China Wok, 2556 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2556 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3912945
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Employee lit cigarette in kitchen then walked outside
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Pipe in walk in cooler. Broken and leaking into bucket
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle on hot line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Lysol next to straws and to go bags
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by table in back of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under prep table
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cook's line
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Watches, cigarettes, keys. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bottom shelf
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken drain line at fan in walk in cooler .
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Store shelled eggs
  • Basic - Single-use plastic bag reused. Egg roll filling bags reused to cover chicken/ chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen/diningroom
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Bulk ingredient containers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale for items. Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Front coune
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on knife.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All areas of establishment.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile not tightly closed together. Above walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Freezer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 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 nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee restroom)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(employee restroom)
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(chest freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(cooked rice by kitchen handsink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(chest freezer and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(prefried rice at 54 degrees in kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(chest freezer and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(cook line)
  • 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.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile no tightly closed together.(employee's restroom)
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(cooked rice by handsink)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(walk in cooler)
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.(paint brush)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.(2)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee's)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • 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.6
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
3/29/2011Routine - 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(fried rice) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(cooked rice by handsink) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in and chest freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in and chest freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in and chest freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) 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.5
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(cooked rice by handsink) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • 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 and reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) 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.4
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(back kitchen area)
9/1/2010Routine - 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.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(rice by handsink) Repeat Violation.
  • 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)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • 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.3
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash.(rice next to kitchen handsink) 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 food that is not ready-to-eat.(rice) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(employee's restroom)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(kitchen shelves)
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bottle of drink store in food in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(next to kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(flour use for breading in kitchen)
  • 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 gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee's restroom)
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handsink in disrepair.(cold water)
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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