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901 US 27 N #18

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/25/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans that were not inverted properly on a shelve, located in kitchen, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans on prep area shelf still wet from being washed and air drying incorrectly. **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen, the middle door the gaskets are torn and taped. **Warning**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand sink that is in the kitchen, has become separated from the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer has ice build up in it, located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the handle of the grill, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the reach in cooler in kitchen, gaskets are soiled. **Warning**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop near the mop sink not air drying correctly. **Warning**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer located next to baking powder on the shelve in dry storage area, and one can of WD-40 stored next to cooking vinegar by the grill, operator removed. **Warning**
  • 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
  • 53B-05-5: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. There is only one employee Iulan Jiang expired 1/12/25. **Warning**
Food Inspector #10747406
2025-02-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 12/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
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 reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will clean per Person translating over cell phone.. **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will clean: per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will remove :per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will lable per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Provided information in Chinese and operator will review per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will take course, per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10747142
2024-12-19
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed one roach on side of reach in freezer, observed one roach in the ice machine at front counter, one roach on floor in kitchen and two roaches on the wall in the kitchen area, operator terminated. **Time Extended**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10745430
2024-12-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
18
Total
31
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four grey containers stored on shelves in the kitchen, metal cans and bowls to scoop food were in them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, under prep table area in kitchen. Observed in reach in cooler that is being used for storage six dead roaches. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. **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 cell phone on shelf above prep area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallons of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed one gallon of soy sauce on the floor next to cook line. **Warning**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handle of the oven door. **Warning**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside and outside of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no garbage can at handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the bucket by the mop sink, not air drying properly. **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dermoplast next to spices on the water heater. **Warning**
  • 12A-29-4: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. Observed operator touching walk in cooler door, handle chemical strips and bleach and then cook orders, with out washing hands, educated daughter on phone why operator needs to wash hands and wear gloves, operator washed hands and then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed chicken in containers, lined with take out menu papers, in the reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green bags with Rangoon in them in reach in freezer in kitchen, that are not food grade bags, explained to operators daughter. **Warning**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat duck sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on shelf on the cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. Operator discarded. Observed one pan of 24 Rangoon in a non food green bag, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator no employment agreements, printed and had signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 11-07-5: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. **Warning**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning**
Food Inspector #8768773
2024-12-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 31 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 18 basic).