Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant, 989 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAH LAN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 989 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
License #: 6020487
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. ON THE GASKETS TO THE MAIN LINE REACHIN
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGROLLS,FRIED PORK AND FRIED CHICKEN ON TRAYS AT 54°. TO 57° all items were removed to the WALKIN by manager
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage and cleaning of wok spoons
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.PEELING WALLPAPER MILDEW GROWTH DINING ROOM
07/15/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.WATER STAINS
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.SHRIMP ON SHEET PANS
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.PEELING WALLPAPER MILDEW GROWTH DINING ROOM
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10ppm SANI BUCKET. ADDED CHLORINE
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.EGG ROLLS wIC
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/28/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • 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 - Equipment in poor repair. LIDS TO BULK CONTAINERS BROKEN
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. ALL ITEMS LABELED IN CHINESE
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SHRIMP 103°. FRIED CRAB 97°. CHICKEN WING 100°.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Glue and mouth wash **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. MAIN LINE REACHIN
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin freezer
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. SPOONS AT THE BUFFETT LINE
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. ICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED WALKIN SHELVES
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOODS STORED AROUND THE FRONT LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CHOPPING COOKED PORK IN PREPAREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. ALL PREPARED PHF IN WALKIN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORAGE OF SILVERWARE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED NOOODLES AT80 degrees IN THE KITCHEN AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRIED RICE AT 80 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW SHELL EGGS AT 75 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TEMPURA CHICHEN AT 80 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE AT 82 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. DUCKS
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.IN THE WALKIN Repeat Violation.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR AND RICE
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. ALL PREPARED PHF IN WALKIN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 75 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FRIED CHICKEN AT 82 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.TEMPURA CHICKEN AT 78 degrees ON THE FRONT LINE
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. IN THE WALKIN
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES ON THE LINE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.MAIN LINE REACHIN AT 50 degrees This violation must be corrected by : 3-23-11.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR SUGAR AND BREADING
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. SALT MSG SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF , PORK, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP AT 50 degrees IN THE MAIN LINE REACHIN This violation must be corrected by : 3-23-11. This violation must be corrected by : 3-23-11.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Pro
10/15/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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