CHINA WOK
Reedy Branch Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple clear plastic containers with no handle used for scooping stored in food items in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed containers. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard with food items on top being used to line prep shelf across from fryer station and top of fryer station. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple round cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table near three compartment sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee beverage stored on prep table across from fryer station.
- 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 employee headphone case stored on prep shelf next to food items on cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clear containers stacked on top of each with visible signs of moisture stored above three compartment sink.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floors under cook station.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon to scoop cooked rice being hot held stored in standing water on prep table across from fryer station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at rear of establishment.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-use gloves used as a method for scooping stored in container with cooked chicken items and a different container with raw chicken. Person in charge removed single-use gloves. Repeat Violation
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber tip in disrepair stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on flip top cooler and not placed in sanitizing solution in between uses. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 09-19-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on cook line scoop cooked rice and use bare hands to hold rice pile on scoop then add rice to hot holding unit. Person in charge stated there was no intention to reheat cooked rice between cooking and service. Inspector educated employee proper glove use and bare hand contact. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items in non-food grade bags stored in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed; raw chicken stored over ready to eat krab sticks in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging all food items to proper storage levels. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed; raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Person in charge began rearranging all food items to proper storage levels. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 50+ roach droppings and 2 egg sacs on top of water heater at corner of kitchen. Person in charge cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked chicken items being held on time as a public health control with no time marker stored across from fryer station. Person in charge stated cooked items were removed from walk-in cooler 45 minutes prior and added time markings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 washed and cut cabbage with no date marking stored in walk-in cooler.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all food handler certificates with no certified food manager certificate number. Person in charge added certificate number. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic container stored in cooked chicken bites used to scoop with no handle. Person in charge voluntarily discarded container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelf with food items under steam table with hot soups.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on prep table next to flip top cooler with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor under mop sink in dry storage area next to reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line with no hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil stored on floor in front of wok station. Person in charge moved fryer oil to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle at rear of establishment stored on direct contact with soil. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service gloves stored in cooked chicken items on prep table being reused for scooping. Person in charge voluntarily discarded gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken items in walk-in cooler on top shelf with no cover. Repeat Violation
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed green spatula stored in drying rack above three compartment sink in disrepair.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board in front of wok station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee voluntarily discarded wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed; three large containers of white powdery substance with no labels in dry storage area by large reach in freezer. Two large containers with white powdery substance stored near rear entrance of establishment. Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cellphone then handle food items with no handwashing. Inspector educated employee the proper procedure for washing hands and wearing gloves.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in plastic to go bags in reach in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored over cooked beef removed from its commercial packaging in reach in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage in flip top cooler on cook line with temperature of 49F. Person in charge stated cabbage was taken from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler an hour prior. Person in charge put cut cabbage in reach in cooler beneath flip top cooler. Cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken wings and cooked chicken bites stored on prep table next to reach in freezer by front counter held on time as a public health control with no time marker. Time as a public health control paperwork states this establishment utilizes time markings on containers of food items. Person in charge stated cooked chicken items were cooked 2 hours prior and added time marking. Corrected On-Site
- 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee preparing raw chicken with no gloves. Person in charge instructed employee to wear gloves. 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. Observed one employee on cook line hired less than 60 days prior with no employee reporting agreement.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge fill out blank food handler certification for one employee during inspection with same date as inspection. Person in charge stated employee was hired less than 60 days prior. Inspector educated person in charge the requirements for state approved food handler certification training. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two employees on cook line with food handler training with no date of birth filled in on certificate. Person in charge filled in dates of birth. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 23 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several containers of rice, flour and seasoning had scooper with no handle. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches under water heater. Observed 1 dead roach in walk in cooler. Operator swept up and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler to the right of triple sink, personal employee food was not segregated from customer food. Operator separated food. 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. Employee jacket on dry storage rack in kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of the walk in cooler is soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soy sauce containers stored on metal rack at ground of walk in cooler was not 6 inches.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in shipping box was stored on ground in walk in cooler. Operator removed from ground. Multiple containers of cooking oil on ground through establishment. Operator removed from ground. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle placed on soil. Advised operator they move it over concrete.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Container of broccoli was not washed before prepped. Inspector coached manager on reasoning for washed produce.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, shrimp and pork all uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing raw chicken in triple sink without running water. Operator added running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler are soiled and have rusted.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop from morning stored in mop bucket with water. Operator removed and stored mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of garlic powder under prep table not labeled. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Several bags of raw meat in reach in freezer were bagged in to go bags.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork, removed from original packaging, in reach in freezer by front counter was stored over ready to eat fries. Operator placed in correct order. In reach in freezer by back door, raw pork was placed over sesame seeds. Operator placed seeds on top shelf. Also, Raw chicken in walk in cooler was placed over bagged lettuce. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. At walk in cooler, raw shrimp placed over containers of soy sauce. Operator removed from above soy sauce. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by wok station, cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to below cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station by walk in cooler. Operator filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In three bulk containers, two pans with no handle and one plastic cup used for product. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line multiple shelves, including in walk-in cooler.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line by smoker. Floor has build up of grease and debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple bulk containers have cracked lids. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line. Open case of oil on floor. At smoker, plastic container with chicken on floor. In walk-in cooler, multiple items on floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 93f. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At wok station, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, side of smoker has build up. Multiple bulk containers, exterior soiled including build up in handles. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing chicken boxes for cut broccoli. Operator washed broccoli and placed in plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator moved to running water, then walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on reach-in cooler counter. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, beef (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler less than 4 hours, ice added, operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, multiple items held on time with no time marked.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line by smoker, rice (90F - Hot Holding). Rice in pan on top of warmer less than 4 hours. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator not able to locate. Provided operator with English and spanish handouts. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom, operator supplied. 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. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken and egg rolls prepared three days prior per operator,not dated.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).