CHOW KING GRILL & BUFFET

3 findings recorded on Aug 20, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗

   Food protection

   Observed two carts with multiple containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered next to the wok station in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored covered to protect against and prevent overhead contamination when not in use.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food stored covered

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

   Observed two carts with multiple containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered next to the wok station in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored covered to protect against and prevent overhead contamination when not in use. COS: Plastic wrap was placed over all containers on both carts. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 10D ↗

   Food labeling and containers

   Observed 6 unlabeled squeeze bottles next to the grill in the main kitchen. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food properly labeled; original container

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)

   Observed 6 unlabeled squeeze bottles next to the grill in the main kitchen. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: labels were added to all bottles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 10D ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 14A ↗

   Utensil storage

   Observed scoops stored with the handles touching the food products in containers of cornstarch and salt under the countertop by the wok station in the main kitchen. Observed scoop stored with the handle touching the food product in a container of sugar by the dry storage area of the main kitchen.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: In-use utensils: properly stored

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

   Observed scoops stored with the handles touching the food products in containers of cornstarch and salt under the countertop by the wok station in the main kitchen. Observed scoop stored with the handle touching the food product in a container of sugar by the dry storage area of the main kitchen. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food. COS: All scoops moved so that the handles are stored above the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.