Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant, 588 S Alafaya Trail #40, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUMMER PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 588 S Alafaya Trail #40, Orlando, FL 32828
License #: 5811729
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Buckets of sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer on cook line.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Foods in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf above rice cookers/holders.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Dehua Chen, expired 5/7/2014.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind ice machine.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, box of produce inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, deli unit by cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bottles of oil by 3 comp sink, also stored next to chemicals. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, stored on top of chest freezer and cooks line counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, sweet and sour chicken was 45f to 46f. **Warning**, pork cooked yesterday was 45°f to 46°f.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling, chicken inside walk in cooler. **Warning** pork 47°f, 45°f wrapped in plastic .
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, rice , chicken , egg rolls inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice , kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, box of produce inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, deli unit by cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair,reach in cooler had ambient temp of 44°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, pot with beef on floor next to handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bottles of oil by 3 comp sink, also stored next to chemicals. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, stored on top of chest freezer and cooks line counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, sweet and sour chicken was 45°f to 46°f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, rice inside walk in cooler was 55°f, this product was kept out until I walked into kitchen, shrimp and chicken inside reach in cooler by cooks line were 44°f., cooler had ambient temp of 44 °f, reach in cooler on the left side of coks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, reaw chicken was stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling, chicken inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, rice , chicken , egg rolls inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, sauce inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station, by walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, oil . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food., holding ribs inside walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, fish , 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Oil and flour by cooks line.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap, employee that washed hands in the 3 cs sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged, raw chicken was stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer all products were wrapped in plastic.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink., 3 compartment sink.
  • 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, tofu inside walk in cooler
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to scoop rice
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of rice., dry storage area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, counter around handsink was in disrepair, server station.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food., holding produce inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked with wok.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used for food preparation ., server station.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Plastic container containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • 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, pork , inside walk in cooler.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Metal can used to scoop rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Msg scooped with plastic bowl. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Establishment using plastic to-go bags to store raw meats in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil mixture held at room temperature;81 degrees fahrenheit. Corrective action was to rapid chill.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dumplings. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Rice cooked 10/17/12. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan Covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep unit closest to back door.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Red bull over cook line prep unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Cheou ho expired 3/14/12.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken stored behind cooked chicken in prep unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Establishment using to go bags for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in prep unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tofu in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hws at cook line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink next to mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used in bbq sauce.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water over cook line prep units. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken stored behind cooked chicken in prep unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic bowls used to scoop flour.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water held at room temperatures; 66 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumplings held at room temperatures; 63 degrees fahrenheit. Corrective action was to place in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in reach-in portion of prep unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of vegetables in prep unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other. Raw ribs stored directly on top of raw duck. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws clogged in service station.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN IN SERVER AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.WIPED ALL BLACK BUILDUP .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served.4 CRACKED SHELL EGGS ON FLAT WITH OTHER EGGS Corrected On Site. COOK DISCARDED CRACKED EGGS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT FOR LOOSE HEAD HAIR Corrected On Site. PUTON PAPER HAT
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.SEVERAL BOXES IN WIC,FREEZER AND ONE PAN IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN AND RAW SHELL EGGS STORED BEHIND RTE COOKED CHICKEN AND PORK IN SANDWICH TOP UNIT . Corrected On Site.MOVED THE PANS
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RTE VEGETABLES IN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. TO GO PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE MEATS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RAW SHELL EGGS AMBIENT AIR 70.SHRIMPS 47,COOKED CHICKEN 46,BROWN RICE 53,FRIED CHICKEN 56 F. LESS THAN AN HOUR.ADVISED OPERATOR TO RAPIDLY COOL FOOD TO 41 OR COLDER
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.WC CHLORINE 200 PPM Corrected On Site.CHANGED SOLUTION
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIFE BETWEEN TWO COOLERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL COOKED MEATS IN WIC
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Establishment is not complying by using time as a public health control.There is no written time based on the plan
  • Critical. Observed unwashed zucchini stored over prepped sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Hot pepper in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Rice in sushi line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Soy sauce,cooking wine in cooks' line area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen
  • Critical. Open package of raw chicken stored over open package of beef in walk in freezer .
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.Serve putting egg roll on plate.
  • Observed nonfood-grade box used for food storage.Noodles in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in freezer gaskets .
  • Critical. Observed dishwashing liquid stored by oil in kitchen .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed 2 cans OF THICK SOY SAUCE SWOLLEN TO THE POINT THAT ON FLAT SURFACE YOU CAN ROCK THE CANS MFG BY KOON CHUN SAUCE FACTORY Corrected On Site.MGR TOOK CANS OUT OF CIRCULATION
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. NO RECORD AVAILABLE AND WARNING ON INVOICE . DATED 04/19/2010 ESTABLISHMENT USING SCOTTISH FARMED SALMON NO RECORD OF WHAT THEY WERE FED
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL MEATS AND EGG ROLLS HELD IN WALK ICOOLER LONGER THAN 24 HRS AND NOT DATE MARKED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PORK AND MIXED VEGETABLES AT 46 F Corrected On Site.ALL PHFS MOVED TO ANOTHER COOLER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ONE RIC ON LINE. ESTABLISHMENT HAS ANOTHER RIC AND MGR ORDERED ONE MORE NEW ONE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.OPEN DRINK GLASS AT SERVER STATION
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMPING ICE IN HWS AT SERVER STATION
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.WC CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 200 PPM Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.RAW SALMON NO RECORD AVAILABLE AND INVOICE FROMTRUE WORLD FOODS INVOICE #036602 DATED 10/12/2009 STATES WARNING ,MAY CONTAIN PARASITE, PLEASE COOK OR PROPERLY FREEZE AT -4 DEG F FOR 7 DAY'S BEFORE CONSUMPTION . AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION BUILTIN WALK-IN FREEZER THERMOMETER READING 3 F CLOSED OVERNIGHT
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ALL RTE MEATS AND EGG ROLLS IN WIC
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. RAW SALMON USED FOR SUSHI
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. FLOUR AND STARCH
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW PORK IN WIF
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS ON TOP OF COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK IN RIC ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONION BAG BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.1/2 USED WATER BOTTLE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.# 10 CANS USED TO STORE FOOD
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.WALL MART PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WIF
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. COMPRESSED WOOD BOARD COVERING COMING OFF EXPOSING COMPRESSED WOOD PARTICALS
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.RIF AND RIC ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.HWS ITHE KITCHEN USED AS DUMP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.BACK SCREEN DOOR
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.YELLO LIQUID Corrected On Site.
10/21/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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