DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOT WOK

Post Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Riverside
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: 3650802

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919603

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food-contact shelves throughout kitchen and in walk-in cooler.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's restroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler on cook line.
  • 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 cell phone stored on top shelf of rear prep station near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; 2 containers of soy sauce stored on floor near rear prep table. 1 box of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door of kitchen with no self-closing device.
  • 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 under wire rack at rear of kitchen. Containers had labels above them but did not match corresponding product within.
  • 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 raw shrimp in walk-in freezer. 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 raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 78-88F at front of cook line and at end of cook line. Employee added time markings upon inspectors arrival, and person in charge stated food items are returned to walk-in cooler if not used. Per person in charge food items were removed from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior. Food items were returned to walk-in cooler for cooling. Cooked egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked rangoons, cooked broccoli, cooked noodles, cut cabbage, fried rice (78-88F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed person in charge unable to provide chemical test kit for in use chlorine solutions.
  • 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 4 employees hired more than 60 days prior with no state approved food handler certification.
  • 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 cream cheese mix for rangoons with no date marking when it was prepared.

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766288

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762195

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear container with no handle used as scoop for soup in steam table. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee food stored on prep table near cut cabbage and cooked noodles for guests. Person in charge removed employee food from prep table and placed in designated area. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 out of 4 food handlers with no hair restraints.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on all reach in cooler doors on cook line. Soiled gaskets and frame on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters above cook line.
  • 14-52-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed non food grade drill w/ paint mixture attachment used as a mixer. Person in charge removed drill and placed in personal vehicle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef stored on wire rack in walk-in cooler with no protective covering. Person in charge removed raw beef rom walk-in freezer and placed in container. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed; raw beef stored on prep table thawing at room temperature with no running water. Raw chicken stored in three compartment sink thawing at room temperature with no running water. Person in charge placed all food items under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Person in charge placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of soy sauce with visible dent on top and bottom seams.
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and operating without a license.
  • 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 walk-in freezer.
  • 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. 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; raw chicken at temperature of 50F and cooked chicken at temperature of 57F person in charge stated was removed from walk-in cooler 3 hours prior and being held on time as a public health control. No time stamps or time as a public health control paperwork observed. Person in charge moved food items to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (71F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; cooked chicken at temperature of 110F in fryer basket on cook line. Cooked rice at temperature of 92F stored in bowl at bottom shelf of steam table. Egg drop soup at temperature of 106F stored under steam table on bottom shelf. Person in charge stated all food items were cooked two hours prior. Person in charge stated all food items were intended to be held hot before service and moved food items to wok for reheating to minimum temperature of 165F. Cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding); Egg drop soup (106F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (92F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in corner of establishment near dry storage.