Tan's Asian Cafe, 2743 Ne Capital Circle Unit 110, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAN'S ASIAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2743 Ne Capital Circle Unit 110, Tallahassee, FL 32308
License #: 4702772
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At corn starch and potato starch bins in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. At rear side of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. At cook line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg roll mixture. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At main kitchen ice machine.
07/09/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive amount of cardboard on ground around dumpster area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. A glass front reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cabbage mix for egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat carrots at glass front reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bored unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid stored at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near front door to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Buckets of chopped vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 67°f, operator states chicken has been held since 12:00 pm(1.5 hours)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and tuna stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Windex stored with fortune cookies at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Mountain Dew on top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station and 4 door glass coolers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Box of frozen strawberries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw pork over rice and produce in 4 door glass reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fry oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make cooler.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Bucket of raw beef stored on top of produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make cooler.
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - FOUND HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK NOT REACHING 100 ?F
  • Critical - OBSERVED BROKEN EGGS IN BUCKET AND ON EGG CRATE IN WALK-IN COOLER - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PREP REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER - SOY SAUCE, POT OF STOCK AND ASSORTED OTHER ITEMS
  • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL BLACK REACH-IN COOLER WITH EGG AND SPRING ROLLS
  • OBSERVED PLATE RACK BY KITCHEN DOOR WITH SAUCERS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED - COS
  • OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED NEXT TO SOY SAUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED SAUCES, SOUPS, EGG ROLLS WITHOUT DATES IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED TWO COOKS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED EGG ROLL FILING AND RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED CHEMICAL BOTTLE AT MOP SINK - COS
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LEFT ON PREP TABLE
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; small black reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed case of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed case of pinapple chunks and 3 bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; pork over soup base. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; egg rolls at 53F in small black reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; oil and garlic mix at 81F on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation; bag of chicken on a box of beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. Extinguisher on the floor. For reporting purposes only.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. Observed tiles in kitchen still absorbant and with water damage upon callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Observed 5 people working in food service.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Observed 5 people working in food service.
  • 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.
  • Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 127 degrees fahrenhiet with Rice spoon.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork Dumplings and raw chicken in reach in cooler observed at 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Iced down.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked chicken in rach in cooler at 49 degrees fahrenhiet; iced down.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site. Voluntarily thrown out.
  • Observed top surface inside microwave on ice machine in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork dumplings in reach 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. Cooked pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; plates and spoons.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease; vents above cook top.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; soysauce and oil in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; soysauce on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site; garlic and oil.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; at handwash sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; cooked chicken and pork.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. # 10 can of bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Drink glasses stored on towel.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 2-30-11.
12/30/2010Complaint FullInspection 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; general tso's chicken in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; dumplings in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; replace foil shelf liner.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; reach-in cooler door handles.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; handsink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored; degreaser. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, corn starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs at room temp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw meat by produce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered strawberries in chext freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelf near woks
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. vitamins with food Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 4-13-10.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mat.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. By 3CS.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, pasta and rangoo in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 76 degrees at sushi prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at 70 degrees at sushi prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over rangoo in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Rangoo in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Rice on sushi table.
  • 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 improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Rice
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives at sushi table.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice at grill area.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mat.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour, MSG, rice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. 3CS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 30 fresh rodent droppings found under sushi prep table in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-6-09.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 30 to 40 fresh rodent droppings found under and on dry food storage shelves by sushi prep table in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-6-09.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 12 fresh rodent droppings found behind ice machine in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-6-09.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 6 to 8 fresh rodent droppings found under and behind reachin freezer. This violation must be corrected by : 11-06-09.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 10 fresh and approximately 50 old rodent droppings found behind stoves in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-06-09 .
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 5 fresh rodent droppings found under handwash sink in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-6-09.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches found at front counter. This violation must be corrected by : 11-06-09.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by1 live roach found in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11-06-09.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. By 3CS.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 6/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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