First Wok, 7897 Normandy, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIRST WOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7897 Normandy, Jacksonville, FL 32221
License #: 2612892
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bucket of sweet and sour sauce on floor outside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle (opened) sitting on make table where employee is prepping foods **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right side door falls off reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on both coolers on cooks line have some black mold like build up on them
  • 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. Tongs laying in chicken wings container touching product
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing in dumpster on left size outside
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small unit behind front counter
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door self closer has been removed
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 47°, sweet and sour chicken 49°, egg rolls 49°, wontons 45° all in small cooler behind front counter. Operatorstated he placed them in cooler when he plugged the cooler back in. Ambient temperature of cooler 59° at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items held under TPHC have no time marking on them. Manager stated they have been sitting out since 11:00 am. Had him mark them all for 3:00 discard time as they utilize the 4 hour time limit
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken on sheet tray stored over raw beef and raw pork in in house unsealed packaged bags in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole shell eggs 49°, in top portion of make table on cooks lime. Operator took some of the eggs out of container as they were stacked above the chill line
  • 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. Missing proof for delivery person at time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared on Saturday not date marked, wontons and sweet and sour chicken prepared yesterday morning not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line has some old food built up in it at callback inspection
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Small dumpster on left is rusted at bottom. Has rice spilling out of holes Operator has called company to get new one
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups,on make tables and shelves above make table **Corrected On-Site** Several cup on make table where vegetables cut at callback inspection
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Build up on fan covers **Repeat Violation** Still has some build up on them at callback inspection
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket taped on.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk flour and tempura batter container
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Buckets of sauces on floor in kitchen area
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches on floor in kitchen are and 1 dead roach on floor in front guest area. Corrective action-operator cleaned up and discarded
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Small dumpster on left is rusted at bottom. Has rice spilling out of holes
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups,on make tables and shelves above make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Build up on fan covers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring scoops laying in bulk flour containers with handles touching product **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket taped on
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets have some black build up on them
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. To buckets stored directly on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food contaminated by live roach. Large live roach (palmetto bug) found in bulk container of rice. Corrective action -operator discarded product
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Multiple flies in kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumplings 49° in reach in cooler on cooks line, raw chicken 48° in walk in cooler. Corrective aciton-operator stated that had product sitting on make table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time making on corn starch and water or garlic and oil. Operator stated items put in cooks line at 11:30 am
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind vegetables in top portion of make table
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One large roach found in bulk rice container. Corrective action-operator removed container and discarded product
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Units on cooks,one have old food built up in them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing in restroom
5/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several clear plastic bowls used as scoops in rice, tempura batter and flour containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on all coolers have some old food built up in them
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Filters have grease build up on them
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Several buckets of sauces and vegetables on floor in cooler
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Covers have excessive build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Along walls behind all equipment, triple sink and in storage closet
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In stand up unit on left in kitchen area
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup with hand touching product in bulk flour container
  • 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. Tongs laying in container with chicken wings in small cooler at front of cooks line
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing self closer, screen door self closer not effective-door does not close completely
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in small cooler at front of kitchen area are rusty throughout
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Shrimp in chest freezer, beef in reach in freezer not covered
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet blue towel sitting on make table on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to store fried wonton strips **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bourbon chicken 45°, chicken wings 46° in walk in cooler. Corrective action-operator broke containers down into smaller portions **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on sweet and sour chicken, garlic/oil mixture, cornstarch/water mixture, egg rolls, noodles, and cabbage. Establishment opened at 11:00 operator stated all,items pulled out of coolers at 11:30. Corrective action-operator placed time marking on all items **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 thermometers in walk in cooler not functioning properly-2 have no reading at all and third on read 21° ambient temperature. Actual,ambient temperature at 40°
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink at front of cooks line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler at front of line and cooler in middle of cooks line have old food built up inside of them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, wontons, dumplings not date marked - cook stated they were all prepared yesterday morning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Card for Angel expired at time of inspection
12/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. In reach in freezer, multiple items not labeled
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk sauce containers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water pooled up in bottom of unit in cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Covers in cooler have large amounts of build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Drill with paint stirrer used to mix food items
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets stored on floor throughout kitchen area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet n sour chicken 53°, pork 45°, bourbon chicken 45°, pork strips 46°, tso chicken 47° Corrective action-voluntarily discarded sweet n sour chicken. Other items placed in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 48°, Dumplings 48°, cabbage 89° Corrective action-placed cabbage in walk in cooler, other items placed in other refrigerant unit **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on corn starch and water mixture **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Whole shell eggs stored behind vegetables in top portion of make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw ch open stored over buckets with sauces in them in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46°, chicken wings 45°, in unit by front counter. Corrective action-placed in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler on cooks line has old food in bottom of unit
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared on site not date marked-egg rolls, sweet n sour chicken, tso chicken, cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. In freezer
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in some bulk containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of food on floor **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating at prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water sitting in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Excessive dust/dirt build up on covers
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in bulk container with handle touching product **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple items in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On coolers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On all refrigeration units on cooks line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Multiple items to covered in both large freezers **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several flies in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Won tons 49?, egg rolls 48? both in cooler up front **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items sitting on cooks line listed on Time as a Public Health Control form but it time marking available in items Corrective action-added time to items **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in cooler not date marked
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coolers have old food built up in the bottoms of them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink in back of kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, wontons, spring rolls in walk in cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation**
