China Wok, 2310 Hwy 77 Unit 120, Lynn Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2310 Hwy 77 Unit 120, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
License #: 1305091
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Ice
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and noodles
  • 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 - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over egg roll wrappers .
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • 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.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 69° F out for less than 4 hours , manager moved to walk in cooler .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over buckets of sauce .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over vegetable spring roll .
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored dumplings not covered in reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over canned drinks in walk in cooler .
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 16-46-4: Old date marking on containers.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Food pails.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles damaged and had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on soiled shelf.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers on cool fryer.
  • 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. Observed open bottle of water over food reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bag of fish in chest freezer not identified and separated from food to be served to public.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. Scallops.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked shrimp.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust by screen door.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and containers of oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken wings at 90°f, and rice at 94°f right at the two hour time limit marking. Manager separated and placed in freezer and corrected immediately cooled within 15 minutes on site to rice 67°f, and chicken wings 68°f, cabbage 85°, 54°f.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic and oil on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer. Observed raw pork over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
  • 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 - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women restroom.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed rice in walk in cooler covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Observed shredded cabbage, rice and chicken wings left at room temperature. **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. Shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed and employee energy drink inside the reach cooler on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed inside the walk in cooler raw chicken and shrimps over unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on the cook line squeeze bottles not labeled with a common name, **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Observed broccoli slice onions and cabbage setting out uncovered in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Sugar and flour container Infront of three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the cook line plastic squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler fan
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water. Garlic and oil and broth for less than 4 hours . (Provided time as a public health form . ) **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cleaners stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed unsanitized bottom of container on top of foods in top section of reach in cooler at cookline. 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. White rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed person in charge allowing entry of unauthorized persons in kitchen. Upon inspection, observed several children in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cornstarch and water batter at 77 degrees fahrenhiet. Discarded by established. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed received 1 hour prior and at 51 degrees fahrenhiet. 3 hours to get temperature down to 45 degrees fahrenhiet.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Broccoli, onions, cabbage on counter shelving -kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, flour, cornstarch. Corrected On Site.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop for rice stored on unsanitized shelving. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed advanced preparation of chopped broccoli; ready to eat with bare hand contact. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, and applied gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observe ready to eat cooked pork between raw beef and raw shrimp in top section of maketable reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed cooked pork between raw chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork ribs in front two door reach in cooler observed dated 1/1/12. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held out in kitchen maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs had been out 2 hours. Placed back in reach in cooler. 45 minutes later checked and observed at 49 degrees fahrenhiet. They will reach 45 degrees within time allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Pork ribs observed in reach in cooler dated 1/1/12. Exceeded 7 days from preparation.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked pooled eggs/eggs for hot holding not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Egg drop soup observed at 126 degrees, made one hour prio. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on ledge by mop sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving with can goods in back of kitchen by back door.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed lomein pasta in walk in cooler covered and too deep for properly cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed spare ribs sealed closed in a bag in freezer at 86 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed two bowls of fried rice in walk in cooler at 126 degrees and 124 degrees covered and too deep for properly cooling.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed ledge by mop sink missing tile.
  • Observed plastic bowl with no handle in bucket of soy sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 80 degrees fahrenhiet on top of pans in the top section of make table. They stated had not been out of temperature for 4 hours. Iced down and placed in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed at above 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soy sauce stored on floor by back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife observed between steam table and reach in cooler table. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 5 tubes of uncovered raw chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 2/9/11.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed liquid oil stored on floor under three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plastic bowl with no handle in container of cooked chicken pieces on counter by fryers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plasticware bowl in bulk dry rice with no handles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. To go containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs in reach in cooler close to front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knifes. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 10ppm. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Plywood shelving behind front counter.
  • Critical - Observed bulk container of oil stored on floor, kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bulk sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Egg rolls, won tons, cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Rice.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Employee drying hands on cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer in back storage room.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk sugar, starch, flour.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed garbage can used to store bulk rice
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk -in cooler gaskets.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons at front counter/lobby.
  • Critical. Exit signs at rear egress not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Bottle of vinegar on cut celery in reachin opentop cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Soiled cloth on sink in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and egg rolls at front line at 51 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cut broccoil, onions and mushrooms in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. 4-14-09
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice in steamer. Repeat Violation. 4-14-09.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Top to plastic bottle being used to scoop rice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. 1-27-09. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice by grill cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Egg rolls in walkin 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. Cooked rice at grill area. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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