China Wok Restaurant

January 17, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXTRA HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND OVER 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND DRAINS. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOR STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, REACH IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA/ WALK-IN COOLER/STORAGE AREA/BOILER ROOM AND WASHROOM. • WALLS AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP/STORAGE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2252943 ISSUED ON 01-22-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - OBSERVED OPENING AROUND DRAIN PIPE IN WALL UNDER WASH BOWEL IN REST ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL VOID. #56 - OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AND SCREENS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND SCREENS.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 1, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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