WOK A HOLIC
With 13 documented inspections, WOK A HOLIC in PENSACOLA has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5100 N 9 AVE #J940
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13564146
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under chemical shelf by back door, and 3 around floor drain by door to serving area from kitchen. Operator cleaned up remains during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: No dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13563035
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under chemical shelf by back door, and 3 around floor drain by door to serving area from kitchen. Operator cleaned up remains during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under cooling racks.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler and under soda boxes are have built up food debris, and floor by friers is soiled with grease build-up mixed with standing water.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor throughout establishment. Operator moved buckets on top of crates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and friers are soiled with grease.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak of washed and cut broccoli and cabbage in reach-in cooler on cook line. Manager moved vegetables over to not be under raw steak. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464671
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in reach-in cooler sitting over washed and cut broccoli and cabbage. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10831090
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor near back door. Operator retrieved crate to bring oil off ground. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under cutting board.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed, uncooked broccoli in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839056
Inspection Date: 7/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8750693
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop for soy sauce in chicken. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used for rinsing can. Operator removed can during inspection Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503389
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken hot holding at 120f for 5 minutes. Operator turned temperature up on heat well. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493011
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor in walk in cooler is soiled/has accumulation of mold like substance.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork egg rolls at front hot holding line at 115f for 1 hour. Fried chicken in kitchen sitting above fryers at 120f for less than 30 minutes.
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502443
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500919
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on sides of fryers.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food containers in back kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roach in the following locations: 1 live roach on cutting board in kitchen, cutting board stored on shelf. 1 live roach inside ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on soda box in in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall left side of oven in kitchen. 1 live roach underneath steam table inside shelf in front kitchen. 1 live roach on floor underneath shelf in kitchen by back exit door. 2 live roaches on wall next to circuit breaker box in kitchen. 1 live roach on rice bin in kitchen. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut cabbage.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handle raw chicken and wash hands inside three compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491700
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed 1 live roach on mop sink by back door. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8492886
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483448
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with holes next to walk in cooler. Broken tiles above walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken held on cook line at 60F for less than 30 min. Operator put chicken in ice to cool off quickly. Out of temp for approximately 2 hours: Ambient Shell eggs 49f (temperature taken at 2pm), raw chicken on top shelf (taken at 2pm) 46f/48f/49f.(Taken at 3pm): 47/48/47F. Chicken at bottom right shelf 48/48/48f. Cooler ambient temperature at 2pm 49F, door was maintained shut for 1 hour, ambient temperature dropped 5 degrees to 44F. Noodles 49f. **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. Cooked chicken held at 66f for 10 minutes. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler to cool for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash station in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator supplied soap at station during inspection. Corrected On-Site