Clewiston, Hendry County

G & L CHINA BUFFET

113 S DEANE DUFF AVE #A, Clewiston, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 Intermediate
Feb 2, 2023
City
Clewiston
County
Hendry
Status
Closed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21749860

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: food containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21749866

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 21749861

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21749863

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21749867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Some progress noted . Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21749865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 21749859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line, under dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Some progress noted. Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 21749862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 21749864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 21749858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 19

35A-05-4

Detail 21737708

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in male restroom. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21737699

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21737700

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: food containers. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21737705

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21737694

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21737704

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler no date mark. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21737698

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21737693

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21737709

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21737706

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21737710

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21737701

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21737697

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in female bathroom. Operator removed and cleaned area. One dead at cashier station. One dead in dishwasher area.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

16-55-4

Detail 21737703

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly: dishwasher tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator set up triple sink and will call for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21737695

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21737692

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line, under dishwasher area. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 21737702

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in dishwasher area. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21737696

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning

14-73-4

Detail 21737707

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 21317358

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink.

05-08-4

Detail 21317361

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21317363

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

32-07-4

Detail 21317368

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean: female restroom.

14-05-4

Detail 21317366

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21317364

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-10-4

Detail 21317360

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, buffet plate cracked. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 21317359

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21317362

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container: corn starch.

10-07-4

Detail 21317365

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 80° standing water at line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21317367

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom at dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21003824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet, Cut melon 60f cut lettuce 53f on insufficient ice, less than 4 hours, more ice was added. in cook line cooler, Shrimp 49f cooked chicken 52f, ice added, temperature lowered on thermostat. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 21003825

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21003822

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At dish station.

10-07-4

Detail 21003823

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in 72f standing water. Was removed and stored dry. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21003821

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle on cook line hand sink.

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

29-37-4

Detail 20978624

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20978630

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting board and bulk container lids, gasket at line in reach in cooler.

05-08-4

Detail 20978628

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-20-5

Detail 20978632

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-03-4

Detail 20978625

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in woman's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20978633

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-10-4

Detail 20978623

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Food container not in durable condition.

36-01-4

Detail 20978629

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under dishwasher and triple sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20978622

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, attached shelves soiled throughout kitchen, bottom of tables soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20978635

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 20978634

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed bowls . Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20978631

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer, shrimp not covered.

36-02-5

Detail 20978626

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom at triple sink and dishwasher. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20978627

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.