Palace Of The Orient, 10425 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALACE OF THE ORIENT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10425 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772-5435
License #: 6207054
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen cookline
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken shelf under prep table , back food prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Opposite woks at broken tile area
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dining room
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.kitchen
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used for spring rolls , walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Back prep table
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back food prep area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lights switch in employee restroom
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Peeled onions
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Restroom
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Back kitchen
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.(above hood system in kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(walk in door corroded )
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(ice cream scoops in standing water 70°F, ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.(shelve of stainless steel table) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(bar area)
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(in back of kitchen by utility sink)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.leaking in 2 places on cookline, 2 other places in kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.bottom of tables in back room
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.door to vegetable walk in and floor
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.non working oven by rice cooker, insulation hanging out, table below microwave damaged
  • Basic - Reach iin freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.wok floor drain
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.vegetable walk in
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.by rice cooker, by wok drain
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
  • 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.0 ppm
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.just on lunch menu, all others changed, will fix immediately with markers
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[in walkin cooler ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[front] Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[front] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[back]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[chopping onions] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[bar reach in cooler ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[coffin freezer by 2nd walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[storage] back Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[2nd walkin cooler shelves]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[non working oven by rice cooker]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ice cream in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[by fryer] Repeat Violation.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[in walkin cooler ]
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers and ceiling in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[above rice cooker]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[bottom of storage table]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[bottom of walkin cooler door]
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[2 dead by dish storage] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[3 in unused oven by fryer] This violation must be corrected by : 6/8/2012.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ice cream in reach in freezer]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[by rice cooker]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[over fryer]
6/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[above and below walkin cooler door,bigger one, kept closed with bucket]
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[cracked and missing tiles] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.[tile missing]
3/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[large walkin temperatures not consistent, from doorway right side warmer than left side]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[cracked and missing tiles] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[men's and ladies restroom] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[hole in bottom shelf prep table, back room]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bucket sauces]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walk in freezer]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[above and below walkin cooler door,bigger one, kept closed with bucket]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit[mushrooms and chicken in ice bin on cookline 45 degrees F]Corrected On Site. [dropped to 43 degrees by end of inspection ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[tile missing]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[garlic in oil on cookline, 1/2 cup-thrown away]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[cooked poultry and shrimp] Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[damaged in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[do not cover till 41 degrees F]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[cutting green beans] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.[by cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[chicken over beef] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[mushrooms, sprouts on ice 46 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ]
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[egg rolls]
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered while cooling
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old dry food build up on door handles
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on hose bib near dishwasher
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on outside hose bibs
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
2/21/2011Routine - 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. egg rolls and ribs
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walk freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touching of cooked rice Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rust parts on top of dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old dry droppings at employee hand sink in kitchen area about 5
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gaps in it
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. kitchen back door
  • Observed hole in ceiling. near ansul system
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. old equipment outside
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon of milk
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over veggies in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice and veggies in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. observed 5 dry old rodent droppings on window sill in paper storage area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water heater not working note repair man enroute
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on outside hose bib in back of restaurant
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. kitchen back door
  • Ceiling tile missing. above hood system
  • Observed hole in wall. several holes around 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. near hood system
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. under 3 compartment sink near storeroom
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment container on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered while cooling in walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting veggies
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old dry droppings on window in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed about 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink near storeroom and about 12 dead ones live ones moving very slowly and half dead
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. two ants near empolyee hand sink
  • Ceiling tile missing. near hood system
  • Observed hole in wall. under 3 compartment sink near storeroom
9/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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