Asian Wok Take-Out Restaurant, 202 37 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ASIAN WOK TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 202 37 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6216520
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cook line fryer area. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard used to Seperate fryers from the grill when there is also a metal barrier at the same area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line deli style cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw chicken over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Thawed raw chicken and shrimp placed into the walk in cooler wrapped in plastic wrap at 48°plastic wrap removed to cool the product.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Pump sprayer under the triple sinks.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish area stainless food pans.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Single door deli style on the cook line.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sinks.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken over bucket of sauce.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw chicken stored above and with raw pork and shrimp.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Several at the triple sink.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.Plastic bucket of sugar in the back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.dripping from the cooling unit onto food metro rack
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Mesh bag of onions in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Reach in cooler in the cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.raw scallops and pork.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Mop sink and front hand washing sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.walk in cooler chicken and pork same shelf.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Throughout the cooling units.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice beside soup area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor beside restroom
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In pre cooked chicken in refrigerator up front
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer storing food product
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door open during operation
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At front handsink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 81°, cornstarch/water 82° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bag of rice
  • Basic - Hood filter not tight fitting from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry rice
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in freezer. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used as liner between fryer and work station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bag used to store chicken in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cleaners in unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer 200ppm. Corrected On Site. To 50ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At sink near restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Over wok station.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice near back door.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used as pan liner beside grill.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Grocery bags used as a food contact surface in freezer.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. 3 compartment sink set up wash, sanitize, sanitize. Corrected On Site. To wash rinse sanitize.
  • 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 used as scoop in rice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over beef in walk in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200ppm. Corrected On Site. To 50ppm.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back sink inaccesible.
  • Hood drip tray not pitched to drain into metal container. For reporting purposes only. At middle and end of cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site. Flour and rice
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In reach in units on cooks line.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At back hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard being used between fryer and grill.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen above make table.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee in kitchen cooking.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw beef and chicken.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cooked rice steamers, in sauce bucket and in white refrigerator at front cashier
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line in can.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic bags used in front refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil on cooks line. put in freezer to correct on site. temp 39. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken above beef in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans being reused for sauces and vegetables in reach in on cooks line.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Needs to be inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers near back door.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by papers and plastic wrap) Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employees not washing hands before putting on gloves and starting to prepare food)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(using menus in bottoms of food storage containers containing egg rolls.)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 parts per million of chlorine in sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler and freezer )
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(egg rolls, cooked chicken)
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(dumplings cooked on 2-16-11 at 56 degees f)
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cooked chicken ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(chopped produce in ealk in cooler)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).( 2 lbs of dumplings not cooled from 135 degees to 41 degees f within 6 hours, dumplings at 56 degees f after 2 days)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(cooked chicken dated 10-1-10, cooked noodles dated 9-9-10)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over buckets of sauces in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(chopped produce, egg rolls, garlic in oil)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(in chopped produce drawers in walk in cooler)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoops)
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.(employee only washing and rinsing utensils and dishware) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of chlorine in wet wiping cloth bucket)
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. Corrected On Site.(employees not sanitizing dishes)
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.(employee not sanitizing dishes as last step in washing dishes) Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - 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. ckd tempura chicken [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd pork ribs measured at 43 degr F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats on shelf above prepped vegetable [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of ckd pork [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • 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 rice cooker
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on condiment dispensing nozzles. [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license stattes 8 seats, Inspector counts 20 seats
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door not installed
11/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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