TEN SECONDS RICE NOODLE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : on the front line, containers of cut lemons stored in drink ice, no barrier. The ice was removed and the containers were wrapped in plastic wrap before replacing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : pork in a bowl, above the cold holding area in the make table. This was plated up for dinner service. It was then placed below in the reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the ice maker shroud has colored residue on it. Also, the ice scoop in the ice machine has the same orangish colored residue on it. The ice scoop has been cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : a sponge/cloth in the cook line hand wash sink. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : in the walk-in cooler a square tile is missing. ALSO, the tile floor in the hallway and dining area are in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : cases of food on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the ice cooler at the front counter, had a scoop with the handle touching product. The scoop was adjusted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice on the cook line prep table, 98°. This was placed in the walk-in cooler, not fully covered. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : window cleaner spray bottles stored by the bulk sauce jugs under the front line counter. The sprays were moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored over sauces on the dry goods shelf.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign by the by the prep sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet cloths on the cook line not being held in sanitizer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white shroud in the ice maker has yellow stains on it.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink by the back door has a metal scrub in it. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed lack of a handle for the bulk rice on the back wall.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink cup on a cutting board on the cook line. The cup Was moved away.. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: the license expired on 6-1-2024. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked rice on the back prep table, 100°. This was moved to the walk-in cooler. *Corrective Action Taken ALSO, white noodles on the cook line 76°.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: a pitcher of water blocking access to the front line hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: in each of the 2 kitchen hand wash sinks, a jug of Dawn soap.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: Juanna does not have employee training and states she is not the manager.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: under the front counter, a purse stored next to bottles of tea base. The purse was moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the back prep table, cooked rice with the handle touching product. As the rice was moved to the walk-in cooler, The scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: on the back wall storage shelves, used apron and cloth in the braised beef sauce packets.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed prep chef cutting raw chicken, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: large pot of soup mix, covered and at 64F in the walk-in cooler for 2 hours. The cover was removed, the pot was moved to the walk-in freezer and ice bags were added. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of any verifiable training. This is already on a Administrative Complaint. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed lack of a written plan, but a time mark was in place. A template was emailed.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice noodle cooked yesterday, in the walk-in cooler no date. A date was added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk-in freezer in marked. EMP was being added to each item. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster. On e was emailed.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all food handler certificates expired in 2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No change, all certificates shown are expired since 2022. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the Walk-in Cooler raw meat stored over ready to eat meat. manager moved raw meat below cooked meat. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed half a pot of meat sauce cooked the day before and kept in the Walk-in Cooler overnight at 45F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half a pot of meat sauce cooked the day before and kept in the Walk-in Cooler overnight at 45F.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed bowl of rice cooling at 125F in kitchen at ambient room temperature. Manager advised that rice had been cooked one hour earlier. Manager placed rice in Walk-in Cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink next to dish wash area. Manager advised they do not have a key for the paper towel dispenser.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense Chicken seasoning. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on dry goods storage area rack. Manager removed jacket from rack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple stacked containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp stored on floor of Walk-in Freezer

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen back door with no self closing mechanism

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (mushrooms) stored above ready to eat food items (ham) in Walk-in Cooler. Manager moved mushrooms below ready to eat food items . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (Chicken seasoning) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. Manager labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance on rack near Dishwashing machine .