Fruitland Park, Lake County

CHINA WOK

3337 N US HWY 441/27, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Feb 27, 2024
City
Fruitland Park
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22676252

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked pork. -Raw chicken over cabbage in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22676248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sprouts 57f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22676256

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sugar scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22676257

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -At rear exit door.

21-04-4

Detail 22676249

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22676253

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 22676255

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

14-20-4

Detail 22676254

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under rice cooker.

08B-12-5

Detail 22676251

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls in walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 22676250

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken at room temp.

25-02-4

Detail 22676258

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Forks at front counter.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22304711

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Ground bean sauce.

08A-02-6

Detail 22304708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over wontons. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22304706

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple bottle under three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22304705

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Above three compartment sink.

05-09-4

Detail 22304709

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line cooler to right of fryers.

23-03-4

Detail 22304710

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.

08B-12-5

Detail 22304707

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Multiple items in walk in cooler.

21-07-4

Detail 22304704

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach. Rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21937459

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in rear prep area. Operator killed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21937465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-03-5

Detail 21937464

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator moved to refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21937466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 62f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21937460

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handsink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21937463

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink.

41-17-4

Detail 21937467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle in rear prep area.

13-03-4

Detail 21937468

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21937458

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In rear prep area.

22-08-4

Detail 21937462

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

25-32-4

Detail 21937461

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Broccoli stored in cardboard chicken boxes. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 21759791

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

08A-13-5

Detail 21759798

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -Raw shrimp stored behind onions in make table. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21759793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over sauce bucket in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21759795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Noodles 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21759799

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Spoon stored in rear handsink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21759797

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle in warewash. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21759792

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21759794

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21759790

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of rice. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21759796

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach, rechecked Chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21335935

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored behind cooked beef. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21335941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab Rangoon 59f. Less than 4 hours. Operator rapid chilled. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21335934

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Meat cuber. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21335933

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in front handsink.

41-17-4

Detail 21335937

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle in warewash area. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21335940

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21335931

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21335930

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21335938

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

08B-17-4

Detail 21335932

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21335936

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator refilled. Rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21335939

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 20845311

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wontons in double door freezer near walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20845307

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20845306

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blades. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20845313

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20845309

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20845310

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Eggroll container in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20845303

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20845312

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20845305

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Near warewash area. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20845302

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20845304

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice container. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20845308

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 26

01B-01-4

Detail 20467307

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Oyster sauce and water chestnut are dented on the seam located on the dry storage rack.

12A-27-4

Detail 20467284

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs for egg foo young then grab a clean spatula handle without washing hands.

12A-07-5

Detail 20467297

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before initiating a task working with food. Observed employee touch raw beef then grabbed a clean spatula handle without washing his hands.

14-31-5

Detail 20467299

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken wings located in the walk in cooler without a second barrier is stored in plastic bags.

08A-02-6

Detail 20467290

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings stored over container of soy sauce. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 20467308

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh garlic with oil (70°F - Cold Holding) less than four hours per operator. Operator moved both to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20467286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic with oil (70°F - Room temperature ) oil and cooked peppers 86° room temperature less than four hours per operator. Operator moved both items to walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 20467285

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Gave poster to operator.

31A-09-4

Detail 20467291

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by soy sauce bags located next to three compartment sink.

41-17-4

Detail 20467298

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located on the front counter.

23-24-4

Detail 20467287

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles located on cooks cold holding unit. Reach in cook cooler and walk in cooler gaskets, shelf under steam table, hoods above wok area, and rice makers are soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 20467289

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

32-04-4

Detail 20467288

Basic - Employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

40-06-5

Detail 20467305

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with single service items across from cook cold holding unit.

13-03-4

Detail 20467292

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks wearing no hair restraint while cooking.

35B-01-4

Detail 20467293

Basic - Exterior back kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-01-4

Detail 20467294

Basic - Floor throughout kitchen and under equipment are not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-17-5

Detail 20467303

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tile in front of cooking area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20467300

Basic - Food stored on floor throughout kitchen and walk in cool. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20467302

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located next to reach in freezer in the back prep area.

51-13-4

Detail 20467295

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was given. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 20467301

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling raw carrots before being washed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20467283

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates not inverted located on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20467306

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes peppers above open container of sauces in the walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20467304

Basic - Wall soiled behind the cook line and back of the kitchen with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

02D-01-5

Detail 20467296

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, corn starch, and sugar are removed from original packaging and not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation