Chung Wah Chinese Food, 190 Ne 119 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHUNG WAH CHINESE FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 190 Ne 119 St, Miami, FL 33161
License #: 2331289
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch 73° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 26
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
08/29/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Drain ice from reach in cooler is draining into bucket. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. Raw eggs found over cooked chicken and plant food **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under area prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On back walls of fryer and throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches under table and RIC **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Inside water heater room **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service utensils reused. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice found at 72° F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. On lettuce in RIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Drain ice from reach in cooler is draining into bucket. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried chicken wings 71° F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. Raw eggs found over cooked chicken and plant food **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under area prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 dry rodent droppings on top of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Knifes stored on knife holster. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathroom for employees. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Egg rolls **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
5/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.in the back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cases of sauce
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at the hand sink in the kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen area
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.cooked chick stored in a box that was previously used for something else
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw poultry over vegetable **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all on the cook line
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand sink in the kitchen and at the one in back by the three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.hand sink in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.a case of hot sauce on floor
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice used on cook line
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.egg rolls stored in none food grade box inside freezer boxes original item was soft drinks.
  • 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 - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.the one on the cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.cook line
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.two has
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.around stove area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.next to stove
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over ham, raw eggs over lettuce ,raw chicken over ribs- check all reach in cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.next to stove
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OBSERVED COOKED POULTRY UNCOVERED UNDER PREP TABLE.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED POULTRY BELOW 135 DEGREES.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS ON THE FLOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED BOWL IN COOK RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Obseved hood filters is greasy.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. OBSERVED ULTRY AT 77 DEGREES IN PREP ARE.A Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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