Panda Super Buffet, 3525 Highway 14 East, Lake Charles, LA - Public Eating Establishment inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: PANDA SUPER BUFFET
Address: 3525 Highway 14 East, Lake Charles, LA
Parish: Calcasieu
Restaurant type: Public Eating Establishment
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 08/24/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not equipped with at least 85?F water.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
08/24/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/18/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
01/17/2012Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Critical: Sanitizer solution is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
10/11/2011Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/08/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
07/07/2011Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/21/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
04/05/2011Routine
  • Critical: Containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled with a legible manufacturer's label.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
01/20/2011Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/08/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
12/06/2010Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/23/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
06/18/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
03/09/2010Routine
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Rodents are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
03/04/2010Routine
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
12/04/2009Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/24/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Sanitizer solution is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
11/03/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only, as a public health control.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
08/14/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Sanitizer solution is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Rodents are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floor is not sloped to drain.
  • Floors are not clean.
08/13/2009Complaint
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
08/10/2009Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/10/2009Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/29/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
05/28/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
05/27/2009Complaint
  • Critical: Raw shellfish consumer information message was not displayed at point of sale.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
05/06/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
02/13/2009Routine

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