Chung Wah, 6017 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHUNG WAH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6017 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6005680
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOK
  • 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.HANDLE OF SCOOP IN COOKED RICE
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • 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 EGG ROLLS, DUMPLINGS, CHICKEN, SHRIMP
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw chicken, next to vegetables in top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. bag of raw chicken next to shrimp in chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. vegetables next to raw chicken, beef, shrimp in r/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. chicken, pork.
  • Observed residue build-up on rice cooker surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on water fountain surface.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of broccoli, cabbage, onions,
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by food prep. table.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of pork, beef, shrimp, noddles.
11/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup on rice container.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plate on vegetables
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. seafood, beef, chicken mixed n chest freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on wall on chest freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wings held at 70F.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. container of rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, chicken, pork, 44F.
  • Observed residue build-up on door handle in refrigerator.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of rice pot.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on knob in h/w sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by frying area.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in rice steamer . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. door frame/gaskets in chest freezer..
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. door frame in w I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. container of beef, pork on top of vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. at room temp. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. light switch by store room.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on door handle w/I cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on fawcet in kitchen's h/w sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by food prep table.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR and RICE
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. NO TRAINING This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/11.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 6 lb TOMATO KETCHUP, BAMBOO, WATER CHESTNUTS DENTED Corrected On Site.REMOVED FOR RETURN
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. STACKED CONTAINERS IN COOKS REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN COOKED RICE
  • Critical - Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer . MIXING SOAP WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLE, RAW CHICKEN OVER SOY SAUCE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. WINDEX WITH SINGLE SERVICE PLATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN SPILLED OUT OF BAG IN REACHIN CHEST FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. GREASE CUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN ON COUNTER AT 98F Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WIC SHELVES COVERED WITH DIRTY RIPPED FOIL
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DRAINING COOKED EGGROLLS ON CARDBOARD BOXES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
6/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BOTTOM OF DRINK COOLER
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface. NONHANDLED CUP TO SCOOP VEGETABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOKED CHICKEN IN WALKIN AT 74F COVERED, Corrected On Site. UNCOVERED COOLING CHICKEN
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE 200+ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HOT WATER AT HWS ONLY DRIPS OUT, VERY LITTLE PRESSURE
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN & WONTONS
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EGG ROLLS AT 92F ON COUNTER FOR 2 HOURS , PUT IN RIC Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RAW CHICKEN & BEEF IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT RIC IC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. IN CORNSTARCH & FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. NOT USING SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. NOT USING SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK SCREEN DOOR Repeat Violation.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN & WONTONS
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EGG ROLLS AT 92F ON COUNTER FOR 2 HOURS , PUT IN RIC Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CORNSTARCH & FLOUR INDRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT RIC IC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RAW CHICKEN & BEEF IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • 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. IN CORNSTARCH & FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. NOT USING SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. NOT USING SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. KNIVES IN DIRTY DONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK SCREEN DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER Corrected On Site.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. FRIED RICE ON FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FRIED RICE AT 93 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. LARGE BATCH OF RICE COOLING ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. WINGS MADE AT 11am are at 60 degrees on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. UNDER REAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DRY RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CHOPPING RAW VEGGIS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. WALKIN SHELVES
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. USED EVERYWHERE IN KITCHEN
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELVES IN WALKIN
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair DEEP CHEST FREEZER LID BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SIDE OF FRYER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DEEP CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR NO SELF CLOSING
  • Observed wall in disrepair. AT BOTTOM AT REAR DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.AT PREP TABLE
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. chicken wings, fried rice.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ribs, shrimp.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, beef, pork in chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside sugar bulk container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Employee training validation
11/17/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WIC COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRY RICE HELD AT 70 DEGREES FRONT COUNTER SHELVE
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RTE FOOD WIC
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. LARGE CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DRY STORAGE AREA RICE
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed MENU PAPER used as a food-contact surface. EGGROLLS IN RIC FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. RICE BIN
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. COOK SHELVE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USE TO STORE FOOD
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. SIDES OF FRYER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. OBSERVED A LIVE LARGE RODENT IN WAITING AREA OF RESTURANT. RAN INTO CRACKED OF WALL
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. FRONT DOOR OPEN
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE WIC
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. USING IMITATION CRAB MEAT ON MENU ITEMS EXAMPLE CRABMEAT FRIED RICE, CRAB RAGOON
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/16/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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