#1 Wok Chinese Restaurant, 1275 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: #1 WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1275 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
License #: 4105080
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Not changed daily.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bagged dry goods not closed and protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior/exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef over raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, and reach in freezers have excessive ice build up.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Several items on floor
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operator paid at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw spare ribs over cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Raw chicken over raw beef
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Re educated proper cooling steps.
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ for bulk rice **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. / shelf front line for cans **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cooks line and portable
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. / in long freezer
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area./ phone by fryer area/ dry storage area
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water./ shrimp still frozen re- educated
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ cooks line
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles./ to hold pans on cooks line
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans./ for oil utilized for cooking
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler./ egg rolls
  • Basic - Utilizing menus for lining containers for food
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing./ dried hands on apron **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ pork prep area recommended rapid chill- chef wants to cook
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit./ long freezer raw chicken over raw shrimp **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./200
  • Intermediate - All Interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw heavily soiled with old food debris.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Squeeze bottle and scoop in food in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Several items in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Box lid used to store cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Chicken and pork
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn starch in water 48° stored over night. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer. Chicken over beef
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. / onions walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust./ bag of salt by the employee hand sink
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered./ torn/ open bulk packages **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner./ dry storage shelving
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature./ communicated pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water./ shrimp 63 degrees f recommended to rapid chill owner states only there little more than 1 hr
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. / water chestnuts
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food./ for bulkrie
  • Intermediate - Heavy Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer/ cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed handwash sink faucet in poor repair
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.-onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken over walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw beef in reachin freezer
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.- togo containers not stored inverted
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
9/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- dry ingredients
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.-walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.- beef
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw pork over produce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw pork in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.- flour
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- walkin cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- rice and cooked chicken
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw egg wash over produce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over pork in reachin freezer
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/24/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications - inspector calibrated 1 dial.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw prepped open chicken stored over raw prepped open scallops. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Using stainless bowl to dispense cooked chicken. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long board and portable board. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment, hood filters soiled with accumulated runny drippy grease.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training Certificate not completed. Manager finished and signed certificate after showing inspector that book was completed. Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken cooled overnight and temped at 47-48F. This violation must be corrected by : 12-20-2011.
  • Critical - Employee training Certificate not completed. Manager finished and signed certificate after showing inspector that book was completed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters soiled with accumulated runny drippy grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long board and portable board. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Using stainless bowl to dispense cooked chicken. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw prepped open chicken stored over raw prepped open scallops. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken holding at 47-48F. This violation must be corrected by : 12-20-2011. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 12-20-2011.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Fried chicken, cooling overnite-holding after 12 plus hours, temped at 45F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications - inspector calibrated 1 dial.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. observed chicken draining on old egg cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.- dry ingredient in bins without lids
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over onions in walkin cooler- raw chicken over cooked chicken and sauce
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. observed in chicken container
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. observed cardboard used as shelving cover
  • Violation: 25-02-1 Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. observed above back door
6/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.- cardboard used as shelf covering in rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.- 3 soy sauce cans and 3 oyster sauce cans
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.- egg cartons in reused in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 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.- chopped onions walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.-dry ingredients-throughout kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.- cooked, chopped pork stored in shopping bags- walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- eggs at 90 degrees, chicken at 88 degrees and corn starch mixture at 84 degrees over 4 hours- see stop sale
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken over cooked chicken and sauce in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. dry ingredients in containers without lids
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.- mildy above back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.-spoons and knives Repeat Violation.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. observed hand mixer on floor
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. observed expired employee training from 2006 This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-11.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. observed cardboard used as shelving cover
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. observed chicken draining on old egg cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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. observed in chicken container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over onions in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. observed in walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. observed above back door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./6 waterchestnut 6lbd/1 oyster sauce 5lbs
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./recommended rapidly cghill eggs,corn starch
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area/tall freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./bulk flour
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./after taking money than going to the cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn boxes used as shelf cover./through out kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food./can utilized for whole shell eggs cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed milk container cut utilized as scoop for rice Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust shelving
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster./by back door outside Repeat Violation.x 2
  • Observed grease/food accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Observed ripped/worn boxesl used as shelf cover./several tables in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food./milk container cut utilizing as scooo
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food./wal mart bags utilizing as storage bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./prep area
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on hoods
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./restroom
  • Observed garbage on the ground outside back door of facility Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small black live flies in kitchen/storage area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ 2 unlabeled bottles of cleaner by 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw beef tall freeze over ready to eat vegetables
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Observed ripped/worn boxes used as shelf covers several areas
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue/soil build-up on plastic storage shelf
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./had empty cartons in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed trash on ground outside back door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./cleaner on back storage shelf
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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