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HOT WOK

HOT WOK has 10 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 10 reports on file

Post Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Riverside
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13457238

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee yogurt stored on top of cooked pork located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense cooked rice. Repeat Violation
  • 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 phone stored on freezer located in front of 3 Compartment sin. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp stored in container of water stored on top of 3 compartment sink. Manager turned water slowly on frozen shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Manager removed and hung mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked breaded chicken (70F - Cold Holding) located next to fryers. Manager removed and stored back in reach in cooler. Manager stated was brought out at open 11am. Corrected On-Site

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13456828

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 19 flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables, lids to flour. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed total of 3 flying insects in kitchen area. Admin Complaint

7/9/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10951841

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use towel under cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and proceeded to prepare food. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 19 flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables, lids to flour. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without hand soap. Manager used dish soap for hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8823043

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed eating on prep table over equipment and on freezer. Observed employee drink stored on prep table of kitchen. Manager removed drink from table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 phone stored on prep table of kitchen. Manager removed phone and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour without labels. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with bare hands portion cooked noodles touch pants and proceeded to prepare food with out washing hands properly. Inspector spoke to manager regarding proper hand washing.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table pork (48F - Cold Holding)in large container. Manager stated they kept out for orders. Manager placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-16-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed certified food manager unable to answer basic question regarding food allergens. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8822807

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed still the same all employees expired. Admin Complaint

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8733035

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl In container of rice, used to dispense without a handle. Manager removed cup from rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on Cook line door gasket, torn. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on flip top cooler not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of flour without label. Manager placed label on flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shell eggs on cooking cart at room temperature. Manager stated they have been out for 2 hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-16-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed food manager unable to answer questions about eight food allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight food allergens, and big 6 food borne illnesses.Corrected On-Site 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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Warning

1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8444436

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 int, 7 basic

  • 29-27-4:Basic - Blocked mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed items stored in mop, sink, blocking access to the mop sink.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on Cook line . Manager removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fliptop cooler on Cook line with cooler door gasket, torn.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled .
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on grill area . Manager removed, wet wiping cloth . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple large white containers, containing food without label. Manager will provide label for the large containers. 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 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.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed the hand wash sink broken not available for employees to use located at entrance of cook line. No other hand sink available except bathroom outside of kitchen. Manager stated that they use the three compartment sink and they have a bathroom. Warning

1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8594816

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 int

  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed the hand wash sink broken not available for employees to use located at entrance of cook line. No other hand sink available except bathroom outside of kitchen. Manager stated that they use the three compartment sink and they have a bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed hand sink at entrance of cook line still not working. **Time Extended**

1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8594901

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8354523

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks not wearing hair restraints while cook food on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main large stand alone reach in freezer interior soiled
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Found on cook line plastic jug cut in half and reuse as a scoop. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked egg roll stored uncovered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw steak stored over bag of cream cheese wontons in main reach in freezer. Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook handling raw chicken then washing his hands at the three compartment sink and then handling containers of food. Reviewed proper handwash with manager
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All individual cutting boards are heavily stained
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the end of the cook was being blocked with boxes. Manager moved box. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at the end of the cook line
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at the end of the cook line