CHINA KITCHEN
268 3 ST S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
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 3/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 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. Employee phone in reach in cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk in freezer stored in floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored on backside of reach in cooler between electrical pipe and cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Inspector instructed operator about proper thawing techniques.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on reach in cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baby corn, 7 lbs. Repeat Violation
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Dumplings held on time with no time stamp. Operator marked time stamp for 11:00 am. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washed hands in three compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by three compartment sink has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room area have water stains and one is damaged.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. 4 dead flies on window sill by rear storage area. Manager removed and sanitized he area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site 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. Employee phones on prep table above reach in cooler on cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on food on walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between electrical pipe and back of reach in cooler. Manager removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Handle of scoop touching flour in container by three compartment sink. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear screen door open.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Soy sauce buckets used to store chicken in walk in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not stored covered. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed mixed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager arranged cooler properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Dumplings made at 11:00 am and held on time not time stamped. Manager put on time stamp.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution above 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to hold cleaning supplies. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler prepared on site and not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 22 dead and trapped flies in device by rear door window. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above food in dry goods storage area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Dumplings on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 pound can of hoisin sauce. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by tables. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
- 08B-54-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice uncovered stored next to hand wash sink in rear of restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry goods storage area: 2 dented cans of bamboo strips at 104 ounces each. 1 dented can of ketchup at 112 ounces. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site 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 stored above reach in cooler at end of cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on floor of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open. Manager closed door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in three compartment sink not under running water. Inspector advised of proper thawing methods. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice uncovered stored next to hand wash sink in rear of restaurant. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry goods storage area: 2 dented cans of bamboo strips at 104 ounces each. 1 dented can of ketchup at 112 ounces. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked dumplings in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in rear equipment storage area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Underneath prep table on cook line: black beans (60F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Dumplings held on time with no time stamp. Manager put on correct time of 11:00 am and to be discarded at 3:00 pm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen blocked soy sauce containers. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoops used for flour and rice.
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead flies present. Accumulation of approximately 40 dead flies along windowsill in rear of kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on preparation table across from three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor in lobby. Raw chicken on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored on back side of reach in cooler in between pipe and cooler. Manager removed knives to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door is open and has a gap at the bottom of the door when closed. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water of three-compartment sink. Inspector instructed that thawing needs to be done under cold running water. Water was drained and faucet was turned on. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat noodles in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three-compartment sink made inaccessible by table. Manager moved table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by smoker. Manager replaced. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).