Mandarin Express, 7501 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANDARIN EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7501 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156
License #: 2318159
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. (Tiles soiled).
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole on the floor under hand sink , not properly sealed.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 50 ppm when tested. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **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.
3/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **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.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 127? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. copies of certification
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non food grade blender used in food preparation
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cook line area grill
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in wall and backdoor .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken and beef less than 4 hrss and moved to another cooling unit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CABINET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS NEXT TO SAUCE (WI COOLER)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE, STOP SALE
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN NEXT TO BEEF
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.by mop sink area
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. by food stored in front(onions,green peppers)
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by breaker panel
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front counter
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. inside vents of walkin COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken in walkin cooler
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chiken on top of beef
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chiken on top of vegies
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Corrected On Site.Cleaned up
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chiken on top of vegies
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chiken on top of beef
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/8/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
4/26/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utenzils
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep table shelving
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom shelf prep table
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rice cookers
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Foam containers stored next to handsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Used to store equipment on it. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Inside walk-in cooler
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
  • 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. Pro Repeat Violation.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.around kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.around kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with equipment
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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