Family Wok, 1600 Cedar St., Southtown Plaza, Elmira, NY 14904 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: FAMILY WOK
Address: 1600 Cedar St., Southtown Plaza, Elmira, NY 14904
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 02/24/2016

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  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
02/24/2016Re-InspectionThe following items have been corrected from previous visit: 11D) Shelving in dry storage area has been cleaned. 10A) A large piece of metal has been sealed down onto top of rear prep table. No seams or pits are evident. 10B) Space on top of walk-in cooler and freezer have been filled with ceiling tiles. Discussed hand washing and wearing gloves with ready to eat items. Reviewed cooking temperatures. Discussed cooling items in walk-in cooler- not at room temperature.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
01/07/2016Re-InspectionThe following items have been corrected from previous inspection: 8A- No food being stored on floors of walk-in cooler/freezer. 11A- Facility obtain sanitizer test strips. 14A- No evidence of rodent feces observed. 10B- Foam gasket used as temporary fix on door of walk-in refrigerator. Facility has attempted repairs to rear prep table and made improvements.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
12/14/2015Re-InspectionThe following violations were corrected: 8A- raw shell eggs flats are gone from facility, styrofoam in walk-in freezer removed from facility. 8B- Rice spoon and knives stored properly (clean and dry). 8C- Cardboard gone from facility, styrofoam holding meat grinder removed. 11D- Fan covers in walk-in cooler cleaned. 15A- Floors, walls, and ceiling of walk-in cooler cleaned, Wall behind 3 bay sink cleaned. 12E- Hand wash sink unobstructed and being used by staff for washing hands. 14C- Rodent bait removed up from back storage room. Discussed wash-rinse-sanitize procedures for washing equipment.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Prepared food products contact equipment or work surfaces which have had prior contact with raw foods and where washing and sanitizing of the food contact surface has not occurred to prevent contamination
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
12/04/2015Inspectioncchd to establish ttoc's and schedule food service training early next week after discussions with owners and staff.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
07/22/2014InspectionNote: Two drop-ceiling panels found missing in hallway near rest rooms, to be re-installed by building owner. Discussed proper cooling procedures of cooked potentially hazardous foods with operator during inspection including depth of food storage containers , shallow flat pans, cold water rinsing & using freezer for proper cooling. Also discussed routine hand washing and proper use of plastic gloves & utensils with operator during inspection. Will conduct a HACCP training exercise later in the year.
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
01/07/2013Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
01/04/2012Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
01/24/2011Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
02/18/2010Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
12/30/2009Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
12/16/2009Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
01/11/2008Inspection

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