Loon Fong Restaurant, 8150 N 49 Street, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOON FONG RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8150 N 49 Street, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2419
License #: 6213109
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Out of place, corner of cook line, above smoker
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler off hinge, cook line
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright smoker
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Shrimp Corrective action taken: cooking process begun
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of machine for sanitizing Corrective action taken : 3 comp sink set up , measured 100 ppm chlorine
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pig ears above prepped broccoli, Corrective action taken: items moved to correct shelves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One individual egg, cook line Corrective action taken: discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Front line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. Hood not venting adequately **Warning**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prepped onions stored in original corrugated shipping carton after being washed and prepped, Transferred into plastic e storage bin **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. Hood not venting adequately **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Segregated for e turn to vendor , bamboo shoots **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp above cooked shrimp , prep cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drink station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Plastic trays inside cooler , cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Roaches in small glue box above handwash sink
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bins of vegetables
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cooked chicken , cook line , **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Next to handwash sink
  • Basic - One Dead roach on premises. Handwash sink , kitchen
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons, forks, wait station
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Doors of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multilevel items
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitizing until dish machine is sanitizing properly
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven next to rice cooker
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Whirlpool upright freezer
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( behind restaurant , rear)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( front cooler behind register)
6/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(equipment, shelving, etc throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.( reachin coolers)
  • Basic - Cutting board (2)has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.( sugar at front counter)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( scoops near rice cooker) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( inside upright freezers) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( behind restaurant , rear)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ( information is locked inside office)( 06/10/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( front cooler behind register)
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.( in walkin cooler)
4/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(equipment, shelving, etc throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.( reachin coolers)
  • Basic - Cutting board (2)has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.( sugar at front counter)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( scoops near rice cooker) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( inside upright freezers) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( on floor under 3 compartment sink)( 3) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.( squeezing cooked rice with barehands) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( behind restaurant , rear)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.( in compartment of 3 compartment sink up against kitchen wall)(Terminex recently sprayed)( 04/09/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ( information is locked inside office)( 06/10/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( front cooler behind register)
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.( in walkin cooler)
4/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water stained
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts, garlic/oil mix **Warning**
12/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Men's restroom
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on equipment at cookline
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Throughout kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location. In front of upright coolers in front bar area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water stained
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. Pig heart,etc
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next rice cooker
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Exterior
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White and black upright freezers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts, garlic/oil mix **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk/ salt
12/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Men's restroom
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on equipment at cookline
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Throughout kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location. In front of upright coolers in front bar area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water stained
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. Pig heart,etc
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next rice cooker
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Exterior
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White and black upright freezers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts, garlic/oil mix **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. observed two in grill of white upright freezer/
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk/ salt
12/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on wok/grill line coolers in poor repair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on wok/grill line.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storeroom.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storeroom.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Ice scoop in waitress station not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Kitchen handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in some kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Don't drain fried egg rolls on clean apron. Use paper towels.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on wok/grill line coolers in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on wok/grill line.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in spice storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on wok/grill line.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored on dish storage shelf in kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(Papaya/onion mix in containers not labeled)
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of spices removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line coolers.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed plastic lid stored in ice used for drinks in ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed grill / wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storeroom storage shelves.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic items stored by food on storeroom shelf adjacent to back door.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line coolers.
  • Critical - Observed bag of rice stored on storeroom floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storeroom storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored in waitress station cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cup of sliced limes stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roach discovered on waitress station shelf. This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/11.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill / wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed plastic lid stored in ice used for drinks in ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food on storeroom shelf adjacent to back door.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/10/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - 2012 DBPR Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No chlorine test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in coolers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on kitchen storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen/storeroom floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of unused reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knives/meat cleavers stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven cover.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-01-1 Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at women's restroom handsink used by food employees.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Lights not functioning in several kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at women's restroom handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Lights not functioning in several kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezer ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[dishmachine area]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[water stained]
  • Light not functioning.[walkin freezer ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 2/4/2010.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.{WIC}
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[equipment ,shelving ,etc]
  • Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.[dining room]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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