Mainland China Bistro

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Front kitchen two door cooler; cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); dumplings (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed cooler door not latched. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to properly cold hold. Food was not prepped or portioned today ** Corrective Action Taken** 2. Center right flip top cooler; pork (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food being held under high cold holding conditions. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to properly cool. Items not prepared or portioned today 3. Left flip top cooler; cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); sprouts (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food being held under high cold holding conditions. Operator placed ice bags on top of food to properly keep cold. Foods not prepped or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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. Raw unpackaged chicken over non commercial packed raw beef. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook coughed into hand and began working with clean food utensils without washing hands. Operator instructed cook to wash hands. Cook washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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. Printed, provided and reviewed hand out with operator **Warning**

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. Printed and provided hand out to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat cauliflower, raw shrimp stored above tofu in left side 2 door flip top on cook line. Operator reorganized. Raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for triple sink

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach Ney to back door in kitchen area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach at not in use front line corner. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at ice machine. Operator removed, discarded ice **Corrected On-Site**

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice (128F-130F - Hot Holding) being held at front line for approximately 2.5 hours. Employee reheated to 165F+ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken being stored in direct contact with cardboard box inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in a to go bag, kept in glass front cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees working with no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no available paper towels in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no available soap in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue substance at server station unlabeled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls inside food storage containers for rice and cornstarch. **Warning**

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer condenser and shelving. **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for scooping rice left in 76F standing water. Operator discarded water cleaned and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior in expo line, soiled **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on side of fryer on cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked duck stored in walk in cooler, uncovered and unprotected. **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth left out on counter in prep area. **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice bin. **Warning**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw wrapped chicken above cases of shrimp. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Wrapped trays of raw beef and chicken above cases of shrimp. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) At soup station cooked wonton strips in box originally from raw chicken storage. 2) In walk in cooler cooked tempura chicken in boxes originally from raw chicken storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same 1) wontons properly stored at soup station 2) tempura chicken in walk-in cooler in boxes originally from raw chicken **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Sanitizer pump repaired, no sanitizer chemicals available. Machine at 0 ppm chlorine. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in two bottles at end of counter in dining room closest to restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Unknown substance in bottle on counter in dining room. Employee labeled bottle. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink beside office due to damaged faucet handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection toon same. Damaged faucet handle not repaired, no hot water. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in back storage area behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink beside office stripped and not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At end of cookline nearest walk in cooler, tempura chicken (75-77F - Hot Holding). Per employee prepared at 12:00pm. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Manager added time mark to 4:00pm. Form provided to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line prep cart, container pooled raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepared 30 minutes. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Manager added time mark to 6:30pm. Form provided to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, cases of raw shell eggs and raw chicken on upper shelves above multiple cooked foods and buckets of sauces. Employee began to rearrange cooler. 2) In Atosa reach in cooler by cook line, container raw shaved pork above container of rice noodles. Employee inverted for correct storage. 3) In middle fliptop upper cooler, containers of raw chicken and steak above containers of soaking rice noodles and cut cauliflower. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw wrapped chicken above cases of shrimp. **Warning**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) At soup station cooked wonton strips in box originally from raw chicken storage. 2) In walk in cooler cooked tempura chicken in boxes originally from raw chicken storage. **Warning**

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher placing clean dishes on shelf immediately after washing dirty dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. **Warning**

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee began to drain to remake. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In left flip top upper cooler, bean sprouts 60F @ 3:05pm (ambient cooling 30 minutes) to 58F @ 3:45pm. Based on temperatures and time sprout will not reach 41F in 4 hrs. Manager moved sprouts to adjacent cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left rice cooked just inside kitchen has mold like buildup around interior rim of vessel along seal with top. **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of portioned sauce in dim sum station not labeled with original date produced. Per manager sauces made, portioned, and frozen until needed. Containers in unit 2 days from freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in two bottles at end of counter in dining room closest to restroom. **Warning**

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink beside office due to damaged faucet handle. **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in back storage area behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump on dish machine not working during cycle or when attempting to prime. **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee covered coffee cup on mini fliptop cutting board at cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf above cutting board at dessert station fliptop. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher has triple sink set up with wash sink next to sanitizer sink. Employee began to drain to set up in correct order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink beside office stripped and not working. **Warning**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front of kitchen by rice cookers, utensils in container of standing water. Manager discarded water and sent utensils to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth at end of cook line closest to office. **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of tempura chicken in walk in cooler at proper temperatures not covered. **Warning**

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Three containers clean spoons opposite rice cookers with handles down in containers. Manager began to invert spoons. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above prep tables in side prep area by walk in soiled with mold like buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use scoops stored in unclean water at 37°F. Operator discarded and place scoops in hot water at 184°F. **Corrected On-Site**

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 mark on cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken was cooked on 03/22/2023.

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. A poster has been given to the operator.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator replenished soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several containers with uncovered TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink next to cookline.

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Operator turn water into dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed scoop with handle stored in ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored on walk-in freezer and cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored in plate used to serve customer. Operator removed plate and send to dishwashing area to be washed and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard boxes used to line shelves in dry storage area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on wall next to cooking oil tank.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented cans with soy sauce in dry storage.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed a food employee return from outside. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - 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. -Observed multiple employees touching cooked pork with bare hands. Educate employees. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall next to exit door.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed license expired on 12/01/2022.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 109°F at cookline. Per operator, chicken cooked 1.5 hours prior to the start of inspection. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed container and utensils stored in handwash sink at ice cream station.

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returns during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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 no date mark on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 12/13/2022

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. -Observed employees training certification expired on 7/1/2020.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup on reach in cooler gaskets at front line kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. -Observed in- use scoop stored in dipperwell with no running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed several in-use wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls throughout prep station. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep station. .

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense mixed vegetables in walk-in cooler.