Szechuan Palace, 1965 43 Ave, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SZECHUAN PALACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1965 43 Ave, Vero Bch, FL 32960-0520
License #: 4100731
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. On cooks line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of rice cooker, dish racks for dish machine,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baby corn 86°, sprouts 86°, cut cabbage 86°, lo mein 85°, breaded chicken 84-89. Items kept at room temp less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer to rapidly chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelf for clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plastic containers stored on soiled shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic containers with build up of grease **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 67°, baby corn 57°, shredded cabbage 66-68°, cooked pasta 64. Less than four hours, recommended rapid chill
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of chest freezer by service area. Operator is planning on replacing when able.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top shelf of cooks line.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Reach in gaskets replaced/cleaned on both exterior doors of walk-in coolers and reach in coolers. Interior door in walk in cooler still soiled and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of corn starch bulk storage container in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Hood moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in gaskets replaced/cleaned on both exterior doors of walk-in coolers and reach in coolers. Interior door in walk in cooler still soiled and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef on prep table for over 30 minutes. 57°. Baby corn 82° after 2.5 hours. Recommended rapid chill.
  • 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. Beef and chicken over fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm. Retested at between 50 to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in gaskets replaced/cleaned on both exterior doors of walk-in coolers and reach in coolers. Interior door in walk in cooler still soiled and in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Reach in gaskets replaced/cleaned on both exterior doors of walk-in coolers and reach in coolers. Interior door in walk in cooler still soiled and in disrepair.
8/1/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. / cooks line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of all reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./ wood noodle bowls in use chipped/ cracked
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up in reach in cooler not in use utilized as storage on cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. / ice scoop stored in rusty water bucket - had operator remove the bucket from ice bin and discard contamiated ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of all microwaves heavily soiled with encrusted food debris./ server area, kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ tall reach in cooler cooks line
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./ metal cambros in the dishmachine area
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./ cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms
  • Basic - Uncovered noodles in the server station areas exposed to dust
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.kitchen and server area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Operator discarded has a couple of cans seperated for return MAY NOT BE USED
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food./ bulk storage
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ corn starch 79 degrees cooks line recommended rapid chill less than 4 hrs
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.- low boy reach in cooks line at 50 degrees f
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ bar **Corrected On-Site**
5/29/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bar cooler handles broken
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Duck sauce and spicy mustard containers on tables exposed to guests and reserved
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. In the walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Card board used to cover shelves heavily soiled with grease
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.meat cleavers stored In crevices of equipment
  • Critical - Observed 4 badly dented can of bamboo shoots,3 cans of mushrooms,3 cans of pineapple juice.46lbs total
  • Observed cook line cutting board moderately grooved/pitted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink at the bar used for purposes other than handwashing.used as a dump station.evidence of lemon wedges in hand sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease/food accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sheet pan of raw beef stored over bucket if rice noodles in the walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.upstairs bar
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.dish area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.upstairs bar
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.100ppm
  • Critical - cabbage not washed prior to preparation.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- dry ingredient bins
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.-wooden bowls cracked
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken over produce in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw pork in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.- reachin freezer ice cream
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed duck sauce and mustard sauce in cups not protected on tables between guests.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.- cds Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw beef and raw chicken over sauce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw eggs over fish in walkin cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
7/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. observed reachin cooler not functioning on cookline- other holding units in use
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. observed 2 live flies in kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.- shopping bags
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed in walkin freezer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cooked items stored in tall freezer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./eggs cooks line recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./corn starch mixture recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./has chicken tightly wrapped in cooling process
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed 1 of cooks line coolers not working establishment has other cooler on line and other units to mai tain phf's at 41 degrees f
  • Observed moderate residue/soil build-up wire shelving cooks line
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust dirt / cobwebs on wall and shelf behind table left side of door to kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./reading at 88 degreesf-took 5 minutes to bring to proper temperature
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment./gray water from handwash sink drain backing up on floor
  • Observed worn soiled carpeting/dining area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./beef-still frozen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw chicken stored on top of bulk sugar dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./vegetable walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./bulk sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands/in water less than 100 degr7 f-took 5 minutes to bring water to proper temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./wood shelving in walk in cooler black like substance
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • observed wood stool plank with heavy black like substance no longer non absorbant or easily cleanable
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in and outside dry storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed moderately encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster./upstairs bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./going into grass about a foot away explained to owner have them clean toward drain
  • Observed garbage on the ground around premises heavy amount of cigarette butts and small trash
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under dishmachine
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sprouts recommended rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner or easily cleanable wood shelf in walk in cooler also heavily soiled
  • Observed door handle on reach in cooks line
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed heavy food debris accumulated on floor walk in cooler under shelving
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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