WAH HEN RESTAURANT
9160 NW 122 ST 31&32
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled, prep cooler located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave located on storage shelves at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler interior soiled, prep cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Four door cooler located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 21-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. All over the prep tables at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled, cooler located at cook line by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At cook line. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bag, cell phone stored on food storage shelves at cook line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees preparing food at cook line with no hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, reach in cooler located at cook line by the fryers. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled, cooler located by the fryers at cook line. Observed a small storage table at cook line with heavy grease and dirt buildup. Warning
- 14-52-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed a small storage table at cook line with the original plastic wrap. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in freezer raw pork in direct contact with thank you bags. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line observed raw eggs stored over washed green peppers. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jinhong zhang. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled, prep cooler located at cook line. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at cook line. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed coconut shrimp box, pork spare ribs box stored in the walk in freezer floor. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave located on storage shelves at cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler interior soiled, prep cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Four door cooler located at cook line. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. All over the prep tables at cook line. Warning
- 22-47-4:High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at DW machine at 0 ppm. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet and sour cooked pork and raw pork store in direct contact with Nonfood-grade bags. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw carrots. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed cooked rice (70 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (59F - Cold Holding), as per employee taken outside less than 4 hours ago. Employee placed food items back in the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5: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. Printed and provided big six illnesses to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Provided forms to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area inside the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler. Discussed with the operator.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in freezer, blood splattered in the walls. Kitchen walls soiled. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer: raw beef stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled located across from cook line.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling right above preparation area at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair from the inside, locate across from cook line. Observed gasket in reach cooler in disrepair locate across from cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on the floor below handsink next to 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler. Observed cardboard with vegetables stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipments at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler located across from cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork stored at reach in cooler across from cook line not covered.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed cooking pots in poor condition located at kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line in the kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with pork and shrimp stored at reach in cooler located across from cook line. Operator removed food from thank you bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee perform different tasks without changing gloved. Instructed employee on proper procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and placed new gloves on. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day. Observed noodles (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day. Observed noodles (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Operator replenished hand soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored at walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator prepared on previous day. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
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Phone: (305) 558-7300
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(233 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025