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Cincinnati, OH

First Wok

3870 Paxton Av

Last inspected Dec 22, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Dec 22, 2023

Abated On-Site

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(C)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."

Inspector’s notes

"Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink in Mens bathroom does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 5, 2023

Abated On-Site

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Puddled water inside sandwich block cooler. Compressor leaking? Repair"

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 3717-1-04.0(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.0(J) - Violation - Single service characteristics Single service items are not free of odors, tastes and/or not clean or safe."

Inspector’s notes

"Single service characteristics Single service items are not free of odors, tastes and/or not clean or safe. Discontinue storing food in Kroger grocery bags. Must be stored in an approved food grade bag only"

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure all open processed foods (i.e Tofu etc) and prepared TCS Foods (i.e. cooked chicken, rice etc) held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item"

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store all foods wrapped or covered"

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s notes

"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of food directly o floor"

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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