Ho Wok Chinese, 1223 Bruce B Downs, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HO WOK CHINESE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1223 Bruce B Downs, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
License #: 6112849
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 2/24/2014

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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. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler racks.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food/mold like debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet and sour chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • 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. Inconsistent. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **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. Walk in cooler.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wontons.
  • High Priority - Dented can present.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handsink at front. **Repeat Violation**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - One 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. (47°F)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab rangoon.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One reach in cooler at front. Corrective Action Taken.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handsink at front. **Repeat Violation**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board and to cover ready to eat food. **Warning**
  • Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Cooked breaded chicken under handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front. **Warning**
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Inside bulk food containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board and to cover ready to eat food. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. 20 seconds. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Cold water, handsink at front. **Warning**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover food and under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(cook line)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer and cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(no PHF)
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board and use to cover prefried rice) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs) 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(bowl of breaded chicken at 51 degrees) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 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)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
3/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.(2) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 second)
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • 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) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(eggrolls at 60 degrees, noodle at 64 degrees, cornstarch and water at 79 degrees)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(no PHF in this unit)
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(front hanhsink)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in across cook line)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.(1)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in and walk in freezer and walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(reach in freezer and walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • 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 wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.6
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(breaded chicken and eggs) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.6
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.4
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.6
6/28/2011Routine - 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. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer and cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer and cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.3
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.4
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line) Repeat Violation.5
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed screen in door not effective.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
1/4/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. All PHF moved to other reach in cooler.
  • 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) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • 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.(uncook rice)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Outer opening not effective. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
8/30/2010Routine - 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)
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food too close to kitchen handsink)
  • 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 and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(front counter)
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(handsink at front counter)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not effective. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
6/22/2010Routine - 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)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(brown sauces from chicken broth)
  • 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 and freezer)
  • 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)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(cold water at kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Outer openings not effective. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.(egg brush for dumplings)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen and restroom)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen and restroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not effective.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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