Panda Rest (The), 806 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA REST (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 806 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500201
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ( kitchen)
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl in bulk sugar container in kitchen)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( bottom of True cooler in kitchen)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. ( walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( case of swap fillets on walk in freezer floor)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( utensils stored in bus tub with debris in bottom in dish area)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ( ice scoop resting in standing water in bottom of pan that scoop is stored in)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( both microwaves in kitchen)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( hand sink in kitchen)( front counter)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( chicken and shrimp and pasta)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.( walk in cooler under shelving)
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.( on shelf above reach in cooler at cook line)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( egg rolls, chicken,pasta)
1/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( inside bottom of container storing ice scoop for ice machine)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( multiple cases of food on walk in freezer floor)
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( water damage to ceiling at front counter area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( kitchen)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( front counter)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( all prepared food not covered in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( front counter)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.( raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked pasta in reach in cooler in back room)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.( both ice machines)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( all prepared food not dated in walk in cooler)
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen crew)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( both microwaves in kitchen)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( in front counter hand sink)
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. ( on shelf above reach in cooler at cook line are several bottles of medicine)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( can of stainless steel cleaner on shelf with food in dry storage )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.( both ice machines in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( front counter)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing wiping cloth and scrub pad at front counter)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ( several containers held more than 24 hours not date marked on walk on cooler)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( with yellow liquid on prep sink)
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Incomplete 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance on soda dispensing nozzles in waitress area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[ plastic bowl used as scoop in sugar ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. [ both microwaves in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [ can of raid stored by bag in box syrup]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ bulk plastic container with sugar not labeled ]
9/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Incomplete 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
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[ floors around fry equipment ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance on soda dispensing nozzles in waitress area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of severe moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[ clean strainers and pots stored inverted on shelf with severe greaselike buildup ]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[ ice scoop stored in pan with debris in bottom by ice machine ]
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[ antacids and vitamins on dry storage shelf with food ]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[ employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[ bag of carrots in walk in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[ plastic bowl used as scoop in sugar ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. [ both microwaves in kitchen ]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.[ shelf over stove ]
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[ 6 to 8 live roaches by dish area and 1 by ice machine in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [ can of raid stored by bag in box syrup]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ several containers in walk in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[ containing yellow liquid on back prep table ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ bulk plastic container with sugar not labeled ]
9/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue in cookline prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Critical - Vacuum breakers mising at hose bibbs.-mop sink
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at beverage counter handsink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed two dented cans of loquats-Return or discard.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. onion on nor sealed board in dry storage with old smears and debris
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black slime inside ice machine
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. pineapple can lip is dented
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored directly on top of boxed cream cheese
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. can opner base has old food debris
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. walls iin walk in cooler has easily movable debris on doors and walls
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.pineapple can lip dented and deformed seal is damaged
4/12/2011Routine - 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.no date marking observed
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cook line
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. buildup inside icemachine black mold like growth
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. heavy buildup on can o-ner blade
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. above perp area on cook ne
11/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. date marking not observed
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. onions stored on shelf made from raw wood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. badly worn
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. containers through out have old food debris
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. some easily movable debris
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. wrap holder encrustedwith old food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside of wa in coole
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. last manager no longer works at this location
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking on stored phf observed
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. none easily visable
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above cooked noodles in wakk in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. deep groves
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
2/15/2010Routine - 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. observed no date marking Repeat Violation. not all dated some are
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. blade worn with high and low spots
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cans stored on raw plywood
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 2 ice machine both have easily movable debris in side Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. 2 machine both have old build up inside and out Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. prep table on cook line has dark old food debris build up
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line reach in on left side has dry old black food debris
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler has old food debris on handle Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on outside of reach in cooler in rear and on cook line left side and cold line in middle
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all gaskets soiled
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. standing oil with food under fryer
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at walk in cooler old food debris
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. inside walk in cooler walls have black mold like growth
11/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. vac packed steak in rear area reach in cooler not date marked Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed no date marking Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw steak stored on top of raw cabbage in reach in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. small paint brush in use metaland making marks on bristles
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. blade worn with high and low spots
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cans stored on raw plywood
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 2 ice machine both have easily movable debris in side Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. 2 machine both have old build up inside and out Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. oil on floor mixer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. prep table on cook line has dark old food debris build up
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line reach in on left side has dry old black food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on outside of reach in cooler in rear and on cook line left side and cold line in middle
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler has old food debris on handle Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. all gaskets soiled
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. standing oil with food under fryer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at walk in cooler old food debris
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. inside walk in cooler walls have black mold like growth
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. personal medical items stored with spices on cook line
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. on table nect to rice cooker
9/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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