China Wok, 223 Azalea Plaza Dr, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 223 Azalea Plaza Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400685
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bucket near three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in cabinet under tea machine in dining area **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table across from fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200ppm **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers in walk in cooler, white powder identified as salt in bucket on prep table shelf across from rice cooker **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces 52-61° on cook line, corn starch mixture 60° on cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer and reach in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken over boxes of shrimp in chest freezer, raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside back door **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink near back door **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of pork, chicken, beef, eggrolls in walk in cooler **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
10/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Beef in Reach in freezer. Cabbage and beef in Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Flour scoop on table.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath table.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw fish above cabbage.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in front counter Hand washing sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chest freezer next to Walk-in cooler. Blood
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Hand washing sink.
  • 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. Noodles. Cooked shrimp in Walk-in cooler.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Make table across from cook line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Bulk flour, handle
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Need sign in restrooms that all employees can understand, Chinese
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. Chicken
  • Basic - Water draining onto concrete surface. Mop sink outside
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 pm cook line
  • 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
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On cook surface of grill.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On gas line of grill.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. One can of bamboo shoots dented with springer lid.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Ceiling tile over hood.
  • 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. Bowl in use to dispense uncooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Improper vertical separation of poultry, comminuted meat, and seafood in make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cut broccoli in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair. Bent filter above fryer.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One can bamboo shoots dented with springer lid.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bowls wet nesting above three compartment sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Tall reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat vegetables, egg rolls, and poultry in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf below soup table.
  • Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Clothing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on counter at 55-58F. Cornstarch and water on cookline at 80-81F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shrimp on top of sauce bucket. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) used as a food-contact surface. Laminate wood bowls. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Won tons 77F made at 11am.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Laminate wood bowls used as food contact surface.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation scallops not identified as imitation on menus. 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. Cook handled broccoli and won tons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46F in make table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken on counter at cookline 46F. Cornstarch and water 94F on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach in freezer. Raw chicken over frozen vegetables. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Egg cartons.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 3 dead roaches found.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 150ppm
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw chicken in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Refrigerator condenser drain line was runnin into triple sink [hose]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking at all, egg rolls, cooked meats, noodles.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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