HOT WOK
Post Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Riverside
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
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 2/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (54F - Cold Holding); cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork wontons (45F - Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler. Operator said the door was opened and closed a lot today. We suggested to move things away from the door and switch to shallower pans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Pork wontons 45F, Raw chicken 45F, cooked chicken 45F, cooked shrimp 45F, cream cheese wontons 45F. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple foods using bowl or plastic tub without handle as scoop to dispense. Manager removed bowls/ cups from products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above the walk-in cooler.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots on shelf above dish area not inverted.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In reach in cooler when entering kitchen, employee had a bottle of water in the pan of tso chicken. Manager removed and throw away. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle in disrepair on cooler across from fryers. Also, Multiple gaskets torn on reach in coolers on cook line, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids for containers broken and cracked throughout kitchen and dry storage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of soy sauce on floor by mop sink. Two bags of onions on floor by back door.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife placed between end of cook line and flip top cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled on coolers, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Also, Heavy build up of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in restroom for employees and customers.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula and whisk in prep area in poor condition. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf by back door 1 can of pineapple juice dented on top. See Stop sale
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non grade To go bags being used in reach in cooler and freezer to hold food.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw Chicken stored above scallops in walk-in freezer not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shelled eggs stored above raw mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (54F - Cold Holding); cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork wontons (45F - Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler. Operator said the door was opened and closed a lot today. We suggested to move things away from the door and switch to shallower pans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic substance stored on top of cans in dry food storage next to back door. Manager discarded cigarette butt and partially smoked cigarettes from top of can.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink filled with plastic container, gloves and sealed bag of employees food. Manager removed items stored in hand wash sink.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored flour container by back door, to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open soda can in kitchen, then stored it above flip top cooler. Manager moved drink out of kitchen. 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. Above flip top cooler in kitchen, two employee phones and water bottle.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee cutting vegetables did not have hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of restroom in disrepair. Bottom of door torn and cracked. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to flip top cooler, knife in between prep table and cooler. Manager removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have excess build up of grease. Side of fryers have grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Upon entering kitchen, employee cutting mushrooms that were unwashed. Manager had employee clean mushrooms. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top cooler, cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken was in cooler overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken was in cooler overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink had dirty dishes in sink. Manager removed dishes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
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. Plastic bowl used as scoop for flour. Bowl discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over walk in cooler / walk in freezer.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager showed copy of license on phone and states will print/post. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small microwave in prep area of kitchen is cracked and peeling. Manager states he will purchase a new one. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area near rear exit door. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall behind wok station in kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.
- 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. Scoops for bulk flour, salt and rice. Scoops moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Mop sink. Exterior of bulk food storage containers for flour, salt, rice in back storage area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in triple sink. Manager removed water and placed shrimp in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of salt, sugar and msg in back dry storage area are not labeled.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of apples dented on rack near rear exit door. Can removed.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bulk containers for rice in back dry storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from wok station, raw pork stored over ready to eat bamboo shoots. In walk in cooler, raw beef stored over ready to eat beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by triple sink in kitchen has plastic tops stored inside. Tops moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
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 7/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning/ grease wastewater dumped onto ground. What appears to be old grease dumped in wood line behind grease receptacles behind building, per operator they can have area cleaned up within a week. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (52F,50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bamboo shoots (47F - Cold Holding); baby corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (55F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, per employees lids, and doors have been consistently opened for less then 2 hours prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bamboo shoots (49F - Cold Holding); baby corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (49F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, per operator lids have been consistently open for approximately 3 hours prior, operator called for service of cooler and turned the temperature of cooler down. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Cooked shrimp (46 - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); all items in top right hand section of flip top cooler on cook line, all other temperatures at or below 43F, per operator lid was consistently opened for no more then a couple of hours prior, employee put ice underneath container Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (52F,50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bamboo shoots (47F - Cold Holding); baby corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (55F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, per employees lids, and doors have been consistently opened for less then 2 hours prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bamboo shoots (49F - Cold Holding); baby corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (49F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, per operator lids have been consistently open for approximately 3 hours prior, operator called for service of cooler and turned the temperature of cooler down. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on cook line. Pork in walk in freezer. Boxes of cabbage in walk in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing out at room temp on rack in back storage area, operator placed pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee cutting raw chicken on cutting board on prep table in prep area then washed and rinsed boards and prep table but did not sanitize cutting boards or table top that had raw chicken juice on table, inspector spoke with employees, employees sanitized cutting board and table top. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator storing various animal products in grocery bags in walk in freezer. 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. Raw chicken stored over pork wonton on speed rack in walk in freezer, all items removed from original containers. Also raw chicken and raw beef stored over boxes of cabbage in walk in cooler. Also raw pooled eggs and raw shrimp stored over celery and wonton in bottom section of reach in cooler on cook line. operator began to rearrange all items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (52F,50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bamboo shoots (47F - Cold Holding); baby corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pork wonton (55F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, per employees lids, and doors have been consistently opened for less then 2 hours prior. 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. Egg rolls and General Tso fried chicken by fryers held on time, but establishment does not have any time markings, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).