House Of China, 18463 Us 41, Lutz, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOUSE OF CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18463 Us 41, Lutz, FL 33549
License #: 3904695
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, cookline
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Pork
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to hot holding unit
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils, back sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with food debris behind kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. For rice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves/racks.
  • Intermediate - Rusty racks in the reach-in cooler.
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • 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. Steamed rice.
  • Basic - Steel sharpener stored in crevices between equipment.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.(women)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling - walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(roast pork - walk in cooler)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(scooters - kids)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(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.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.(4) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(hood)
  • Critical - Observed dented can.(1)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.(rear entrance)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in and chest freezer)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in and chest freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(hood)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
12/20/2010Routine - 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.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in and chest freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(cook line) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(cook line)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(bicycles)
  • 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.(ABC in kitchen)
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed wet cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(fried rice)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.(kitchen)
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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