CHINA PALACE

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags in direct contact with raw beef in the walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - The rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can of Koon Chun Double Dark Soy Sauce 60 FL. OZ and 1 can of Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce 5 LB can on dry storage shelf.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed "T shirt" bags being used for food storage in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 dented cans on storage shelf not segregated. 1 Soy Sauce, 1 Hoisin Sauce.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior screen door at back exit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen items stored on floor. 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 handle of scoop touching sugar in storage container. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with black mold like substance.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen meat in walk in freezer not covered. Observed broccoli, boneless spare ribs and other food prep products in walk in cooler all not covered for protection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops inside mop bucket, not hung up properly. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub nose, then stir rice without washing hands after touching nose.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food certification for manager no longer legible and no other copy on premise.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings on prepped foods in walk in cooler. Example: Cooked pork, Raw Chicken, Cut cabbage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee bottle of water on top, inside reach in, make tables cooler. Observed Operator remove water bottle and throw away.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on make table,reach in cooler with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket on make table with black mold like substance on gaskets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cut cabbage, and multiple other items prepped without covering for protection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 pork butts sitting in standing water , in three compartment sink for thawing. Observed operator turning on water to continue thawing process, after coaching operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mops stored inside mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with 5 gallon buckets. Observed operator moving buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in walk in cooler, surface rust on shelves underneath cardboard lining. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with no date marking. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build upon back of handles on reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor not 6 inches off ground. Observed operator moving and storing buckets correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets on reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in coolers egg rolls not covered while being stored. Observed operator putting lid on egg rolls. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dayquil and assorted other medications stored above prep table across from wok station.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by hot water tank blocked with milk crates, chemicals in 5 gallon bucket and mop bucket.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by hot waer tank no soap at handwashing snk

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking of prepared items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of handles on equipment in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed opened water bottle on shelf above prep table and reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replacement on walk in cooler door

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on screen back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in cooler with no covers onthem

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several green and blue storage containers with out labels on them in dry storage Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door leading outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed gap in door during call back inspection, work in progress. Time extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operation open and operating during inspection on an expired license. Observed operator going on line and renewing at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane liter fluid and three in one oil on dry storage shelf next to canned foods. Observed operator moving from shelf right away. Repeat Violation

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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked with mop bucket, empty chicken boxes and trash can.

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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with out a date mark.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and or gaskets. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on reach in cooler, and walk in cooler.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at three compartment sink

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps in back screen door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken in box on floor and employee moving off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed bucket hanging from ceiling on a sprinkler line. Operator stated that there is a leak. This is directly above prep table.

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 a handled scoop in rice container laying on its side with handle touching rice in dry storage. Observed operator correcting the scoop by properly storing it handle up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in the sanitizer sink compartment of the three compartment sink, raw chicken thighs with drumsticks attached, thawing in sink with no running water nor in a proper container.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with white dry substance in them without any labeling on them in dry storage area. Observed operator labeling said containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of Mountain Dew on food prep table. Employee moved. 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 eyeglasses above food line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on rear exterior screen door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on melter handle. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated the operator.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken to handling clean utensils. Educated the employee and operator.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over wonton at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed egg rolls and chicken. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket and plastic bag blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the form Time as a Public Health Control, however, not filled out. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed a hair restraint over their head. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at kitchen and Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Reach in Freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area shelf. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation