Mandarin Wok, 422 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANDARIN WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 422 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
License #: 2000878
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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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 - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Under egg rolls
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Tray **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServSafe **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid **Repeat Violation**
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in on cook line, containers stacked on one another **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One, soy sauce
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef behind vegetables, top of reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Wantons
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServSafe
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Numerous
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Fried Noodles in storage box. Corrective action : voluntarily discarded
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Personal seafoods stored above restaurant foods in Walk in Cooler ; corrective action : voluntarily discarded
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans . Corrective action : voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 60°f corrective action : voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Numerous items in Walk in Cooler : raw seafoods over vegetables , raw meats over sauce
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Meats over vegetables
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has serve safe: **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Soy sauce can for corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shrimp over vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken, wings. Corrective action moved to cooler
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in gaskets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. buldging can of soy sauce. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.NOT TURNING OFF water with TOWEL after washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FOUND BEAN SPROUTS at 63 in kitchen table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED PORK and MARINATED MEATS inside walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottom shelving of preparation tables.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.SOILED CLOTH TOWELS placed underneath cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN COOLER buckets of multiple sauces. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces dirty STAINLESS STEEL table /shelving inside WALKIN COOLER very dirty needs cleaning .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other inside STANDING FREEZER .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.OPENED BOX OF TO GO HINGED CONTAINERS in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED CHICKEN and other PREPARED FOODS not dated inside WALKIN COOLER.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/6/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef over various ready to eat products in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. RAW CHICKEN NO LONGER IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE OVER BEEF IN REACH IN FREEZER AT CALLBACK
7/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Re use of plastic containers with ridges.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation "scallop flavored product" served as menu item Fried Scallops
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on top shelf of cookline.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board with built up dark residue.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Taking orders/handling money then back to cooking.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil jugs. Food throughout walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of food containers soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sugar/flour.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef over various ready to eat products in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on food scale.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented can. BAMBOO SHOOTS
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF FRY OIL
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. ON WANTONS 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. IN SAUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIRE RACKS AND SHELVES RUSTED THROUGHOUT
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. BARE WOOD IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SALT SCOOP Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with residue deposits. BULK RICE CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. UTENSI S IN SOILED CONTAINER
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm CHLORINE IN SANI BUCKET Corrected On Site.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade drill used for mixing.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, bare wood shelf.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, whip on end of drill has dried food on it.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, front counter. For reporting purposes only.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, no date, only day.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- bulk sugar bin.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Operator states this is personal food in pot. Other item-dumplings discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, water chesnut powder.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, drink ice bin.
  • Observed nonfood-grade drill used for mixing.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, bare wood shelf.
  • Critical. Observed tea urn nozzle not cleaned daily on urn.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of lime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stain on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles splash plate.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, food scoops in bulk bins- cornstarch, sugar, etc.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, rice pot.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, whip on end of drill has dried food on it.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handles on reach in freeezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, lid, bulk bin.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination by hands.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, on top of ice maker. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, wet towel chlorine.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering, dirty aprons hung up.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, front counter. For reporting purposes only.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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