BROOKSVILLE, Hernando County

KINGS WOK

31154 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 22, 2023
City
BROOKSVILLE
County
Hernando
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-17-6

Detail 21803227

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in freezer by triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21803225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 21803228

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in dry storage and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Personal food in dry storage removed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21803226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cooler under microwave soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets and shelves soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of rice soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Exterior of bulk bins cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 21800898

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in freezer by triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21800900

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under prep sink by walk in cooler. 4 live roaches under triple sink. 1 live roach on empty soy sauce bucket under triple sink. Employee swept area under triple sink and prep sink and discarded some of live roaches. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: 1 live roach on floor under cook line. Manager discarded and sanitized area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21800901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishments procedures only mention clean up of a vomiting event. Inspector provided poster with both. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21800897

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21800903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21800904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead roaches under prep sink. Employee began sweeping and mopping areas. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: 2 dead roaches on chest freezer. Manager discarded and sanitized. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21800899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in dry storage and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Personal food in dry storage removed. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21800902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cooler under microwave soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets and shelves soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of rice soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Exterior of bulk bins cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-16-4

Detail 21798380

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took order then did not wash hands before handling clean equipment. Discussed with manager.

35A-02-6

Detail 21798388

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies by drain under triple sink.

08A-17-6

Detail 21798392

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in freezer by triple sink.

35A-05-4

Detail 21798385

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under prep sink by walk in cooler. 4 live roaches under triple sink. 1 live roach on empty soy sauce bucket under triple sink. Employee swept area under triple sink and prep sink and discarded some of live roaches. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21798376

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 50F. Employee put out on counter at 11am. Employee moved back to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21798382

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishments procedures only mention clean up of a vomiting event. Inspector provided poster with both.

31A-09-4

Detail 21798386

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink by rice cooker. Manager moved cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21798379

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by bathrooms hand sink, chest freezer and by rice cooker. Employee placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21798387

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

02C-02-5

Detail 21798377

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In cooler by fryers, chicken not date marked. No items in walk in cooler date marked. Manager states all items cooked within the last three days. Manager date marked items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21798391

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 21798381

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead roaches under prep sink. Employee began sweeping and mopping areas. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 21798384

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in dry storage and walk in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 21798390

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blankets and sweater on top of sodas.

36-73-4

Detail 21798383

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21798389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cooler under microwave soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets and shelves soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of rice soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21798378

Basic - Stored food, cooked chicken and eggrolls not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food items. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 21595617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some tiles are acoustic. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21595620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21595621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of bean sprouts and soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Oil on floor in kitchen. Discussed food storage with manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21595619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler by front counter and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21595618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork, chicken, and egg-rolls in walk in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21595616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21331618

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pineapple juice. One dented can of ketchup. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21331622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 68F. Out at room temperature at 11am. Manager moved back to cooler to chill. Discussed keeping cut cabbage in cooler or using time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21331625

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by prep sink blocked by buckets. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21331616

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21331621

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some tiles are acoustic. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21331619

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21331627

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of bean sprouts and soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Oil on floor in kitchen. Discussed food storage with manager. Repeat Violation Warning

33-29-4

Detail 21331617

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Shared geese receptacle. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21331624

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler by front counter and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21331620

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21331623

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork, chicken, and egg-rolls in walk in cooler not covered. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21331626

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 20992000

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer. Discussed with manager.

31A-09-4

Detail 20991998

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler blocked by bucket and cart. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 20991997

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at sink by walk in cooler. Manager turned on hot water 100F. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20992002

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some acoustic tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20992005

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks preparing food with no hair restraints. One cook put on hair restraint. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20992003

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Manager moved off floor. Buckets of chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20992001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20992004

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on One.

14-17-4

Detail 20991999

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 20991996

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bins of flour and sugar in dry storage.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 20515690

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler on cook line soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20515686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by wok station blocked by bucket. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20515696

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom and at sink by wok station. Manager placed paper towels at both hand sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20515689

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggrolls and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager placed dates on all items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20515687

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20515691

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 20515694

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from wok station. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20515692

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 20515695

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse over canned soda in dry storage area.

51-18-6

Detail 20515697

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20515688

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Walk in cooler gaskets.

25-32-4

Detail 20515685

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to store pots and pans on top of. Manager discarded egg trays. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20515693

Basic - Stored food not covered. Eggrolls, chicken, pork, and beef not covered in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20515698

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation