UNCLE JOE'S CHINESE CUISINE

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on speed rack pork filled dumplings (77-79F - Cooling) at 2:25 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and without washing hands employee handled dumplings, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and without washing hands employee handled clean plate of customer food to take to table, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee itched head and without washing hands employee handled clean ladle to prepare cooked broccoli, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed pot in sink and without sanitizing used pot to portion vegetables, discussed with operator who educated employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw pork stored above bags of peas and carrots, discussed with operator to correct storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line raw pork stored above garlic, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. In walk in cooler raw fish stored above sauces, discussed with operator who corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef , discussed with operator to correct storage of products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged raw beef, discussed with operator to correct storage of products. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on speed rack pork filled dumplings (77-79F - Cooling) at 2:25 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of reach in cooler egg rolls (99F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 30 minutes ago and held at room temperature until reheated and served, reviewed hot holding with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on speed rack Peking duck (104-109F - Cooling) at 2:25 since 1:25 to 102-109F at 2:45 ; fried chicken (84F - Cooling) at 2:25 since 1:25 to 84F at 2:45; cooked ribs (84F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 1:25 to 83F at 2:45, at this current rate of Cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store old egg carton's p, discussed with operator who removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler at cook line door handles have thick accumulation of food and grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches on pipe next to hand washing sink. Approximately 6 dead roaches on top of dish washer. Approximately 1 dead roach under Cook line flip top cooler, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen under all cooking equipment heavily build up of grease and food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen multiple oil containers stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer multiple containers of raw foods on floor. Discussed with operator to remove products from floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line interior soiled with old food, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen back of reach in cooler has very heavy accumulation of old rice and grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers at cook line interior shelves soiled with build up of grease and food debris. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer cooked pork belly stored on shelf not covered, discussed with operator to cover product. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and freezer shelves have rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored above oranges, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored above rice noodles, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw pork, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: In walk in cooler raw ground pork stored above whole muscle steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on wall under dish washer. In kitchen approximately 2 live roaches on top of dish washer. In kitchen approximately 2 live roaches on floor under deep fryer and Chinese style stove. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor under food cooling rack with chicken cooling. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of seasoning and can storage rack. Discussed with operator who killed roach and began to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handled and gaskets soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 3 dead roaches under dish washer. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor in front of flip top cooler. Approximately 22 dead roaches on top of dishwasher. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 10 dead roaches on top of dishwasher. Approximately 2 dead under dish washer. Approximately 1 dead on side of empty bucket. Approximately 2 dead under Chinese style stove. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line floors covered in thick grease and food debris under cooking equipment, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler multiple containers of sauce and raw meats stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: In walk in cooler multiple containers of sauce and raw meats stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Equipment in kitchen at cook line exteriors soiled with accumulation of grease and food residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen hanging on metal rods above sink cooked ribs (105F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 12:50 to 98F at 2:55; cooked pork belly (105F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 12:50 to 102F at 2:55, at this rate of cooling products never reached 70F within 2 hours, discussed cooling with operator see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped face with hand and without washing hands operator handled bowl of cooked chicken, discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes did not wash hands before handling container of cooked wings, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed cutting board and knife in sink and without sanitizing equipment employee place back on table to begin food preparation p, discussed with operator who moved cutting board to dish washer. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Visibly soiled cardboard boxes used as food storage container for wontons and cooked wings, discussed with operator see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially raw shrimp in metal bowl stored directly above cooked noodles, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored above oranges, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw pork, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on wall under dish washer. In kitchen approximately 2 live roaches on top of dish washer. In kitchen approximately 2 live roaches on floor under deep fryer and Chinese style stove. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor under food cooling rack with chicken cooling. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Visibly soiled cardboard boxes used as food storage container for wontons and cooked wings, discussed with operator see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen hanging on metal rods above sink cooked ribs (105F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 12:50 to 98F at 2:55; cooked pork belly (105F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 12:50 to 102F at 2:55, at this rate of cooling products never reached 70F within 2 hours, discussed cooling with operator see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on prep table next to flip top cooler cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 2 hours until cooked and served, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot on top of steam table cooked fried rice (106F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 15 minutes prior, discussed hot holding with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Reviewed with operator and emailed copy of big 6. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on cooling rack cooked chicken (89-94F - Cooling) at 2:25 since 1:25 to 85F-102F at 2:55, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. In kitchen on prep table cut lettuce (57F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 11:00 to 52F at 2:55, at this current rate cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink not accessible, sink blocked by metal drying rack, discussed with operator who removed rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Insect control device hanging above food preparation table has approximately 26 dead flying insects, discussed with operator to discard. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handled and gaskets soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 3 dead roaches under dish washer. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor in front of flip top cooler. Approximately 22 dead roaches on top of dishwasher. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line floors covered in thick grease and food debris under cooking equipment, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler multiple containers of sauce and raw meats stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Equipment in kitchen at cook line exteriors soiled with accumulation of grease and food residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize equipment. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line has puddle of water in bottom of unit, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer cooked pork belly stored on shelf uncovered, discussed with operator to cover product. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and chicken thawing in sink in standing water, discussed with operator who removed products from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);operator unable to fix Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three live flies landing on cutting boards and prep tables; Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched sticky tape with flies on , pushed inside the garbage rinsed gloved hands in three compartment sink and started to clean raw shrimp ; manager educated; employee changed gloves and washed hands in handwashsink Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding)in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food left outside ; food placed in the cooler when inspection started; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing- several cooks with soiled clothing while preparing foods

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside- back door at the kitchen Advised to fix the opening

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment- above the prep table by dishwasher Removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor- numerous buckets of foods in walk-in freezer ; cooked chicken at cook line Stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed rice scoops from 81F water. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under fried chicken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag in direct contact with cooked ducks - operator removed from bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line - garlic in oil (83F) sitting out at room temperature under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - COOLING - dumplings (95F - Cooling) 4:45 1 hour remaining recheck 15:mins 101F. Deep tub and covered - operator moved to sheet pan. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead under wok station next to exterior door in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage from prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Thought out kitchen and both Walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator added water velocity. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked duck prepared on Tuesday not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 7 dead in the kitchen dish area and 3 dead in the hot line hand sink - operator removed cleaned and sanitized both areas. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door open gaps on top and bottom of screen door - operator closed exterior door. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - tubs of chicken and sauces - operator moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chinese crackers and portioned sauces at wait station - operator covered. Cooked duck in lowboy reach in on hot line - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/2020. Paid during inspection - C#21809853. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over soy sauce - operator moved raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line - bean sprouts (82°F); garlic in oil (83°F); pooled eggs (86°F) operator states sitting out at room temperature for 3 hours - at recheck all tested at 43°F or below. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings prepared 2 day prior - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of ice tea on hot line prep table - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several tubs of food (chicken and beef) on walk in and walk in freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning