Asian Wok, 5651 E Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASIAN WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5651 E Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Phone: 716.858.5049, 813.301.6526
License #: 3915954
Licensee name: TAMPA SPORTSERVICE INC
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Between all cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Open bags of flour and other dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Oil bottel **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Left I. Kitchen uncovered **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken left out on counter corrective action. Moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over base **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Prep tabels **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cutting board soiled to the point that black stains will not come out **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Between stove and fryer and on most other equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Menus used as food liner
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Server's station.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Paper menu used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall and water heater area soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. (1)
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • 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 - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour ,starch
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Some vinyl ceiling tiles replaced with acoustic ceiling tiles should be switched back
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Cooks line
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Broken cover in kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.in walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.news paper used as shelf liner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk in racks
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In walk in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.card board box replaced with metal pan
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic and oil at 58?product placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.between fryer and wok station
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed wall in disrepair.wall by back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cooks line,prep area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken on cooks line110? reheated to 169? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked egg rolls,pasta
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard shelf liner
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. by fryer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.household use only Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.linr reach-in
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.starch
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.shopping bags used as freezer bags
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.walk-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in ,walk-in
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour,sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags use for storage
  • Observed gaskets torn/in disrepair.walk-in ,reach-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hotwater heater and stand
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.jackets on food storage rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cleaner Corrected On Site.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.storage ,walk-in
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.soiled cardboard shelf liner
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. fryers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cooks line
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. By backdoor
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. (walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen by ice machine and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(bag of rice in kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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