FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET
4411 AIDAN LN, NORTH PORT 34287
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin, a pot without a handle being used as a scoop. Observed operator remove pot. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris. 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. Observed employee items, ie: ear buds, phone, drink with no lid on drain board of dishwasher where clean items come out of dishwasher. Observed operator remove said items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on. Observed employee put hat on.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers with door on make line, and on stand up reach in freezer on make line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in kitchen, with food debris inside microwave. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, food stored not wrapped. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with debris on blade. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on line a bowl being used to scoop raw beef without a handle. Observed operator removing bowl Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach of reach in handles with food debris build up on them Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen,cutting boards with grooves in them. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Observed operator removing tongs **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave top with food debris on it. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen on reach in coolers with food debris on them Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in stand up cooler multiple food items not covered for protection. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw shrimp next to each other. Observed operator removing container of raw shrimp and storing it in a different correct location.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and some black mold like substance on them in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler door handles with build up of food debris behind them throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in cooler handles with debris build up on them during call back inspection.
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use during call back inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained through Out of Office kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed stained cutting boards throughout kitchen during call back inspection.
- 02D-06-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed several blue containers with out English labeling Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed no English labeling on blue stored food containers during call back inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint Togo container inside bag of flour. Observed operator removing container and throwing away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler door handles with build up of food debris behind them throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches total in dining area. 2 dead on floor next to ice cream machine. 1 dead underneath buffet line in storage compartment. Observed operator sweeping, and sanitizing area. No sighs of dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, floor soiled underneath shelving. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items of prepped foods in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not wrapped or protected. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice without identifying label on it as to what kind of rice. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler over unwashed avocados. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw phyllo dough and raw cut redskin potatoes. Observed operator removing chicken and storing with other raw chicken. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained through Out of Office kitchen Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to chest reach in freezer near wok station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-06-5:Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed several blue containers with out English labeling Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink next to dish area. Observed operator turning hot water on. Explained it must stay on at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed half quart and quart containers being used as scoops. Observed operator removing said containers and explaining to use only scoops with handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards making them no longer cleanable on shelf by microwave. 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. Observed personal cell phone plugged into charger on prep table by back door. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris on inside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in freezer two five gallon buckets with meat in them not wrapped or no lid on them for protection
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in three compartment sink. Observed operator correction employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sinks with metal scrubbers in them and a cook washing out cleaning cloths in them. Spoke with employee, operator stopped employee, removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen. Observed operator removing them, cleaning and sanitizing area. Observed 1 live roach in dining room. Observed operator killing it, cleaning, and sanitizing area.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed back door not self closing during callback inspection . **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed rear door torn during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection. Time Extended.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed rear door torn during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed rear screen door not protected during call back inspection , operator is buying new. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection. Time Extended. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed chemicals for dish machine, but dish machine is not set up at time of inspection due to being closed under EOS. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. Admin Complaint
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. Admin Complaint
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
- 46-04-4:- From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 46-04-4:- From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended**
- 46-04-4:- From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
19
Total
31
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the soda machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet 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. Observed an employee backpack stored with clean dishware in the warewashing area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on the ground outside of the dumpster. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop used for rice on the buffet line stored in 76F standing water. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels thawing in standing water in the hand sink near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator placed the mussels in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment near the ice machine. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sushi ginger in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches next to the refrigerator in the kitchen. Observed 7 live roaches in a box containing to go boxes in the dry storage area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles at the soda machine soiled with a slime-like substance. The operator removed the nozzles for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a tray of mussels thawing in the hand sink near the front entrance. The operator moved the mussels to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand sink at the wait station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink near the rear exit. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink near the ice machine. Warning
- 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 31 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed 50 + dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Some have been removed but not completed during call back inspection. EOS no vacate per Brenden Doherty at 9:16AM. EONO (Emergency Order Callback Not Complied) . Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on equipment with build up of residue on them Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and stains. No longer cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of dishes stored on drying rack in dish area Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in screen door at back door in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive amounts of grease and dead roaches under fryer and oven in kitchen Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food items in walk in cooler stored with out covering. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 24-04-4:Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed employee putting a cutting board standing up on floor in between prep able and storage rack after cutting vegetables, then putting back on prep table to use for chicken. Made employee washing, rinse and sanitize cutting board before using. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop heads sitting on floor wet, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink by back door, not hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink across from fryer being used as a dump sink and three dead roaches inside it. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).