China Wok, 1575 Us 27 N, Avon Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1575 Us 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825-2150
License #: 3801019
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( card board lining shelf storing single service containers at cook line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line preparing food) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( hand sink in restroom) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( tin containers not inverted on cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( gaskets in reach in cooler with mold like substance at cook line)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at cook line)
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on interior of the reach-in cooler at cook line. ( old food build up inside reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( plastic lids and plastic pitcher stored in hand sink located in the kitchen by 3 compartment sink) **Repeat Violation**
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl used as scoop in cooked rice)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( cardboard lining shelving storing single service cartons at cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( restroom in dining room)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. (Raw shell eggs on shelf above unwashed oranges in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( chicken,beef,egg rolls)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( plastic lids and containers stored in and sink by 3 compartment sink)
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic jug that has been cut being used for scoop in rice in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( cardboard lining shelf above reach in cooler on cook line storing single service items)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook at cook line)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( restroom)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( to go bags storing food in reach in freezer)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( aluminum tins on cook line)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by cardboard boxes.( front hand sink)
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl in rice in crock pot)( cut plastic jug in rice container in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( lining shelf storing single service items)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Newspaper used to line food-contact shelves. (newspaper lining prep table)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( beef on counter) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( at cook line)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.( with hose attached)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( covered with cardboard boxes)
  • 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)
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl in rice)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( shelving above reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( employee purse on shelf with food in dry storage)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.( cigarettes stored on prep table)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. ( raw shell eggs on shelf above buckets of oranges)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( tin pans for to go dishes not inverted on cook,line)
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl in cooked rice container on cookline)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. ( prep table by cook area storing pans)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( shelf above teach in cooler storing single service boxes)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( employee purse on shelf with food in dry storage area )
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint on cookline)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. ( raw shrimp stored on shelf above case of tomatoes in walk in cooler)( raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cabbage )
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( stored on cookline)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk plastic storage bins not labeled with flour in dry storage)
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. [ surfaces lined with cardboard ]
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. [ cigarettes, lighter, and empty ash tray sitting on prep table ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. [ reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [ plastic bowl being used as scoop in rice on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. [ shrimp on 3 compartment sink ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [ pan of rraw chicken stored on shelf above oranges in walk in cooler ]
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handsink in front of cook area. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Observed no handwash sign at handsink in prep area.
  • 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 1 person engaged in food prep not trained. Worker employeed more than 60 days. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Observed no stem thermometer in establishment.
  • Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink container on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler with severe moldlike buildup.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 2 pans of chicken set out to thaw at room temperature at 23 degrees F. Operator put in walk in cooler. 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. Observed plactic bowl being used as scoop in rice in rice pot. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Observed purse and towel stored on shelf with dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above oranges and watermelons.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls without datemarks in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk storage container without labeling in prep area.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink at dish wash area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at both front line and dish area handwashing lavatories.
  • Critical - Hot and cold water both not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. [In rice, cooked meat containers and sauce containers.]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a 2 kitchen handsinks used by food employees.
  • 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. 2 prep cooks assisting in kitchen and taking orders without any proof of employee training. Both employed more than 60 days.
  • Critical - Observed 2 handwash sinks used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand sink blocked by boxes resting in sink. Dishwash area sink blocked by dishes in sink. Both corrected On Site.
  • Observed 3 employees with no hair restraint while working on cookline/prep line.
  • Observed bowl used at cookline in poor repair for food storage/measuing. Brown wood/plastic bowl with severly chipped edges.
  • Critical - Observed food employee use the telephone then engage in food preparation and touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. [Employee's young son walking around in kitchen during inspection.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup in bain marie hot held at 77degF. Corrected On Site by immediately reheating.
  • Single serve bowls and plastic cups both without handles used as food scoops.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [Several damp cloths on prep counters throughout kitchen.] Corrected On Site.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. crumbes covered in styro foam Corrected On Site. styro foam discarded covered in plastic wrap
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with cardboard
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. baged rice open in kitchen
5/9/2011Routine - 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. no dates observed
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored above veggie in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken stored above sauses in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage and fruit on floor in walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white to go bags used for freezer storage
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. heavy buildup on can opner blade
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front sink has boxes stored in it
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at 3 bay sink
1/3/2011Routine - 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. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw sausage above cooked noodles in walk in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. freezer using to go bags for food storage
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink wash rinse only no sanitizer
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front sink has boxes stored in it
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple liquid in spray bottle no lable
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. lid to rice is card board
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. freezer has wal mart to bags for food storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife in crack between cold line and table
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/23/2010Routine - 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. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp stored above vegetable in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoop in corn starch sugar handles touching product
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cook line
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dishes stored in hand sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken stored above open sause buckets in walk in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. freezer has food stored in wal mart to go bags
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelf covered with oil soaked card board with old food debris
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage of dishes to be cleaned
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.egg crates and othe trash store under prep table
11/12/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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