China Wok, 7749 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7749 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6216602
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On racks near the fryer.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In the walk in cooler drip from ceiling going into food.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking food with no hair restraints.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear door.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Along walls and under food cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of stock on the floor by the walk in cooler. Three buckets of sauce base on the floor by the grill station. Recheck 11-12-14 buckets of sauce near grill station on floor.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer by rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bourbon chicken sauce 80°F , orange chicken sauce 90°F , beef broccoli sauce 85°F on cooks line. Corrective action taken had operator place items on grill top. Recheck 11-12-14 operator states he wants to hold these items using time as a public health control.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cabbage in the walk in cooler. Raw beef over vegetables in the walk in cooler. Recheck 11-12-14 in walk in cooler raw fish, chicken and pork over fresh produce. Discussed with operator proper storage of raw and rte foods.
11/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On racks near the fryer.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In the walk in cooler drip from ceiling going into food.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach near hot water heater.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook was drinking while preparing food on the cooks line. Had him remove the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. A cell phone and speaker are on the food prep table across from the wok cook top.
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee prepping snow peas on dining room table.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking food with no hair restraints.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear door.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In back kitchen over food prep table.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Along walls and under food cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of stock on the floor by the walk in cooler. Three buckets of sauce base on the floor by the grill station.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer by rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cooks put on gloves without washing hands. Corrective action taken had employee wash his hands and then pug on gloves.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bourbon chicken sauce 80°F , orange chicken sauce 90°F , beef broccoli sauce 85°F on cooks line. Corrective action taken had operator place items on grill top.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cabbage in the walk in cooler. Raw beef over vegetables in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of NyQuil stored in walk in cooler with food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach used 200 ppm.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish towel in hand wash sink by front reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink and in the ladies restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near double door oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked noodles left on speed rack to cool.
09/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice warmer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezers
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Rinsed only at 3 compartment sink
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink blocked by cases of bottled water and take out containers, in accessible. operator states they dump water outside back door
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 50°, cook line , placed into freezer for rapid chill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Rinsed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing -area **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Drop ceiling tile , above walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Trays of raw meat , inside turbo air freezer , covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Approx 2 flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Owner states they have been dumping mop water in parking lot behind bldg , inspector advised to use designated mop sink next to water heater for said purpose.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Approx 2
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked wonton, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine measured at 200 ppm, recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in sink , kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked chicken breast , walk in cooler , uncovered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.wings cooling on counter 1 hr 88°, placed into walk in in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Rice cooker containing rice in cooking process **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs above cut vegetables, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cut vegetables, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple locations : Dish washing and cook line areas
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front line
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on premises. under 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. area cleaned
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout kitchen ; under racks;sinks;coolers;tables
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. opened bag of corn starch
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers;cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp above celery ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. plastic single use deli containers reused from previous day on cook line to dispense various ingredients Corrected On Site. containers discarded
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of take out containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. trays of skewered meats; reach in freezer
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can; bloated; missing label Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely denteed can; soy sauce Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed 1 severely dented can - soy sauce Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. mixer Corrected On Site. sanitized and stored on shelf
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. opened sack of flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. mold like substance on cutting board
  • 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. plastic cup inside bulk starch bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. whirlpool cooler Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented cans. also bloated; missing label Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. shrimp Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above prepped vegetables ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. trays of dumplings - freezer
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - hoisin sauce Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return to vendor
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by rolling rack dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. active cooling not initiated when cooked food reached 135 - cooling chicken left on counter Corrected On Site. placed into walk in
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. opened sack of corn starch dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of carrots - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions - kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sealed case of condiment packetes - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tub of cooked chicken - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. saucepan in handwash sink 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. plastic deli container inside sack of potato starch
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic deli cup inside bin of cooked pork - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside bulk sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken on shelf above cooked pork - walk in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white plastic grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - hoisin sauce Corrected On Site. removed from shelf
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sheet pan of raw chicken - reach in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items in walk in cooler - egg rolls; cooked shrimp; cooked pork
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pork covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd noodle [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggroll Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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