How many health inspections has FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC had?

FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC ever been shut down?

Yes, FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC?

The most frequently cited violations at FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC

257 E HIGHLAND BLVD, Inverness, FL 34452

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FORTUNER CHINESE REST 257 INC · License: SEA1900975

FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC in Inverness, FL has 23 inspections on record with 172 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

172Violations

1Closures

Data current as of December 10, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 3, 2023	Rodent activity	07:46:00

Inspection History (23)

Dec 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

May 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Citrus County average of 0.29 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC had?: FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC ever been shut down?: Yes, FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC?: The most frequently cited violations at FORTUNER CHINESE REST. 257 INC are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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