Citrus Park, Hillsborough County

CHINA DRAGON RESTAURANT

7893 GUNN HWY, Citrus Park, FL 33626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 25, 2024
City
Citrus Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22746600

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22746598

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee hot tea with no fit lid stored on steam table next to soups. Operator removed tea. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 22746601

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease dripping down on wall under hood system. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22746599

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water temp 73 F.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22283832

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

31B-02-4

Detail 22283835

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 22283833

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep tables.

12B-07-4

Detail 22283837

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 22283830

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic container constructed to be a rice scoop. Operator discarded.

36-68-5

Detail 22283831

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

23-03-4

Detail 22283836

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

21-12-4

Detail 22283834

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

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 21784752

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen from outside, then engaged to work with food without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator, employee washed hands properly at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21784751

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of whole bak chop in walk-in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21784750

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. Provided by email.

11-26-1

Detail 21784748

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. Provided by email.

12B-07-4

Detail 21784753

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on steam table. Removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21784749

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 103 F. Operator replaced hot water temped 150 F. Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21546729

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21546730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg roll, breaded chicken and various items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21546731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 21314727

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21314728

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ming H Tang, expired on 07-03-2022. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21314723

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by staked milk crates. Operator removed crates. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21314725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg roll, breaded chicken and various items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21314726

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. All expired on 05/2022. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21314724

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

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21078698

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21078700

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Not consistent

31B-02-4

Detail 21078696

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21078699

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 21078697

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in half to make a scoop. Management threw away Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21078695

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in standing water. Management turned on faucet to run the water on the chicken Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21078701

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 20660067

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator about proper refrigerator storage.

31A-09-4

Detail 20660064

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line blocked by a container of cooked breaded chicken. Operator moved chicken to prep table. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20660068

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20660066

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20660065

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line.