Shanghai Express, 1402 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SHANGHAI EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1402 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3906427
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 1/17/2012

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.preparation area
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. line reach-in
  • Drain cover(s) missing.preparation area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen ,bathrooms
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in ,storage
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted preparation table shelves ,rusted storage racks
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles through out establishment
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.2 dead in storage
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.line,walk-in
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.uncooked rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48,shrimp 47,beef 48 in line reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked chicken ,pork,shrimp ,eggrolls in walk-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. storage area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken and missing tile
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in ,kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.storage racks rusted ,bottom shelves on preparation tables rusted
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks,can rack,walk-in shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters,cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.MSG
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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