LING EXPRESS
803 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.661.9093
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023047331 | Jul 11, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $1,000 |
| 3--2023021936 | Mar 31, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2017050460 | Oct 16, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic baskets being used in reachin cooler with direct contact with uncooked wontons.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Seafood delight on menu read jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, and crab meat, sautéed with vegetables. Operator provide back that says Asian store, imitation crab legs, mincemeat style sticks, Pollock is listed as the ingredients when asked to show inspector the crab meat which was used.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking in walk-in cooler being used.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using quart container without in bulk rice, and seasonings
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shortening stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reachin cooler on Cookline. OPerator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler gaskets on Cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in reachin cooler next to chicken. OPerator removed drink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing cardboard food boxes to stored ready to eats foods in direct contact, wings, washed onions, washed broccoli and wontons in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both cooler and freezer.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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 cut cabbage held at room temperature. Operator stated items have been out of temperature control for less than one hour. Operator placed items in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in hand sink. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out bowls used as scoops in 3 rice warmers, bulk flour, sugar and cornstarch containers. Operator removed bowls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator placed lid on cup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and between cookline equipment.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces. Operator placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler doors. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of food residue.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in flip top cooler. Operator removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over rice cookers. Operator inverted
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fresh green beans stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and cornstarch containers not labeled
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the ground in lobby
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach on freezer in lobby. Customers would have access to unit heading to and from restroom.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees come into kitchen and began making orders without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Grab fully cooked broccoli with bare hands and place it in to go box.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart on cook line: krab Rangoon (67F - Cold Holding); cooked battered chicken pieces (60F - Cold Holding). Cook line: cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding) Employee put in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked broccoli (70F - Hot Holding) cooked breaded chicken pieces (115F - Hot Holding); cooked fried rice (119F - Hot Holding) All items sitting with no temperature control:
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. Operator had 1 new hire but name on form was not Legible.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth on safe staff cards
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soiled to go containers in cooked rice
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the ground in lobby
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach on freezer in lobby. Customers would have access to unit heading to and from restroom.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat carrots in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over fresh garlic in walk in cooler.
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. Cooked chicken stored on prep table at 62F. Operator stated the chicken was removed from temperature control at, 3:00pm, current time 4:15pm. Operator placed chicken in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scouring pad stored in hand sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on walk in cooler door
Food stored on floor. Numerous food items stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Bucked of onions on floor in prep area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guard in walk in cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area leaking water from drain onto floor.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered hot holding food next to hand sink with no splash guard.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed broccoli stored over ready to eat cut cabbage
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods,noodle,egg rolls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular,cigarettes
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, egg rolls noodles
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.back sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in three compartment sink Put in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 17, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
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. Emailed to operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 15, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 14, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 14, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 13, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 13, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 22 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Jul 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 28 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on cookline untensils on stream table Observed same fly landing on cut lettuce on prep table adjacent to wok station on cookline. See stop sale order
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly land on 3lbs of cut lettuce on cookline adjacent to wok station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggrolls (44F - Cold Holding);bean sprouts (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (43F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler Corrective action- operator placed eggrolls in deep freeze next to front registers, operator placed cooked chicken and shrimp in walk-in cooker
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on steam table next to hand sink on cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knife stored between cookline reachin coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler
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