China Wok, 12123 Lem Turner Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12123 Lem Turner Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2613855
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in container with opinions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board at prep cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken in white deep freezer next to back door.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Multiple locations in kitchen, white upright freezer, Walk in cooler, and reach in cooler across from wok station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple location, White upright reach in freezer near back door. Also walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle for broiler oven
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple items in white upright freezer near back door.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork in a thank you to go bag over bags of cooked diced pork in white upright freezer next to rear door
  • High Priority - Single-service items not constructed with the required characteristics. Brown paper bags and paper towel used in several containers in walk in cooler as food contact surface to strain grease from fried foods. The operator is unable to provide documentation showing the paper bags and towels are made of food-grade materials.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in large container of cut onions in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of fish in small white deep freezer next to back door
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Rear door.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fryer oil in front of hand sink next to mop sink**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from wok station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.Tin foil wrapped on the side of fryers.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several flies through out kitchen
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Food in regular garbage bag in white reach in freezer at front counter.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach in cooler 46°F. Chicken moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw scallops over egg rolls in small white deep freezer next to rear door.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken on sheet pan in white upright freezer next to back door.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of soda syrup next to shelf at entrance to restroom.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from wok station
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Broiler hanle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In multiple cold holding units through out facility.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 pork. MGR switched products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Sink has green hose attached
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 containers of cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. BOTTLES WATER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. BROILER HANDLE **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALK IN COOLER
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. FOOD IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. EGG ROLLS
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. SPOONS AND FORKS NEXT TO SODA MACHINE
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. CAN OF HOT SHOT FLYING BUG SPRAY ON SHELF WITH OTHER CHEMICALS IN KITCHEN
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AT TRIPLE SINK
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CONTAINER OF WINGS ON SINK IN BACK OF KITCHEN **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. EGG ROLLS AND CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
7/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELL PHONE AND KEYS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Filters have gaps
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. TONGS HANGING FROM BROILER
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. FOOD IN WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. CONTAINER OF ANTI-FREEZE NEXT TO RICE AND TEA AT UNDER HANDSINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MULTIPLE FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler across from wok station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter **Warning**
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wet rag under cutting board **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Card board on shelf in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tonges hanging from knob on broiler next to fryers. **Warning**
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Coke unit behind front counter **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee was cutting imitation crab sticks. Item was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler across from wok station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink has wet cloth in it **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw pork over raw broccoli in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Spoons in tray beside soda machine in lobby. **Warning**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Chicken wing on counter **Warning**
  • Critical - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has Serve Safe **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth in hand sink at front counter **Warning**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by small pot. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep table cutting board.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. White upright freezer by back door.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over raw vegetables cut broccoli.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetnesting of pan on shelf above triple sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink back of kitchen blocked by chair. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard use on shelf in back of kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filter and pipes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Beef in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee came in from outside and did not wash hands. Corrected On Site. Held training with manager and employee.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Beside white stand up freeze. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Ballcap and sunglasses on rack with can dry goods in back of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.Cooked chicken. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter Corrected On Site.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Badly greased stained cardboard on shelf. COS
  • Bowl without handle used as a scoop in rice, flour and cornstarch.
  • Cutting board on prep table badly grooved.
  • Critical - Employee bare handing ready-to-eat food. Cooked noodles. Cooked chicken in cooler.
  • Critical - Employee drinking from open container.
  • Critical - Employee put raw beef on cutting board, then cooked the meat, then placed cooked meat back on cutting board to chop.
  • Floor under cooking equipment grease build-up.
  • Critical - Food in walk-in cooler not covered. Chicken, pork, beef. COS
  • Critical - Food on floor. Bag of cornstarch. Jugs of cooking oil. COS
  • Critical - Freezer near back door soiled.
  • Grease build-up on hood filters.
  • Critical - Handsink being used as dumpsink. Broccoli was in sink. COS
  • Critical - Handsink blocked by chairs. Hand washing sink not accessible by back door. COS
  • Critical - Hose attached to mop sink no backflow preventer. COS
  • Knives stored between table edges. COS
  • Old food stuck to cleaned utensils. Knives on rack. COS
  • Pans on shelf not properly air dried. COS
  • Personal items stored on meat slicer. Car keys. COS
  • Plastic forks not stored properly. Different direction and not covered in dining room.
  • Critical - Raw chicken stored above raw pork. RIC
  • Critical - Redy-to-eat food not date marked. Cooked chicken in WIC.
  • Critical - Unlabeled bulk containers. Seasoning salt.
  • Unsealed woods shelf in kitchen. Beside table with meat slicer.
  • Unsecured CO2 tank under front counter.
  • Critical - outer opening not protected from vermin. Top of door missing screen.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, NEAR FRONT LINE.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, ON BOX OF FROZEN FISH.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, WALKIN COOLER :WINGS
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, REAR SINK.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, COOKING SHERRY.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, RICE SPOON.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, TOP OF REACHIN COOLER , WHERE VEGETABLE IS LOCATED.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, VEGETABLE REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, WALKIN COOLER REFRIGERATION VENTS .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT LABEL.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label, UNDER PREP TABLE .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BULK CONTAINER OF CORN STARCH. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, IN MSG. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, 3 MEAT CLEAVER.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit., NEAR RICE.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, NEAR MEAT SLICER .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, METAL TUBING.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, KITCHEN .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, FRONT LINE.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES .
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, GLASD REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, ICE CHUTE BEVERAGE MACHINE / DINNING ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, SANITIZER CONTAINER
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, FRONT COUNTER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES . Repeat Violation.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, ALL BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED .
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications, 2 OF 3 THERMOMETER INDICATED 20 . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation, BROCCOLI STORED NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over VEGETABLE , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY HANDS.
  • 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 IN STEAMER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, STEAM TABLE .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, THREE BULK CONTAINERS.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, NEAR WOK AREA.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees., MIDDLE ONE.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, FRONT
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, NEAR FRONT LINE.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION OF ILL EMPLOYEES POLICIES
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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