China Wok, 8412 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8412 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
License #: 3912831
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.shrimp above cabbage shredded.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.work table lower shelves
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of cabbage
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.lower shelves of prep tables
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.lid to chest freezer repaired with duct tape. Not a food grade surface
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.rear hand sink
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.side of smoker upright
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor. Box of veggies.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.lower shelves work tables
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.weire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Ceiling has water stains/damage.
  • Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. chest freezer lid
  • Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Food manager certification expired. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information. This violation must be corrected by : 05-07-12.
  • Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 05=077-122.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.rear sink
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.rear sink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.case of meat on wic floir
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in wa in cooler
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.rear hand sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour containers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
9/21/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.seafood over veggies in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.storage ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.rice
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bins for flour,starch ,plastic shopping bags used as freezer bagsRepeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves ,carts
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk-in
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.gallon jug cut for scoop
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cooks line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom ,cooks line
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cooks line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in 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.rice Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. chopping cooked pork Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. gallon jug cut and used for a scoop Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bins for rice,sugar,flour and starch ;bags for cut and cooked meat Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.fryer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
1/4/2010Routine - 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.everything in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken in preparation area at 55 degrees Corrected On Site by cooking
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice at 98 and chicken at 95 bith reheated for hot hold Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site placed in smaller containers and put in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken over veggies in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair freezer lid
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.soiled cardboard used a shelf liner
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves of all tables
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.cut gallon jug Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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