KON CHAU RESTAURANT
8376 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of dumplings in the reach in cooler near steam table.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave near cook line with soiled door handle.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of soy sauce on floor near kitchen entrance.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and prep table in kitchen area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting boards near prep table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several fans in kitchen area soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located near steam table with soiled interior.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near steam table with rusted shelves.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins of noodles, ham, pork, and chicken inside walk in cooler not covered.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters with grease accumulation.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings with no label at the cook line.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with rust pitting surface.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush inside bin of oil used as a spread.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
20
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the walk in cooler a bowl with no handle used to scoop cooked rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water bottle stored on prep table at kitchen entrance. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cell phones on preparation tables at kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door standing cooler gasket in disrepair, located at prep area.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed through the kitchen.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy sauce buckskin stored on the floor at kitchen entrance.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in used knives stored in between coolers at prep area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle at cook line. Employee removed it.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 130F, on prep table at kitchen entrance. Employee discarded water to keep them dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located above the hws at kitchen. Observed prep cooler interior of the lid soiled, located across from the steam table at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled, located above the hand wash sink at cook line. Observed storage shelf above the prep table soiled, located at cook line. Observed exterior of the steam table soiled with old food buildup. Observed ceiling fan with dirt/dust buildup, stored on top of storage shelves next to the walk in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues., glass door standing cooler located across from the steam table. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped, covering shelf above the oven at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked pork in a container not covered.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters with grease accumulation.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on preparation table at cook line.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching his arm, then proceeded to prepare food without washing his hands prior.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the stoved at cook line rice congee (117 F - Hot Holding),as per employee kept out of temperature less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine draining line draining into the hand wash sink at front line.
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed a small ceramic plate chipped. Employee discarded it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used to spread cooking oil, in a container on the prep table at cook line.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed spray bottle with water not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 26 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside flour container. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between standing reach in cooler and preparation cooler. Manager removed knives. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at ware washing area soiled with accumulated dust.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed Cceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves at storage area soiled with mold like substance. Also observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef, raw chicken, chicken paws and cooked pork not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw whole duck thawing in standing water across from walk in freezer. Employee turned cool, running water over product. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen, preparation and storage areas. Also observed floor soiled at storage areas soiled with old food debris.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork and shrimp dumplings (77F - Cooling) at room temperature near ware washing area. Advised employee to reheat product to 165F. Repeat Violation
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of MSG, sugar and cornstarch containers soiled with old food debris. Observed scoops inside containers at dry storage soiled. Employee took items to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tray stored over hand sink at preparation area. Employee removed tray. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor with heavy accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor with heavy accumulation of food debris. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on floor at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on floor at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed hand sink soiled at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of flour and sugar not covered at dry storage area. Employee covered products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed containers of flour and sugar not covered at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw duck thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Advised manger to place product underneath cool, running water or place inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with dust at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed walls soiled with dust at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 15 minutes. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler. Observed pooled eggs (69F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler near cook line. As per employee, for 1 hour. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed bean sprouts at 63F cold holding at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed bean sprouts inside walk in cooler. Observed no pooled eggs at reach in cooler at reach in cooler at cook line. Admin Complaint
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain lines inside hand sink at front area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain lines inside hand sink at front area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Observed sugar scoop soiled at dry storage area. Employee removed scoop and took to wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed stove top with heavy accumulation of old food debris. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Observed sugar scoop soiled at dry storage area. Employee removed scoop and took to wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed stove top with heavy accumulation of old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray and towels stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed tray and towels stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken and cooked tofu not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed container of cooked chicken and cooked tofu not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor with heavy accumulation of food debris. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on floor at cook line. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil, bags of rice, case of raw shell eggs, cases of raw pork and cases of raw chicken, stored on ground outside near side exit door. Employees placed TCS products inside walk in cooler and non-TCS products at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at ware washing area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of flour and sugar not covered at dry storage area. Employee covered products. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw duck thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Advised manger to place product underneath cool, running water or place inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with dust at ware washing area. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork dumpling (83F - Cooling) near ware washing area. As per employee item was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Observed rice (71F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 2 hours. Advised employee to reheat products to 165F. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cooks begin preparing vegetables, no hand wash. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on ground outside near side exit door. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 15 minutes. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler. Observed pooled eggs (69F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler near cook line. As per employee, for 1 hour. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain lines inside hand sink at front area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Observed sugar scoop soiled at dry storage area. Employee removed scoop and took to wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed stove top with heavy accumulation of old food debris. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray and towels stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 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 container of cooked chicken and cooked tofu not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).