Inverness, Citrus County

FORTUNER CHINESE RESTAURANT

257 E HIGHLAND BLVD, Inverness, FL 34452

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Dec 10, 2024
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 23412030

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. Cut cabbage in pan at end of cookline missing time marking. Manager stated the cut cabbage was placed at cookline 30 minutes prior and added proper time mark. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23412025

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance.

36-37-5

Detail 23412031

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

24-07-4

Detail 23412026

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knives in storage area on prep table stored against metal plate soiled with food debris. Employee stated they would clean it tonight and sanitize the knives before using them again.

08B-49-4

Detail 23412029

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal shrimp stored above bin containing cut onions inside walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23412027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Tops of lids of storage bins at cookline soiled with grease.

06-01-5

Detail 23412028

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen pork being thawed at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved the pork to the walk-in cooler to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22694830

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 22694831

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cai Yu Chen

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22115675

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket and primed machine. 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22115673

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. Emailed form to operator

02C-02-5

Detail 22115671

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meats

36-37-5

Detail 22115674

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 22115672

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Sides of kitchen equipment Repeat Violation

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-71-4

Detail 21973919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on table, and holding gasket together. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21973920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21973918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Time Extended

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

12A-16-4

Detail 21973458

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21973454

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings behind3 compartment sink in kitchen. -6 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer in kitchen. 2 rodent droppings next to old 3 door cooler now used as dry storage. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21973459

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling chicken and seafood at room temperature Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21973453

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Dead rodent in control device behind hot water heater in kitchen. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21973450

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop broken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21973460

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoods and ceiling soiled. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 21973449

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between metal table rails that was solid with debris. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21973455

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on table, and holding gasket together. Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 21973448

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Washed broccoli open under make station in kitchen. Operator moved it to kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21973457

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven by back wall of kitchen soiled. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21973451

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21973456

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers in kitchen Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21973452

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

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21690709

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over diced onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21690710

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21690708

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

36-37-5

Detail 21690711

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 21690706

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line area Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21690712

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21690707

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. Operator moved utensils to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 21298419

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper to go bags used in contact with food to absorb excess oil next to deep fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21298422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath kitchen equipment. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21298424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Vertical reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21298417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Jun 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 21151318

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper to go bags used in contact with food to absorb excess oil next to deep fryers. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21151315

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. Both certificates expired in 2020 Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21151314

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of orange juice bottles in prep area. Operator moved to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21151317

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath kitchen equipment. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room area soiled. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21151316

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21151319

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Vertical reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21151313

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in metal pan, water temperature 83F. Operator removed scoop to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21151311

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Emailed sign to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21151312

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 20404931

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags,

14-69-4

Detail 20404932

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 20404933

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

21-12-4

Detail 20404930

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