Far East Wok, 2900 W Sample Rd Fc-150, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: FAR EAST WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2900 W Sample Rd Fc-150, Pompano Beach, FL 33073
License #: 1618023
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER SHELVES ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE; FOUL ODOR OBSERVED.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. CHICKEN ABOVE PEPPERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN @ 80°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. FOOD CONTAINERS ON MAKE TABLE.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER SHELVES ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE; FOUL ODOR OBSERVED.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. CHICKEN ABOVE PEPPERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN @ 80°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 TO 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON REAR KITCHEN FLOOR; 20-25 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OVER CLEAN PANS IN KITCHEN; 3-5 LIVE ROACHES IN OR AROUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON WALL FRONT COUNTER; 8 LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT COUNTER; 4-5 lLIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. FOOD CONTAINERS ON MAKE TABLE.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
07/24/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Forks in service area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg roll, soup.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over wash and prep vegetables.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Can used to store sauce in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Fried rice
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Butter in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken, pork
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.fried rice in walk in cooler
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. FLOUR.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN @ 120°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. LID.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BLUE LIQUID.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE @ 85?
  • 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. OBSERVED ONLY COPIES; MUST BE ORIGINALS.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, COOKED CHICKEN @ 94?
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling. **Repeat Violation**
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PORK.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ALL EXPIRED.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOKED CHICKEN.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. LID.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOKED CHICKEN.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with FOOD grease and/or soil deposits. COOK LINE FOOD BINS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (LICENSE). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PAPER TOWELS.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. ABOVE FRYER.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). COOKED CHICKEN.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands, failed to use soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, spoon used for salt.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting peppers. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over pasta in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, several throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, chicken 117 degrees. Corrected On Site. Employee reheated.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, several items in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, several items.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. greater than 2" DEEP. RICE, FRIED CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN, RICE.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED. CHICKEN, BEEF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGROLLS.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). RTE CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED IN DEEP METAL MPAN. CHICKEN. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHICKEN. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. USED CARDBOARD "EGG CRATES" USED AS FOOD CONTACT COVERS.
  • 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. FLOUR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. FOOD BINS.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MICROWAVE.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING ICE SCOOP. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE NOODLES IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. CUTTING PRODUCE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. CUTTING BOARD.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HALF & HALF.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE FRESH BROCCOLI IN WALK IN COOLEE.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE COOKED LINGUINI IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. CARDBOARD "EGG CRATES" USED AS COVERS FOR RTEFS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roache found crawling on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. PIC IMPROPERLY STORING RAW MEATS AND RTEFS IN WALK IN COOLER.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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