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Licensee
Name: CHINA SUPER BUFFET License Number: SEA4702618
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 06/01/2020
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 2698 N MONROE ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 03/02/2018 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-02-4    Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance: both restrooms. **Warning**
14-01-4    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: in sugar/salt and rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner: cups at waitress station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-10-4    Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination: at waitress drink station, observed operator properly protect filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4    Basic - Dead roaches on premises: observed one dead roach on dry storage shelve at drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-71-4    Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface: top of reach-in freezer in the back: reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: three compartment reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: over prep table opposite Cookline. **Warning**
13-03-4    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: cooks. **Warning**
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water: dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-19-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator as well as gaskets throughout establishment soiled and Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
08B-12-4    Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered: several items in reach-in coolers, freezers and walk-in coolers and freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor: oil on kitchen floor and chicken n walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: wall next to wine storage shelf in dry storage. **Warning**
14-42-4    Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
36-68-4    Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
10-11-4    Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: water 98°F. **Warning**
10-20-4    Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: fryer door, in-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container: in sugar/salt and flour and in use ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at sushi bar. **Warning**
33-38-4    Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels: kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
14-31-4    Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food: thank you bags in multiple reach-in coolers/freezers and walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
29-11-4    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle: underneath handwash sink in the kitchens. **Warning**
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses: on prep table opposite cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name: sushi bar and containers of salt/sugar and white powdery substance. **Warning**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Chicken 46°F-54°F and chopped pork 49°F. Per operator made 3/1/18 and left in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler all day. See Stop Sale. Noodles 63°F, held less than 4 hours, observed operator place food in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature. Retemp noodles 42°F. **Warning**
03F-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Sushi Rice and cold buffet products. Per operator held less than 4 hours. **Warning**
08A-01-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food: several chickens and porks over noodles and cooked food in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-4    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse: Chicken 46°F-54°F and chopped pork 49°F. Per operator made 3/1/18 and left in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler all day. **Warning**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: waitress station as well as ice bins at both waitress station and accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at waitress station by sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-05-4    Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue as well as slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
01D-02-4    Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed invoice for salmon not specified whether frozen or fresh. **Warning**
31A-09-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Sushi fish case stored over handwash sink. **Warning**
53A-05-5    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: sushi bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: sushi bar handwash sink. **Warning**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: Several chickens, Kimchee, pasta and krab salad. Per operator made 2-4 days ago. **Warning**
53B-05-5    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. This violation must be complied by 5/2/18. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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