First Hong Kong Express, 3015 Grand Ave Ste 122, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIRST HONG KONG EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3015 Grand Ave Ste 122, Miami, FL 33133
License #: 2328755
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Thorghout
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.kitchen area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cooking area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated flour/food debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most coolers
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All coolers
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cooking area
  • Basic - Waste receptacles not designed to be easy cleanable and to facilitate maintenance.
  • Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Inside reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of baby corn / discarded on site.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda cans.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda can cases.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Raw meats stored in To Go bags.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On preparation tables.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. Can sauces no date marking.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training cards available to observed. Booklet observed but no card.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White rice 2 containers.
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table/RI cooler not cooling properly. Service to be called.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Some units.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Service to be called. All food from today removed to another cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine/quat chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/26/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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