By: Don Shaw email: don.shaw@pennsylvaniachronicle.com
Chambersburg, PA
China Wok
255 Southgate Shopping Center
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-263-6666
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 9/2/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations China Wok was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 15 violations were found.
According to state records the restaurant had other out of compliance inspections:
The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- In several locations, food was observed not date marked or labeled.
- Observed visible evidence of roaches in and around the refrigerator area.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Observed vent hood has not been adequately cleaned as evidenced by the build up of grease and grime.
- Exterior door located in the rear area of the food facility was open and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
- Raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the walk-in.
- Observed the slicer that is used to slice meat was not clean or sanitized.
- Observed food that was stored uncovered.
- Observed knives being used in contact with meat without being properly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
- Chicken was held at 60°F, in the kitchen area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
- The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
- Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
- The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Observed loose gaskets and broken seals on the Refrigerator door.
- Wet wiping cloths are not being laundered daily.
- The paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

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