GOLDEN WOK
5917 MANATEE AVE W #601
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clear container on clean dish shelf.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of and dripping grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed build up of dripping grease at the time of this inspection. Operator stated hood filter are scheduled to be cleaned next week. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted ant the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on bottom shelf of food prep table with sugar and salt bins with surface rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed bottom shelf of food prep table with bins of sugar and salt with surface rust at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as scoop in salt. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled and water stained. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on shelf above food prep surface. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stainless bowls on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building up of grease and soil on floors beneath food prep tables and below and next to smoker. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed water to other shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt touching product. Operator moved handle above salt. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of and dripping grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed front entrance door with gaps around doors. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover top of smoker. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cookline. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line with no labels. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area on can goods and approximately 12 on shelf next to 3 compartment sink over flour and sugar. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on bottom shelf of food prep table next to salt and sugar bins. Operator removed degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above 2 door flip top with excess grease, dust and soil. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on bottom shelf of food prep table with sugar and salt bins with surface rust. 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 multiple items in 3 door reach - in cooler without date markings. Observed in reach in cooler at the end off cooks line next to fryers pork and chicken without date markings. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease receptacle placed on ground, no pad. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handles used in bulk sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass behind restaurant.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in rear freezer chest.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup on food tops around woks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed debris on shelf under steam table. Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil on shelf below preparation table next to cooking line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler across from woks.
- 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 no date marks on some packaged items in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).