CHINA TASTE

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. Printed and emailed to operator. Corrected On-Site

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.Printed for operator and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the hand sink in the prep area.

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.

Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. The employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken and boxes of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for rice stored not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 87F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse a metal pot in the three compartment sink then put away without sanitizing. The operator returned the pot to the dish area for proper ware washing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pot in the handwashing sink nearest the front counter. The operator removed the pot. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed employee training expired 2/2024.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored in a plastic container on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of noodles, raw chicken, and egg roll vegetables stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plastic knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the front counter. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw scallops stored over boxed juice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw scallops. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting near the three compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for raw beef in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoops stored in 83F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit locked with a bolt style lock. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared on site held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together near the front counter. The operator discarded the solution at refilled with a chlorine sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked with a bolt style lock. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yong Chen 7/9/2018 through ServSafe.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and raw chicken prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the above items were prepared longer than 24 hours. The operator placed the correct dates on the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints on. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked with bolt style lock. The operator unlocked the door. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plastic container used for food storage not sanitized after washing. Operator placed the container in the dish area. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in the unisex public restroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls and plastic to go containers with no handles used as scoops in multiple food items. Operator removed the bowls and containers from the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in prep area. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener as soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared day before with no date marking in walk in cooler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used for dispensing in pork in reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee watermelon stored next to food served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee washing a dish next thawing meat in three compartment sink. Employee stopped washing dish. Educated operator on proper usage of three compartment sink to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed food from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching dry rice in prep area. Operator removed handle from rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth in cook line. Operator removed wash cloth from line and placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over raw onions in Walk in Cooler. Operator moved onions to opposite side of cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap dispenser in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container in rice. Operator removed from rice and discarded. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can cover in bathroom used Butter men and women. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on prep shelf. Operator moved to employee storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour. Operator removed scoop from flour. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop. Observed dented can of Bamboo shoots in dry storage area. Operator moved to segregated area to send back. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal storage pan in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container in salt bucket used for scoop. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in restroom used by women. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in prep area. Operator moved to shelf for storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between prep table and cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed bicycle stored in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation