Kwan's Express Chinese Takeout, 12377 Cleveland Ave 3-A, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KWAN'S EXPRESS CHINESE TAKEOUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12377 Cleveland Ave 3-A, Fort Myers, FL 33907-3811
License #: 4604146
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 101 oz cans if Mei Mount and one 63.5 oz can of King's Bamboo Shoots. **Corrected On-Site**
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at end of cookline used to store metal cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and containers/boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Observed plastic jugs reused to store food in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed container of raw beef stored behind Precooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Observed metal cans reused to store food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at end of cookline used to store cans. **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. Precooked foods in walk in cooler.
9/26/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service Togo containers not stored inverted at cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed containers of raw beef stored in between Precooked foods at reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store foods in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in walk in cooler.
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and stored in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous (beef) food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (egg rolls) prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn starch with water at 85 degrees F at cookline and soy sprouts at 66 degrees F in reach in cooler. Corrective action taken; both foods moved to reach in cooler and walk in cooler respectively. Time as a public health control explained for corn starch with water; it remain at the cookline for a period of time no longer than four hours and then it has to be discarded.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth towel in contact with egg rolls in freezer
  • 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. plastic container in salt
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop in standing water 75 F
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered food in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container by cookline Corrected On Site.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee cutting broccolli with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw beef over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food - Roach and ant spray stored in dry food storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area egg rolls in reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - purple spray bottle on cookline.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises - one under 3 comp. sink. one under prep. table across from 3 comp. sink, one next to tall white reach-in freezernext to cookline, one in front lobby.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - boxes of vegetables in walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw beef over vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination - forks and spoons at servers station.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - cookline.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises - 2 dead roaches under 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - krab ragon found at 61 F, egg roll found at 59 F, chicken found at 59 F on cookline. Corrected On Site. returned to refrigeration.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw beef over cooked noodles.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - egg rolls in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - egg rolls in reach-in cooler and reachlin freezer.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp above onions in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - vegetable buckets in walk-in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - egg rolls and raw beef in reach-in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container - rice, sugar, flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed mislabeled spray bottle - states bleach - content is degreaser. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - egg rools in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - 50-100ppm in sanitizing bucket found at 0ppm. Corrected On Site. now reading 50ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on prep. counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises - 7 dead in roach trap under 3 comp. sink, 3 dead roaches in roach trap behind refrigerator.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - 3 under 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottle under cookline. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw shell eggs stored above to-go sauce.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - box of lettuce bag of onion in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee scoop vegetables and cooked meat to transport to wok. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee eating then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets - all reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue - across from handwash sink
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls - spatulas stored odirty surface.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster - boxes.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • 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. plastic container in corn starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. yellowish and purple liquids
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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