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple containers throughout establishment
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In Unisex restroom-on one available **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pepsi can on prep table in kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on line has water build up in bottom of it.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour sauce and fry oil on floor in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On two coolers in cooking area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. In chest freezer and in reach in freezer not covered
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sitting in bucket with no sanitizer in it **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket has 0ppm of chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several in kitchen
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Old egg crates used as drain for food
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind counter-egg rolls 49?, cream cheese wontons 48?, sweet and sour chicken 50? all in cooler. Corrective action-voluntarily discarded **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Corn starch and water, chicken, sweet n sour chicken not marked with time. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over container of raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. In kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler on right side of cooks line has excessive build up in bottom and sides of it
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No designation of raw on menu **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple in walk in cooler
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ambient air thermometer reading 45F Don't use this cooler until thermometer reads 41F or below
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. home made scoop Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining salmon invoice for 90 days.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. one expired on 7/18/12
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. sauces
  • Critical - Observed food not labeled as specified by law. raw sushi on menu
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soy sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. container for chicken and egg rolls; also rice-green container
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F chicken and egg rolls at reach in cooler by front counter
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served. should have been discarded at 3pm, it is 3.30pm Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on all equipment handles
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and spider web. rear door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. chicken Corrected On Site. wrote time
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 26F in ice water
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. chicken Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in reach-in cooler next to fryers
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. rice
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in on cookline pooling water Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • 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. rice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. chicken Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent cover in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. portable fan in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo, soy sauce
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. at prep table, food being prepped Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in pooling water
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice 89'F covered Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fry oil Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Repeat Violation.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sushi cooler thermometer reading 60 F ; don't use this cooler until maintaining 41F or below
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock / seafood tags for 90 days. salmon invoice
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 26F
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. on chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. mop sink
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. 120-136 F chicken on bbq equipment, placed in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs, rice storage area, some containers with food in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on rice
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. for chicken and eggroll in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab + salmon 68F in sushi cooler, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over veggies in reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. cardbord boxes to place chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. chicken , eggrolls , garlic + oil ; sushi rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. by cook line, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. by sushi cooler
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shrimp, noodles in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-in by front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef under raw chicken in upright freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coca Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using deli paper on bottom but not on sides of containers for cooked chicken Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. tongs, washing and rinsing only, sanitizer not set up; set up with me, 100ppm Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cooler by front counter
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on door in reach-in cooler by front counter ; walk-in cooler door
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves in walk-in cooler, exterior of rice warmers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe/faucet at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. one big roach under shelf, cleaned up. Orkin pest control came on 10/20/10 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 big slow live roach on floor, killed. Orkin pest control came on 10/20/10 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. along walls, also in storage closet Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. soap by spices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by mop sink
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses
10/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. salmon, no invoice at all
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken placed in reachin whene I arrived, explained time as public health control ; garlic and oil, placed in ice water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. one 38F, 22F the other one Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. carrots and peas on table, placed in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw veggies eggroll in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw salmon over edamame in upright freezer and raw chicken over cooked chicken box freezer ; raw chicken over raw beef in box freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touched veggies, got scoop and tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. large bowl for sushi rice Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. cracked container for chicken in walk-in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. noddles in prep unit; cabage on table; bags for chicken in box freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. didn't check sanitizer in bucket
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. rinsing knife only and placed in magnet bar as clean; rinsing tongs only; explained them and gave chart in chinese and spanish
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. by rice warmer and on sushi table Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of microwave and handle; handles on all freezers and doors
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. forks and spoons, front counter
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at sink. on mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing knife and toffu
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in restroom
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors by grease trap.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. storage area under shelf
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket by rice cooking wine, storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid by mop sink
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. cracked cover plate by panel in storage room
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. couldn't find card
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. all expired and spanish employees don't have cards at all
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of rice dry storage area.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Unsealed wood shelf cookline.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Violation: 37-08-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Pipes along wall behind cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood pipes.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken above beef walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Produce walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of rice dry storage area.
  • 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. Bulk containers.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Large unsealed wood rice bowl.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Unsealed wood shelf cookline.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic bottle cut in half used as scoop.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Rear hand sink.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches floor under 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 20 to 30 dead roaches behind reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches floor behind chest freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 10 live roaches floor under 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 15 to 20 live roaches behind reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 live roaches wall behind chest freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Pipes along wall behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood pipes.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Behind chest freezer.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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