OMEI CHINA BISTRO

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. Operator replaced supply bucket with a fresh one, primed the machine and re-ran to proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged proteins to proper storage hierarchy. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork was stored directly above raw shrimp on a baker rack in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the pork away from the shrimp. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mandolin slicer, stored as clean, had old carrot debris lodged in the blades. Operator placed in dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the prep/dish area. Employee replaced/restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal drinks with lids were stored commingled with clean dishes and Ritz crackers. Operator removed to an area below and away from food and equipment. Soiled personal hat was stored on food side of clean single-use container on the cook line. Operator removed hat and discarded contaminated container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Container of tape measure and assorted tools was stored commingled with Ritz Crackers and clean dishes. Operator moved to the utility shelf away from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw whole duck stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Operator covered product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen chicken stored over pork dumplings. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator switched trays. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Educated operator on importance of using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in contact with herbs. Operator removed herbs from bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer not in commercial packaging. Operator moving for proper storage.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle in starch and rice. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind three compartment sink and server area was damaged by water and removed. Area is covered in a manner that makes it not a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used in direct contact with green onions and peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed from bags for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2022; extended to 1/20/2023.. Observed paid before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in rice bin in back bin. Operator removed cup for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over house made bottled dressings. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense starch. Operator removed container. 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 cell phone and drink closed drink bottle above prep table. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in service station area with crusted food debris and grease in it. Operator cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic bottles and containers being reused for storage of different product and dressings.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no proof of any training for any food handler employees. Operator stated the books are ordered but have not arrived as of yet. To complete training. Repeat 3/10/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Observed training still not completed. Operator stated books still have not come in to complete training. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1, 2021. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Observed still operating under expired license. Admin Complaint