Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 1476 N Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1476 N Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500212
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.( observed black slimy substance on gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.( observed egg rolls not covered in reach in freezer in prep area)
  • 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 prepared chicken,shrimp,pasta,egg roll not date marked in walk in cooler)
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( stainless steel bowl without handle used as scoop in bulk container of rice)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( bottom of reach in freezer with food debris build up)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cook line)
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( stainless steel bowl used as scoop in bulk rice container)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cook line)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw shell eggs on shelf above bulk container of sauce)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( cook line)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Spray bottle on chemical rack containing yellow liquid not labeled)
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( stainless steel bowl in bulk container of rice)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.( chicken)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( raw shell eggs on shelf above sauce)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( women's bathroom)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( chicken in walk in cooler)
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. (Shelving by walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. ( using non food grade drill with mixer head to mix sauce in kitchen)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw shell eggs stored on shelf above buckets of sauce)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( hand sink by back door)
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[ case of apples in 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.[ bowl in flour ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ bulk plastic container with flour not labeled ]
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-restroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface-hood filters.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil knives stored wedged between wok and fryer.hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In upright freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken , beef over garlic and chinese cabbage
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk in cooked chicken and meats
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided in complete. Fails to indicate employee complete name and date of training. Valid for 3 years. 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
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. batter cooked chicken in walk does not indicatedate prepared /consume by
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp thawing in sink no running water
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside of blue bins has thick splash and spill buildup
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. fly paper in kitchen ha dead flies
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. dented can with lip badly dented
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. no paper towels at rear hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. no paper towels at front hand sink
11/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. draining cooked chicken on egg crate
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelf of table is covered in cardboard
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of freezer are badly soiled
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen on cookline
8/27/2010Routine - 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. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. handle of scoops in bins has buildup
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dunnage racks have old residue
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 1 live fly fly paper in food production area
4/15/2010Routine - 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.no date marking observed
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. noodles storage in oil soaked box
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using wal mart bags foor food storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. wal mart to go bags used for freezer storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. at wok line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at front sink Corrected On Site. got towles from rear
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. fly paper with flies attached hanging from sprinkler head above prep table
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. and in dinning room
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. old freezer outside back door
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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