Panda Bistro, 12014 E Colonial Drive #190, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12014 E Colonial Drive #190, Orlando, FL 32826
License #: 5811673
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 2/17/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FIVE
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. COVERED WITH PLASTIC HWS IBACK ROOM
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN AND MIXER IN HAND WASH SINK BY 3 C SINK
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.STARCH
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.UP FRONT
  • Observed REACH -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SOILED GASKITS ON REACH IN COOLERS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT FOR LOOSE HEAD HAIR
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLIN IN SANDWICH TOP COOLER IN A PAN IN TOP PART OF THE COOLER. ADVISED TO SPREAD ON A SHEET PAN AND PUT IN FREEZER TO COOL QUICKLY. OPERATOR DID THAT
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.CHEF WEARING BEAD BRACELET Corrected On Site.REMOVED
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SOILED CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SALT
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.REMOVED
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN AT 65 IN REACH IN COOLER AS PER COOK JUST PUT IN COOLING. ADVISED TO SPREAD ON SHEET PAN AND PUT IN FREEZER TO QUICKLY COOL UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXAT TIME
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.TO GO BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE STORED NOT INVERTED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.EGG ROLLS AT 56,FRIED CHICKEN 70,FRIED CHICKEN 55, AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 70 F IN KITCHEN . UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXAT TIME TO ISSUE STOP SALE HOWEVER THEY OPEN AT 11:00 AM AND DID NOT PUT OUT AT THAT TIME . LESS THAN FOUR HOUR. ADVISED TO PUT IN FREEZER TO RAPIDLY COOL TO 41 OR COLDER. OPERATOR REMOVED FROM KITCHEN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover ON BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BROWN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK 46,CHICKEN 47,SHRIMPS 47 IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN This violation must be corrected by : 09/20/2010.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.REACH ICOOLER IN THE KITCHEN READING 46-47 This violation must be corrected by : 09/21/2010.ADVISED OPERATOR TO PUT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ON ICE TO KEEP FOOD 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR COLDER This violation must be corrected by : 09/20/2010.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.CHICKEN BASE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH BROWN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover ON BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.BY RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.BLEACH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FIVE Corrected On Site.EXPLAINED
9/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.GRAVY DATE MARKED 04/29/2010 IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.MGR DISCARDED
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED CUT CHICKEN , COOKED DICED PORK,COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN , FRIED CHICKEN AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLER AS PER MGR ALAN AND NOT DATE MARKED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.BAG OF ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN PREP SINK ITHE KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1/2 USED WATER BOTTEL ON PREP TABLE AND EMPLOYEE CUTTING VEGITABLES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS (HOOD CLEANING SCHEDULED ON JUNE 6TH 2010
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND GLASS COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.RICE COOKER LID STORED ON TOP OF HAND W SH SINK BY PREP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD IN WIC
  • Observed hole in ceiling.ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR
6/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL COOKED MEATS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HRS IN WIC AS PER PIC AND NOT DATE MARKED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED DUCK IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF CARROTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.SALT AND CORN STARCH
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.BY STEAM TABLE
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. STORED ON TOP SHELF OF PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2010.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK IN WIF
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW LIQUID EGGS ON TOP OF RTE VEGITABLES IN RIC ON COOKING LINE
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.SEVERAL BOXES IN WIF
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-02-1 Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.1/2 USED WATER BOTTLES Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.RIC ON LINE
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
12/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL RTE MEATS IN WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sauce at 98 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK IN WIF
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW LIQUID EGGS ON TOP OF RTE VEGITABLES IN RIC ON COOKING LINE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.SEVERAL BOXES IN WIF
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.SHRIMPS IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.EMPLOYEES USING BAREHANDS TO HANDLE RTE FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.FLOUR
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SPOON Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.1/2 USED WATER BOTTLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WIF
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.RIC ON LINE
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORKS FACING ALL DIRECTIONS IN CONTAINER
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.HWS FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.HWS FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.HWS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.HWS REST ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.SCREEN TORN SEVERAL PLACES
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.AND CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/2009.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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