Chinese Chef, 2107 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINESE CHEF
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2107 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6004510
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.BATHROOM DOOR
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREPERATION TABLE SHELVING
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.STAINS KITCHEN AREA
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.FOOD HANDLER
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.REACHIN FRONT COOKSLINE AMBIENT 60° upright white refrigerator ambient 53° service called at this time
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SPOON
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.cannot verify drain or hot water
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.front counter reachin
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.3 one drainboard
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.unable to verify
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.DRAIN BLOCKED BY WOODEN PLANKS TO MOP SINK EQUIPMENT ON BOARD UNABLE TO AEE IF DRAIN WORKS OR EXISTS
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, MSG
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.NEAR STOVE TOP 78° less than 4 hours ion place discarded by cook
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.CAN OF HOUSEHOLD RAID ON SHELF
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken 78° pork 77° cooked noodles 78top of REACHIN raw beef 70° inside unit STOP SALE
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked chicken 83° cooked egg roll 83°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED BEEF WIC
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.FOR COLD HOLD AND HOT HOLD FOODS
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked rice WIC
07/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cole slaw salad, cooked rice, container.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Burned by rice cooker.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pork, beef, rice 44F in w/I cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cole slaw salad, cooked pork, stored over night.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Ceiling lights not working in store room
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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. Rice, chicken
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives
  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken beef
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lights out in store room
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach by microwave oven. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/29/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Rice maker.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/12.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material/ rusted on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 60F. prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, chicken, pork. This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of vegetables in w I cooler.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. by rice pot cooking.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. store room.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in chest freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fried rice, vegetables, shrimp, pork in shelf in w/I cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by rice pot cooking.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice, pork, shrimp, egg rools.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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