Star River Chinese Take Out, 5774 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Star River Chinese Take Out
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5774 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
License #: 6005138
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Food in walkin. Raw chicken vegetables
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots under prep table.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cold bar cooks line
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cooks reaching cooler lettuce.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of grill Wok table. Manager removed towels.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, in the rice container.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of vegetables, bowl of chicken, pots of chicken
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.cloth towels used for covering and holding food in walk in cooler.
  • 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 at the prep table.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In chest freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, chicken at 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.cooked and chilled shrimp and sliced vegetables uncovered .
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored, medicine by the prep area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in the kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen, prep area.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOK
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.REACHIN AT COOKSLINE NOT MAINTAINING X41°. AMBIENT 51°
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.RICE
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.CUT OIL CONTAINERS USED FOR VEGES STORAGE
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked egg roll, cooked chicken, shrimp 49,49,49°. Ambient 50°. Stop sale issued
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.CONTAINERS IN HANDSINK AND CHAIR IN FRONT OF HANDSINK BLOCKING ACCESS
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash 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 COOKED SHRIMP OVERNIGHT. TWO DOOR REACHIN
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.CLOTH USED AS FOOD COVERING IN WIC
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reachin. White upright
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WHITE SUBSTANCES
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.REUSE OF OIL CONTAINERS FOR VEGES
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.CHAIR BLOCKS ACCESS
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.RTE. WALKIN COOLER. EGG ROLLS, COOKED MEATS
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken, pork in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 68f left on counter
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Pork
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork, chicken wings wic
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken wings, pork, shrimp, egg rolls.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by furniture - kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - walkin cooler .
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plastic containers - kitchen .
  • 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. rice/flour bins.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin cooler .
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plastic containers .
  • 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. bulk bin - rice.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. pork over produce - walkin cooler .
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cooked eggrolls in cardboard box - walkin cooler .
  • Observed chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 : 12/4/10.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken wings over lettuce - walkin cooler .
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cooked eggrolls in cardboard - walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by furniture .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. containers .
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket - chlorine greater than 200ppm .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over lettuce - WIC.
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. eggrolls in soda shells. WIC.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - WIC shelving rusty .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by furniture . kitchen .
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
9/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. large tub of cooked rice on counter. advised removing small amounts as needed from cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over vegetables/cooked pasta - WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots - WIC.
  • 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. rice bin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by furniture.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket - chlorine - greater than 200ppm . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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