YING CAFE INC
6651 HIGHTOWER DR 300, Watauga, TX, 76148
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 78
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (12)
- 1
Person in charge present demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
person in charge lacks basic food safety knowledge. Person in charge was informed to properly wash hands after exiting the bathroom and going directly to handling food products.Corrective Actions: person in charge shall demonstrate food safety knowledge and perform duties
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- 6
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
there is evidence that the chef/cook is smoking in areas other than designated area. observed a box of cigarettes on the prep table. excessive/heavy odor of smoke was apparent.Corrective Actions: the person in charge shall be able to demonstrate proper food safety knowledge.
- 8
Hands clean and properly washed
food worker failed to properly wash hands after using the restroomCorrective Actions: hands shall be Properly washed to avoid contamination.
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
observed a drinking cup stored inside a designated hand wash sink in the kitchen Corrective Actions: hand washing sinks, shall be used for handwashing only
- 15
Food separated and protected
observed raw shell eggs, stored above pre-cooked chicken inside the walk-in coolerCorrective Actions: raw animal foods shall be properly stored to prevent cross contamination
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
A container of pre-cooked chicken stored on the counter with an internal temperature of 76F. observed chopped broccoli stored on the counter with an internal temperature of 76FCorrective Actions: cold hold TCS foods shall be Properly held at temperatures of 41F or lower
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
observed insecticide container stored on a shelf next to the microwaveCorrective Actions: pesticides shall be applied by a certified pest operator only.
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
observed a big portion of frozen animal protein/beef stored on the three-compartment sink to thaw.Corrective Actions: establishment shall thaw food as specified in state law
- 40
Personal cleanliness
observe the chef/cook not wearing a hair restraintCorrective Actions: hair restraints shall be worn to prevent contamination
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
observed damp in use wiping cloth stored on a prep tableCorrective Actions: in use wiping cloths shall be properly stored inside sanitizer buckets in between uses
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
observed heavy food residue accumulation on the plate Corrective Actions: clean at a frequency to reduce food residue accumulation
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.