Joy Luck Restaurant, 5796 Jog Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOY LUCK RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5796 Jog Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467
License #: 6010562
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. CUP ON PREP TABLE
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. BAG OF RICE
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bowl of rice
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Scoop
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Deep fryer and prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed ice build up under the fan guard at the walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Frozen dumplings-chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Corn starch and water mixture. TPHC
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. TOOL MADE BY OPERATOR and USE TO COOK SMALL PIECES OF CHICKEN _
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. PARTICLE BOARD UNDER THEE PREP TABLE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER DAMAGE _DISHROOM _
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _ICE BUILD UP_UNDER THE FANGUARD AREA _CONTAINER COLLECTING THE ICE
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. EXAMPLE COOKED PORK_WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW SHELL EGGS_AT ROOM TEMPERATURE _SEASONING CART_MOVED TO COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WHITE REACH IN COOLER _FRONT COUNTER AREA AT 49f.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WHITE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. PAINT PEELING OFF_SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. BY DISHROOM
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _ICE BUILD UP
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 2hrs. ICED DOWN. ADVISED OPERATOR NOT TO STORED ANY PHF UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE 41f or less.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN _BLUE CONTAINER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER _LESS THAN 1hr Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER RICE COOKER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. WHITE BOARD NEXT TO DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 DINING ROOM TRASH CAN This violation must be corrected by : 12-02-11. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12-02-11.
  • Observed debris accumulated UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SUGAR BIN UNDER PREP TABLE DISHROOM
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 INSIDE RINSE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK This violation must be corrected by : 12-02-11. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12-02-11.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 ON SHELF_DISHROOM This violation must be corrected by : 12 02 2011. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. GREEN DISH SOAP INSIDE A BOTTLE LABELED "EGG SHADE COLOR 31125"UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. SPATULA BETWEEN DEEP FRYER and PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. FLOUR-SMALL ROUND BUGS IN THE FLOUR Corrected On Site. OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEM
12/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PREPARED CHINESE CABBAGE _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. VINEGARD PLASTIC BOTTLE _
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. VINEGARD PLASTIC BOTTLE CUT UP and USED AS A RICE SCOOP
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR IN SOY SAUCE BUCKET _PREP ROOM
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FILTERS_GREASE HANGING
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. UNDER THE DEEP FRYER and BETWEEN DEEP FRYER and TABLE
  • Observed ripped/worn PAPER BAG used as shelf cover._SEASONINGS CART_COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. BOWL_BROKEN_COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.SHOPPING BAGS_WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK DOOR
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. A FEW CONTAINERS IN WIC
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COOKLINE SEASONINGS CART
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RINSE COMPARTMENT _AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF HAND SINK_DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling FAN_DISHROOM
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.COOKLINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK_WALK IN FREEZER _1 TRAY Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn COKE CARDBOARD used as shelf cover. SHELF UNDER COOKLINE TABLE
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING WATER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster_NOTE THIS DUMPSTER IS USED BY SEVERAL STORES & RESTAURANT IN THE PLAZA.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.SELF CLOSING MECHANISM NEEDS ADJUSTMENT
7/14/2010Routine - 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. LOTS OF ITEMS WITH DATES BUT NEEDS DATES ON ITEMS SUCH AS PREPPED VEGGIES IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.OPERATOR LABELED THE BINS IN CHINESE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW SHRIMP OVER DICED CELERY & COOKED DUMPLINGS _COOKLINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND PORK OVER NOODLES _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN WINGS OVER RAW BEEF_WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN UNDER WALK IN COOLER SHELF 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.METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED CHICKEN CONTAINER _WHITE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PLASTIC LID USED AS A COVER FOR COOKED CHICKEN CONTAINER _WHITE COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SHELVES IN COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. CONTAINER OF WHITE VINAGER USED FOR THE STORAGE OF COOKING OIL
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.SPOON_HAND SINK FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. COOKLINE & DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW PORK SKIN NEXT TO COOKED PORK RIBS_WIFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF_SPEED RACK_WALK IN FREEZER 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. Corrected On Site. SLICED ONIONS & BROCCOLI ETC
  • Critical. Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food.COOK_BURNS IN THE LEFT ARM. BURNE
  • 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.NEW OWNER- ONLY 1 EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TRAINED AS OF TODAY.
12/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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