King House North China Gourmet, 1415 Timberlane Rd #405, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: KING HOUSE NORTH CHINA GOURMET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1415 Timberlane Rd #405, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4703164
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on exterior of containers holding flour and sugar at dry storage shelf near cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed at left side of cookline and right side of fryers.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed along back wall and at both ends of cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on cold hold prep unit at cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Observed three frozen chicken breasts not covered/wrapped in chest freezer near front counter.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at garbage can near dishmachine and at handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed black substance on interior sides of prep sink at walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed metal colander stored in handwash sink basin.
  • 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 egg rolls prepared on Saturday and stored in walk-in cooler with no date mark.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed encrusted soil residue on the sides of the handwash sink in the back kitchen area near the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cold hold prep unit at cookline,
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed bowls and containers of raw chicken, pork and shrimp stored directly on walk-in cooler floor under shelving,
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under cookline and under cold hold prep unit at cookline. 1/2/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed raw chicken wings stored directly in thank-you/to-go plastic bag in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on cold hold prep unit at cookline.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed around dish machine and trash can near dish machine, at wall next to cold hold prep unit and at wall around handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
  • 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 fresh minced garlic mixed with oil held at cart at cookline at 79°F. Operator stated the items are left out for use during peak lunch service and moved back to cold hold when lunch buffet service is over at 2:30pm. 1/2/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held at cookline since about 11:30am: raw chicken skewers 64°F, egg rolls 60°, sweet and sour chicken 67°, general tso's chicken 66°, cooked rice 68°, cornstarch mixed with water 80°F. Operator stated the items are left out for use during peak lunch service and buffet service and are moved to cold hold equipment at 2:30pm.
  • 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 egg rolls and cooked chicken held 2 days prior to inspection with no date mark.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plasticine container used as scoop in closed containers of granulated sugar, flour and cornstarch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed in bottom left floor corner when facing cookline. Observed that the area soiled is where the drain pipe connects to the floor from the cookline but inspector observed no leak.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a block and about a half block of butter held in bucket on shelf under table near cookline. Observed butter at 72° and person in charge stated it had been out since about 11am and is used to cook food on the line. Inspector advised establishment that even though the butter is used for cooking it needs to be maintained at 41°F or below when not in use.
  • 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 fresh minced garlic in oil mixture on cart at cookline at 68°F. Person in charge stated it had only been out about 2-3 hours. Inspector advised establishment that fresh garlic in oil mixture must be maintained at 41°F or below when not in sue during peak period and that after peak period it needs to be returned to the cold hold prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Observed a block and about a half block of butter held in bucket on shelf under table at cookline. Observed butter at 72°F and person in charge stated it was out since about 11am and is used to cook food. Inspector advised establishment that even though the butter is used for cooking, it must be maintained at 41°F or below until use. See stop sale.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed empty CO2 tanks not properly secured in corner next to chest freezer near front counter.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed accumulated grease under cookline drain pipe and around pipe on floor. Also observed grease on wall near drain underneath cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cold hold prep unit in kitchen across from cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at wall above prep table near walk-in cooler and around handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Upon entry, observed utensils stored in handwash sink near walk-in cooler. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In both corn starch and sugar bins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler behind front counter.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall around dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bin left in hand sink at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris. Stored under work table near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed possible water damage on ceiling tiles near front of dining room.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop in corn starch handle submerged in product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls, cut peppers, sliced onions, sliced cabbage, chicken wings, etc...
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to three compartment sink.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACH-IN COOLER ON COOK LINE.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CUTTING BOARDS IN HANDWASH SINK BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. UNDER MAKE TABLE ON COOK LINE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN IN BUS TUBS BY FRYERS. PRODUCT HAS BEEN THERE SINCE 1:00, AND BE DISCARDED BY 5:00. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS ROLLS IN TUB ON COOK LINE. PRODUCT HAS BEEN OUT SINCE 1:30, AND MUST BE DISCARDED BY 5:30. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDER MAKE TABLE BY FRONT COUNTER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF HWS BY WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN AND SOY SAUCE IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RICE.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN FREEZER BY FRONT COUNTER.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. ON COOKLINE.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CLEANING BUCKET IN HWS BY REGISTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORN STARCH ON COOKLINE. OBSERVED OPERATOR THROW PRODUCT AWAY.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICED TEA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PORK IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. bucket in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed handleless scoop in cornstarch.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shell eggs over cabbage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 78 - corn starch and water mixture at cookline for less than 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. battered chicken - at 78 degrees fahrenheit - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cornstarch
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured
  • observed 45 seats and license is for 40 seats ( must removed 5 extra seats / or file for seating change - left form) - owner will remove 5 seats
  • Critical - observed beverage next to handwash sink front counter
  • Critical - observed blocked handwash sink (full of dirty dishes) in kitchen
  • observed bowl without handle in container of sugar and starch
  • Critical - observed chicken and soy sauce on the floor in the walk-in cooler
  • Critical - observed cook pan sitting on top of cut broccoli in the cooler
  • Critical - observed dessert on buffet- no sneeze guard (repeat violation)
  • Critical - observed employees not washing hands when necessary -- observed employee on phone immediately returning to food prep
  • Critical - observed hand wash sink used for other purposes (front counter / bucket) of sanitizer in sink
  • Critical - observed no date marking on egg rolls, pork, and broth
  • observed no thermometer in either reach-in cooler
  • observed pitted and soiled cutting boards
  • Critical - observed raw eggs over lettuce. observed raw chicken over bean sprouts in walk-in cooler (repeat violation)
  • observed soiled gaskets in both reach-in coolers
  • Critical - observed soiled microwave
  • Critical - observed uncovered cut vegetables in walk-in cooler
  • observed wet wiping cloths in cooking area
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cake not protected at buffet area.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner; homemade scoop made from a plastic jug.
  • 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.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; raw chicken adjacent to lettuce, and raw beef next to freid chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken held less than one hour near cook line. Time as a Public Health Control form provided.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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