Lin's Asian Cuisine, 130 Old Hwy 98 Ste 5b, Miramar Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIN'S ASIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 130 Old Hwy 98 Ste 5b, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
License #: 7602025
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food(cornstarch) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Issued stop sale notice. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (celery) in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Observed misaligned hood suppression nozzles over fryer. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food(cornstarch) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Issued stop sale notice. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (celery) in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Observed misaligned hood suppression nozzles over fryer. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food (corn starch) stored dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food(chicken) stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (rice, chicken) and rim of the container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food(corn starch) removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food(cornstarch) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (celery) in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purpose( storage)other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Observed misaligned hood suppression nozzles over fryer. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and sugar.
  • Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. End of three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Preparing salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of table next to fryer and bottom shelf of table next to three compartment sink and table across.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions and oil. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of sauce stored under shelving.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken and produce.
  • Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Wipe cloth stuffed into pipe under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Container of imitation crab.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredients near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing wipe cloth in hand sink at waitress station.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food residue under microwave
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers on floor in walk in freezer Bag of onions
  • Basic - Garbage around grease bin
  • Basic - Grease under and around fryers on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Egg crates in use to drain off tempura, food item not in contact with crate, discussed with manager egg crates removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed debris on kitchen floor under and around storage shelves
  • Observed equipment soiled with grease around cook line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of chicken in walk in freezer
  • Observed hood filters greasy **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fruit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over beef walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Eggs rolls and noodles in walk in cooler
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed attached equipment greasy; hood filters
  • Observed grease under and around cooking equipment.
  • 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile moved leaving open space Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. buckets in front of han wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. no soap, no paper towel
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. incorrect handwashing Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in three compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons in server station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken, pirk, beef in walk in freezer
  • Observed greasy floor around/under cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. server station; filling pitcher, rinsing pot Repeat Violation.
  • 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. in flour, cornstrach, dry rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in rice
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon for rice
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled on cook line
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn starch under 4 hours; iced Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shell eggs over tofu in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed screen door left open resulting in flies in kitchen; chef closed door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled storage containers.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. within 4 hours; provided paperwork
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile moved, kitchen.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, next to dishmachine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pan covering handsink next to dishmachine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pitchers in waitress area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, waitress area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, waitress area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee going from preparation of orders to cutting raw chicken.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements, handwashing procedures.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks, lemons limes ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, utensils next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, double glass doors.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch at 75 degrees fahrenheit for less than 4 hours on crash cart.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef over pork in wakin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Noodles in cardboard box.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, eggrolls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, around handsinks.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; establishment using three compartment sink till machine is serviced
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with grease...hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...along sides of cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...tofu in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Observed grease and debris under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands...server used to rinse towels
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...bowl in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...faucet at three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...corn starch with broth found at 63 and time as public health control not marked; mgt. discarded item and we started their log sheet for time to be kept on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw chicken over veggies in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit...created log sheet with mgt. to be kept on cookline Corrected On Site.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
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9/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, flour, corn starch containers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...white cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation...chicken over beef in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...broccoli in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled deflector and inside of the door of the ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...on sides of fryers
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with grease...hood filters
  • Observed personal items stored with food...jackets on dry storage rack
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
2/23/2010Routine - 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...eggs rolls, wontons in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, flour containers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food... raw chicken over veggies in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...shell eggs over egg roll wraps in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...wonton wraps on floor in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...cup without handle in sugar
  • 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 soiled deflector in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...to-go sauces, to-go plates; to go bags stored on fire extinguisher in dining room...safety issue because you can not see extinguisher
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory...handwash sink near dishwasher
  • Observed grease and food debris under cooking equipment.
  • Observed sides of fryers and wok area soiled with accumulated grease.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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