South Sea Chinese Kitchen Degrades its Sanitary Rating
2900 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Health Inspection Reports
12/20/2016 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs, Walk in Cooler. Removed to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
12/3/2015 | 9 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and corn starch. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Vegetables, raw chicken, and raw fish
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in walk in cooler and reach in chest freezer
High Priority - Hotel and Restaurant license is expired. Operator renewed license over the phone during inspection. Confirmation number 157036989. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slurry 81°. Placed on time in lieu of temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Noodles 70-73°. Placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
1/5/2015 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between flip top unit and steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single serve lids and small containers stored under paper towels in use for handwashing.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed cooked rice covered during cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2014 | 11 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken in container stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris.
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed in WIC draining into bucket, also pan set up under main unit to drain into.
Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wings stored in plastic grocery bag in glass door RIC.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in container not labeled.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice in glass door RIC. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at entrance to kitchen from front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.observed chicken covered during ambient cooling in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
5/12/2014 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near rice cooker, operator removed to: **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
8/2/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in sugar and cornstarch containers near rear exit.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on cookline.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food, observed cooked chicken in cardboard box.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment, observed near rear exit.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler, observed raw chicken over ready to eat cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
8/30/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
9/1/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen
4/12/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs, Walk in cooler, Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2010 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Water chesnuts, Walk In Cooler
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Chicken, Reach In Freezer
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Pork, Reach In Freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
Critical - Observed bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathroom. Rest room sig
6/18/2009 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
4/14/2009 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2008 | 11 Violations | Rating 2.5/5
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom
Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.This violation must be corrected by : 12-14-08.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken #5, WALK IN COOLER
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken #1
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken #2 WALK IN COOLER
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken #4, WALK IN COOLER
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.