Top China, 13306 Telecom Dr, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOP CHINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13306 Telecom Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
License #: 3916369
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Behind cooking equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by microwave. **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Behind cooking equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flour store under 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food on counter next to prep no AOP. Less than 2 hours, corrective action moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over vegetable **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in restroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by microwave. **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves rusty. **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. Walk in cooler - inconsistent. **Warning**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves rusty. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodle in water at 75°F in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **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. Walk in cooler - inconsistent. **Warning**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cornstarch and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in clean utensils storage container. Rice scoop.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • 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 - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer ' not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of prefried rice on it.
  • Intermediate - Operator or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast pork - walk in cooler.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. Rear.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-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. Spring rolls in chest freezer.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(front)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(breaded chicken at 110 degrees in kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(chest freezer and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged.(ABC) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line)
  • Observed soiled reach in and walk in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(chest freezer)
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(uncooked rice by handsink)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation. 4
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.6
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.5
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.5
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(35lb container oil)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.4
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(back kitchen area) Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can.(1)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation. 4
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in 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. Repeat Violation.3
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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