China Kitchen Of Lake Worth, 6484 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA KITCHEN OF LAKE WORTH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6484 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
License #: 6013608
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. 5 gls of duck sauce reused to house rice. Tofu container reused to house cooked chicken.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Peanuts, cashew nuts,
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON LIDS TO COVERED FLOUR AND CORNSTRACH
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash OPEN RICE BAGS NEAR HWS
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH BEING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BACK ROOM HWS SINK BEING USE TO STORED CLEANING ITEMS
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw pork
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On lids to cover dry storage goods
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. BOWL USE FOR RAW MEATS ONTOP OF RTE BROCCOLI
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items on walk in cooler not date mark
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. BOXES OUTSIDE DOOR
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7/16/2013 **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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand wash sink cold water knob - dish room
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. Discarded by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table behind ready-to-food. Container with raw shrimp stored behind the container of fresh mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A piece of equipment stored inside dish room hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COCA COLA COOLER COOK LINE _AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 50f. ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE ANY PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE 41f OR LESS.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE CUP ON SLICER_ Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. COCA COLA COOLER_COOK LINE _LEAKING WATER INTO A CONTAINER.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CONTAINER INSIDE COOK LINE HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EXAMPLE RAW BEEF_COCA COLA COOLER _COOK LINE. MOVED TO MAKE TABLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SEASONING SHELF _COOK LINE _WOK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN and HAND SINK_COOK LINE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EXAMPLE COOKED SHRIMP _WALK IN COOLER
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RICE ON THE FLOOR BY WATER HEATER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN _COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 1 PIECE OF GINGER_INSIDE A BAG_ Corrected On Site. OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEM.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP_INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE FANGUARD PIPE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COLD WATER HANDLE _DISHROOM
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. GINGER POWDER_UNDER PREP TABLE COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK LINE 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 CONTAINER INSIDE RICE COOKER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SPOON ETC NEXT TO COOK LINE HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE _BAG OF RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT BIN_ETC DRY STORAGE SHELF Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 48f-COOK LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. CHICKEN WINGS WHITE CONTAINER _CUT UP_and HOLES ON THE SIDE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.LESS THAN 3hrs _ICED DOWN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FLOUR BIN LIDS_DRY STORAGE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SEASONINGS CART COOK LINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FILTERS
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. UNDER PREP TABLE _DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.BEEF OVER WON TON _COCA COLA COOLER COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.WALK IN COOLER SHELF
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.DRY STORAGE _CORNSTARCH ETC Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER _MIDDLE SHELF BETWEEN CONTAINERS_WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF FLOUR BIN LIDS ETC
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE HAND SINK DISHMACHINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BOX ON TOP OF HAND SINK KITCHEN
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 2-22-11.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. CHICKEN _71f WATER _3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. PAINTED_WOOD_ WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WHITE FREEZER GASKETS _COOKLINE
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW BEEF SATAY STORED OVER RTE CRAB RANGOON _GLASS DOOR COOLER _COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW SHRIMP _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.WOOD NEEDS TO BE SEALED
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. COLD & FLU MEDICINE INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR COOLER COOKLINE _TOP SHELF OVER THE RTE PACKAGED SAUCES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. SHELVES BY MOP SINK
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BAKING SODA_DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO CRAB STICK _WIFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.WHITE FREEZER BY THE DEEP FRYERS _RAW OVER FRIES 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 BOWL_WHITE RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.WOOD IWIC_NEEDS TO BE SEALED
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. PLASTIC COOKING WINE CONTAINER CUT & USED AS A SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.ABOVE wic
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.BACK DOOR
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKED DUMPLINGS STORED ON A WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER _ON TOP SIDE COOKLINE COOLER _NOTE LESS THAN 2 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE _ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.DOUBLE STACKING CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED CONTAINER WITH DICED ONIONS_COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.BAG OF RICE_DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.SEVERAL BOXES WIF
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOKLINE _VEGGIES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.SHOPPING BAG TO STORED RTE CHICKEN & PORK_WHITE FREEZER COOKLINE
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A BOX STORED INSIDE HS COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE _PREP KITCHEN HS
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF_NEXT TO ABOVE FOOD ITEMS_PREP KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. CRAN RANGOON, SEAFOOD DELIGHT _IMITATION CRAB MEAT
9/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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