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LI'S HOT WOK CHINESE BUFFET

Health inspection records show LI'S HOT WOK CHINESE BUFFET in FREEPORT has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16400 US HWY 331 S STE A3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527792

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table. Operator had employee remove roach and clean and sanitized area on the shelf. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine and 3 dead roaches on floor under shelf in dry storage location. Operator had employee remove roaches and clean and sanitized areas on floor with mop. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed no dead roaches in establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in between prep sink and prep table. Observed operator step on roach and remove roach from floor and he asked employee to clean floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area on floor with mop. Operator stated establishment uses Orkin and they were out 2 or 3 days ago to service establishment. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed no live roaches in establishment. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471396

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471664

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sushi rice at sushi bar. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 9-30-25. Operator hung updated license certificate during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table. Operator had employee remove roach and clean and sanitized area on the shelf. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine and 3 dead roaches on floor under shelf in dry storage location. Operator had employee remove roaches and clean and sanitized areas on floor with mop. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator had employee remove cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken stored in walk in freezer not covered. Breaded chicken, breaded shrimp and wontons stored in upright freezer not covered.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in between prep sink and prep table. Observed operator step on roach and remove roach from floor and he asked employee to clean floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area on floor with mop. Operator stated establishment uses Orkin and they were out 2 or 3 days ago to service establishment. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water stored in sink at sushi bar. Operator removed bucket from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928084

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of soy sauce with dent on seam.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 12/2025 Warning

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8990926

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in still water. Operator placed in sink under cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator not familiar with shell stock tag procedures.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 26 oyster tags without date mark with last date served.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719483

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored inside make table with food intended for customer service.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior lid of make table with accumulation of debris.

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448960

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken store in walk-in freezer without cover. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341305

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, chicken powder and beef powder, soy sauce.
  • 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee prepping wontons in dining area. Operator educated staff and moved food prep to appropriate area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed unreadable sign above hand wash sink at kitchen entrance.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered, fish and beef in walk in freezer. Operator properly covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site