Tamarac, Broward County

CANTON RESTAURANT

10036 W MCNAB RD #E, Tamarac, FL 33321

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
May 14, 2024
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 22870593

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in freezer, build up of ice in direct contact with chicken. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22870589

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top; Cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Observed pork filled above indicated fill line. Foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit for less than 4hrs. Operator adjusted fill size. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22870590

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen flip top has build up of food debris and grease.

08B-49-4

Detail 22870592

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items not labeled and stored with customer beverages in single door glass front cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22870588

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer behind front counter.

08B-12-5

Detail 22870591

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored in reach in chest freezer behind front counter not covered. Operator covered corrected on site.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22611961

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored next to cooked pork in Walk In Cooler. Owner removed beef to bottom shelf

31A-09-4

Detail 22611960

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-11-4

Detail 22611962

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils Owner removed utensils Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22611963

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 22

41-07-4

Detail 21743514

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored beside uncovered vegetables at prep table at cook line.

14-31-5

Detail 21743525

High Priority - Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw fish in standing freezer at front counter.

41-05-4

Detail 21743522

High Priority - Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

50-17-3

Detail 21743512

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-02-6

Detail 21743517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw unpackaged chicken stored over cooked beef, dumplings Observed raw fish unpackaged stored over cooked beef

08A-05-6

Detail 21743526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in reach in cooler at cook line.

11-27-4

Detail 21743527

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-31-4

Detail 21743513

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment in walk in cooler

02C-04-5

Detail 21743509

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

02C-02-5

Detail 21743519

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles prepared more than 24 hours not labeled

23-24-4

Detail 21743521

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21743528

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sodas. On floor at front counter Observed gallons of oil on floor at front counter area

10-01-5

Detail 21743507

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of flour and baking powder within a closed container. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21743516

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 21743524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface floors under grills soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

08B-25-4

Detail 21743520

Basic - Observed Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce at cook line. Operator set up chlorine sanitizing solution at cook line 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

10-04-5

Detail 21743510

Basic - Observed In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.

10-06-5

Detail 21743515

Basic - Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature rice and vegetables at cook line control for safety food and rim of the container.

24-18-4

Detail 21743511

Basic - Observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at rice station

25-06-4

Detail 21743518

Basic - Observed Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

02D-01-5

Detail 21743508

Basic - Observed Working containers of rice, baking powder, chicken base removed from original container not identified by common name.

22-16-4

Detail 21743523

Basic - ObservedReach-in cooler and walk in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 23

08B-27-4

Detail 21222427

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice stored in dirty container at cook line. Observed cabbage stored in dirty container in walk in cooler. Observed bean sprouts stored in dirty molded container on prep shelf in kitchen area. Observed sesame seed, cashews peanuts stored in dirt containers on condiment shelf. Observed sugar stored in dirty container on shelf in kitchen area. Observed. 2 containers of corn starch stored in dirty containers on condiment shelf at cook line. Observed baking powder stored in dirty container on condiment shelf. Observed chicken paste stored in dirty containers in condiment shelf at kitchen area.

14-31-5

Detail 21222416

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade used for all cooked and raw foods in walk in cooler.

14-15-4

Detail 21222426

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in non food grade container in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 21222420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork ribs in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked wonton, cooked pork, cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 21222409

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in freezer located at front counter.

11-07-5

Detail 21222413

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21222424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with build up mold with grooves no longer cleanable. Observed reach in shelves with surface rust and mold build up over uncovered food in reach in cooler. Observed walk in coolers with surface rust and build up mold on all shelves . Observed gaskets with heavy mold build up on all reach in coolers.

31A-09-4

Detail 21222406

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located at kitchen area inaccessible with garbage can blocking sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21222422

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter Operator placed paper towels at sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21222415

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork ribs, cooked wontons, cooked beef cooked pork, cooked general tsao chicken, cooked sweet sour chicken, cooked pork eggs roll

41-17-4

Detail 21222412

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of alcohol not labeled

23-24-4

Detail 21222407

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door handles throughout establishment with Heavy food grease build up.

14-11-5

Detail 21222421

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler located at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21222428

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil gallons, plastic bottled beverages on floor located on floor at front counter and aisle way towards restrooms. Observed oil and sauce stored under wok grill station on floor

36-68-5

Detail 21222414

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods over grills with heavy grease buildup with grease dripping off hoods

14-69-4

Detail 21222418

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with heavy ice build up.

10-01-5

Detail 21222419

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 handle of scoop touching cabbage on broccoli at cook line. Observed handle touching rive in container stored at cook line. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21222411

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all condiment shelves, with heavy grease build up.

25-06-4

Detail 21222423

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items to go containers at cook line not inverted.

08B-12-5

Detail 21222410

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork, raw chicken marinated, raw chicken, raw pork all uncovered in walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21222408

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings in 3 compartment sink located in kitchen area thawing at room temperature

21-12-4

Detail 21222417

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 21222425

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt on condiments shelf located in kitchen area not labeled Observed clear bottle of vinegar not labeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled containers Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20778945

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the front counter- Blocked by chair.

41-17-4

Detail 20778941

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

13-03-4

Detail 20778948

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

22-16-4

Detail 20778946

Basic - Flip top Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-47-4

Detail 20778947

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Throughout kitchen- sauces.

25-06-4

Detail 20778942

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20778944

Basic - Spring rolls- Stored food not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 20778943

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 20391241

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. At the frying station- stored out for 2hours- operator placed time mark on the cooked chicken and egg rolls. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20391238

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- cooked egg rolls and chicken- operator placed a date mark on items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20391240

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter- operator labeled the alcohol spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20391242

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler- operator properly stored the container of raw beef. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20391237

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the kitchen prep station- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20391239

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and corn starch.