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CHINO RICO

1315 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8878600

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container containing breadcrumbs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled on cooks line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table on cooks line.
  • 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 personal items not segregated in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart at the back storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with old labels at dry dish storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-13-4: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. Observed employee touch lid of trash, then proceeded to handle clean utensils on the cooks line before washing hands. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. No food-grade buckets used as storage for prepared plantains in walk-in cooler. Cardboard box from raw chicken used for storing vegetables in reach-in cooler.
  • 08A-17-6: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. Raw Chicken over Raw Pork and Beef in walk-in cooler on sheet trays. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked with bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance on the floor next to triple sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775526

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 25-25-4:Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Partially Frozen Shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 bin sink. Temped at 44f.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line at pass thru window.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart in back room.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee scooping fried rice and adding cooked shrimp with his bare hands.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken over raw pork; raw beef over plantains, raw shell eggs over cooked pork. All in walk in cooler.
  • 25-28-4:High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Metal cans, dipping into bulk dry storage.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8649701

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624368

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Needs continued cleaning. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Long boards heavily grooved and stained. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Not observed at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Floor in poor repair. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Sink at 3 bin sink area used for dump sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Only 3 employees at this time. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Plans being worked on know that fire department has given there inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: All new employees at this time. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453117

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards. Warning
  • 16-45-4:Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Several pans, bowls and containers heavily soiled on out sides. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75f water. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover for various equipment and fryers.. Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over bottles and other ready to eat foods. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large grey bulk containers adjacent to mop sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it. Warning
  • 29-39-4:Intermediate - No Backflow preventer at hose attached to walk at mop sink. 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/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in new beverage area. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week. Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer in new beverage dessert area.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374778

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Cardboard under draining pork.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Various areas throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink over open foods.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several units in poor repair.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 11-27-4: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. Sent info to correct.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink coming in from dining area. Corrected On-Site
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light switch in back room open and shocked operator.