DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

K AND L HOT POT AND GRILL

1035 W GATEWAY BLVD SUITE 206-208

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563510

  • 22-57-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator contacted technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Hear strip failed to turn black and operator stated switched to Chlorine, after 3 attempts chlorine test strip showed 0ppm. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager over 30 days no food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560954

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled Cardboard on walk in floor - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage at expo line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on hot line prep table - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frozen chicken on walk in floor- operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in rice bowl at rice cooker station - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 85F water - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Conveyed food not covered - Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator contacted technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen expo window - beans sprouts (67F) sitting out at room temperature under 2 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection - lowboy reach in cooler -:mushrooms (64F - Cooling) 2:00pm cooling since 12:00 recheck 60 mins 57F - operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager over 30 days no food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383155

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat and personal items next to Rice cooker - operator removed personal items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce tubs and oil containers on floor throughout kitchen
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in rice bowl - operated removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83F water - operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station hand sink - operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil and food residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice into wait station hand sink - operator emptied ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager - certification. Reviewed certification programs. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available during inspection for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation