CHINATOWN
4245 Mariner Boulevard
Florida, 34609
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready ready-to-eat pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of pesticide spray (Raid) stored above dry storage items on shelf. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers of food that were cooling stored on handwash sink off cook line and containers of plastic wrap stored on handwash sink in back prep area to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator moved. Discussed importance of continued compliance pertaining to this violation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored in floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of food debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of flour to bread chicken wings stored underneath drain board section of handwash sink on top of sauce bucket without a cover. Operator placed plastic wrap on top of bucket to protect flour.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed celery stored in cardboard box over washed and cut onions in plastic tub in walk in cooler.
- 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 sauce with lids off of containers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site 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 raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near fryers and Cut Cabbage (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on table next to reach-in cooler to the left of the cooler across from the cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed proper cold-holding procedures with time/temperature control for safety food.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Raid stored above open container of flour on dry storage shelf next to bottle of honey. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two containers of plastic wrap blocking handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated their thermometer broke and they will get a new one.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from fryers. Operator placed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting celery without washing celery before cutting. Discussed proper procedure with operator and employee.
- 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 noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink blocked with items stored in sink. Handwash sink across from fryer areas off cook line blocked with boxes. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line across from fryers. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage containers in items like flour. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in front service area and in front of handwash sink off of cookline. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Storage containers on dry storage shelf containing items like flour. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer and in contact with food in reach-in freezer to the left of the fryers. Observed egg rolls in contact with paper menus across from fryers. Operator started to remove. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat rangoons on rack in walk-in freezer. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat sauce and raw shrimp over ready-to-eat pork in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Unwashed produce over ready-to-eat produce and food. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (65F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Operator stated it was made at 11AM. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed proper storage and temperature of food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from fryers at end of cook line. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).