Great Wok

December 7, 2021 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings21
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee rinsed hands at middle compartment of three compartment sink. No soap paper towels used to effectively clean hands after touching raw chicken. Retrain on how when and where to wash hands.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef and chicken stored next to bean sprouts and other ready to eat foods in top of 2 door sandwich unit. Raw foods stored over cooked foods inside front refrigerator. Store separately.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken deep fried to 137F after partially cooking. Ensure foods reach the required final cooking temperatures provided. Employees not verifying temperatures with a thermometer. Removed from service by PIC.
code 590.003/3-401.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Boneless spareribs cooked to unknown temperature held in oven without heat 101F top rack and 118F on the bottom. PIC stated was cooked 30 minutes earlier. Employees asked to reheat to 165F.Corrective action - only heated to 123F then oven turned off again. Owner to voluntarily discard.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Employees pressing raw vegetables for egg rolls with a shop press and wood blocks. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee observed rinsing soiled equipment with cold water then storing as clean. Retrain to wash - rinse- and sanitize equipment as instructed.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Employees rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Use hand wash stations only.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Certified Food Protection Manager Yong Xie states he is the owner and works nights. The illness policy was not known and staff not trained per Yong. Employees are not performing duties properly. Multiple foods left out during preparation. Improper and no hand washing between tasks improper holding of foods improper cooling methods improper warewashing of equipment.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Amy Xie stated no person in charge / certified manager on site. Cold holding cooking hot holding temeratures and cooling procedures were unknown.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC and owner state that TCS foods are partially cooked cooled then cooked again. Discontinue until approved procedures and employees trained properly.
code 590.003/3-401.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Employees cooling chicken wings in deep plastic containers covered. Chicken 86 F. Instructed to change cooling procedures.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Foods prepared previous day were not date marked.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple raw foods prepared with bare hands (chicken beef). Discontinue as a high risk for contamination. Utilize utensils whenever possible.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Pans knives and peeler stored as cleaned have dried food soils.Interior of warewash sinks with greasy film. Multiple food storage containers and non food storage equipment had dried food soils. Heavy buld up of grease and carbon in the interior of the barbeque oven. Exteriors and doors / gaskets of refrigerators with dried food soils cooking equipment has food debris and grease on sides backs and between equipment. Dripping grease in hood and filter. Floors under cookline with food debris. Clean and sanitize all food and non food contact equipment to remove food soils and grease.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Containers for sauces not labeled. Orange peels stored in container labeled as edible swine blood.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Metal bowls and pans stored in dry food bins resting on ingredients.Provide handled utensils to dispense flour rice and MSG.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cardboard lining the shelving. Remove to maintain a smooth durable cleanable surface.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage of Soiled Linens (C)

Inspector note: Soiled linen bag stored outdoors on the ground. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Remove equipment and debris from outside storage area.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No hand wash signage at hand wash stations.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

Inspector note: Vasoline and other personal items stored over food prep areas. Remove.
code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 7, 2021: 21 findings appeared for the first time.

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