The China House, 1512 Ne 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CHINA HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1512 Ne 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
License #: 1101400
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer in back room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Rice in 2 door make table on cook line, operator covered
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 1 door reach in freezer near service window
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment and near service window **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. 1 door reach in freezer and chest freezer near service window **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On counter next to slicer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers in 2 glass door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door to office/prep area, back door to restroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken wings and chicken gizzards in three compartment sink, operator turned on water **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door make table on cook line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder identified as salt, sugar and msg on cook line
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottle of raid under three compartment sink, operator stated using inside to kill ants, educated operator regarding use of house hold insecticide.
  • 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. Chicken over beef in 1 door reach in freezer near service window **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or egg sacks present. Near fryer on cook line
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Around woks on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On 2 door make table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. On counter next to microwave
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at any sink. Water temperature 92°, water heater turned off, operator lit water heater **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door make table on cook line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Black mold like substance on shelves in 2 glass door reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and gizzards in 2 glass door reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid identified as sanitizer in cabinet under hand sink near three compartment sink
11/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in back storage area next chest freezers.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In storage area next to chest freezer.
  • Basic - Dead roach on premises. 1 dead under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up Reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On plastic food storage pans on clean dish rack.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. Ants in kitchen. Under three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over onions in stand up Reach in cooler. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above peas.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On wok station. On Reach in cooler. Across from wok station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On Reach in cooler. In kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at any sink. Manager had hot water heater turned off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ceiling. Throughout.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Grease and debris on exterior of all reach in units. Microwave. Floors, walls, and ceiling.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ceiling. Throughout.
  • 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. Employee drink on table next to Togo window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice bag open
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Handle of wok wrapped in soiled towel.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Egg roll dough sheets.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken in three compartment sink. Shrimp in Hand washing sink.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. On head of lettuce.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Rice in stand up Reach in cooler at 45°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over peas in kitchen Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Throughout kitchen. Interior of all Reach in coolers, cutting board, and utensils.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shrimp thawing in Hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at any sink. Manager intentionally had water heater off. Had him turn it back on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 in stand up Reach in cooler. Shrimp in Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Shelf above make table.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in cooler, egg rolls not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and around fryers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Side door, employee entrance.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Above three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Around fryer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar/soy sauce
  • High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing. Mop sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken over rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Throughout kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 86°
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/grease.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Around fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Around fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Food storage shelf in office. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Around fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Around fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Around fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One in store room, one under reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef and vegetables in make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over soda cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live under chest freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In cabinet above chest freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Men's restroom not working, ladies restroom only in use.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezers in kitchen.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom not functional, women's commode in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves inside reach in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind and around fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Take out containers on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Comminuted meat in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice and chicken in reach in cooler.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm. Corrected On Site.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit broken small refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method using large pots in 2 door glass cooler 8 hours later rice at 46. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor by fryers.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods veggies below beef.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface interior of both freezers.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions how to wash/sanitize dishes
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in freezers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface all equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method rice container too big.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area chicken in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked rice.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in storage.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable raw wood.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor oil jugs.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit rice in reachin at 44 to 48. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface make table inside and out.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair at front door.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in freezer.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled left in chicken.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name rice in reachin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. COOKED RICE IN RIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RICE COOLING SINCE YESTERDAY IN RIC IS AT 45 TO 47 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezer units soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. EQUIPMENT .
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. FLOOR IS STICKY.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. PIPES AND WALL BY HOOD ARE COVERED WITH GREASE.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 to 30 FOUND IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN STORAGE AREA, ALL APPEAR TO BE HARD.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CONTAINERS OF RICE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CONTAINERS ON CART BY GRILL.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer & microwave .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers & freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. STORAGE.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 to 30 FOUND IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN STORAGE AREA, ALL APPEAR TO BE HARD.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. DOOR TRACK OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. DEAD INSECT IN MSG Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. FLOOR AROUND/BEHIND EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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