables in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tofu in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sauce buckets in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pork in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggrolls in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pastas/noodles in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. dumplings in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. vegetables in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under fried chicken wings and eggrolls on cookline
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in sauce buckets in walk-in cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. salt and starch containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. rusted shelfs in tall "vulcan" brand reach-in cooler on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. shelf on cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. chicken in shopping / grocery bags. walk-in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits and dirt. dishwash machine racks
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hoodfilters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, ease, dust and/ or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs throughout
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. tall "Vulcan" brand reach-in cooler on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. flip-top reach-in cooler on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knifes between wall and prep table next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink on cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.kitchen backdoor leading outside with large gaps all around door
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed standing water in bottom of flip-top reach-in cooler on cookline .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains throughout kitchen, dishwash area and storage room
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner-shelves in Vulcan cooler rusted-5/28/10 Needs painting
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-under dry storage.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--egg rolls, ribs. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area-chicken frozen in grocery bags Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner-shelves in Vulcan cooler rusted.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-shelf rusted under microwave
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-wood shelf chipping next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-Volcan.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-cookline.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers-flour sugar in whit and gray containers , etc..
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.-Volcan
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-shelves Next to Vulcan and under prep table.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface-mens sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-mop sink
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom-mens.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-under dry storage.
  • Ceiling tile missing-above walkin.
  • 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. expired-Li Fhono Jin, Fe MinChen,Xue You, Chen--60 days to provide
3/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pork
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg batter
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wings Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wings
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. throughout mr. winter walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. chicken over egg rolls in arctic brand walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chicken in mr. winter brand walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxes of shrimp in mr. winter brand walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. throughout kitchen, prep area, cookline and cold holding units
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. throughout arctic brand walkin cooler
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. kitchen staff
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. throughout kitchen and prep
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook
  • 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. throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. kitchen staff Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. throughout kitchen and prep areas
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic shopping bags used throughout kitchen, prep area and cold holding units Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. arctic and mr winter cold holding units
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all units throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cookline and prep area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all cold holding units throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handwash sink in men bathroom
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. mens bathroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet in mens bathroom
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mens bathroom
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. ladies bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roach in dry food storage room.
  • Observed hole in wall. dry food storage area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen and prep area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry food storage room
7/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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