ASIAN WOK
5651 E FOWLER AVENUE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.988.8889
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags being used to stored food in the freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on shelves in walk in cooler.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store cooked food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish washing area.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils used to scoop food in a cup of water temping 91F. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler and warmer exterior.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the kitchen on the cook line and dish washing area.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over peeled ready to eat onions in the walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with the operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine being soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot holding unit being soiled with grease and food debris. Observed the gaskets to the walk in cooler being soiled with a black mold like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris on the wall near the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near the handwashing sink in the hall.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled card board being used on the floor in front of the dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks being stored on the speed rack near the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to scoop rice that is being hot held on the cook line. Manager removed bowl.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the hot holding unit near the cook line. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris build up. Observed a small fan being soiled with grease build up on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the dry storage and by the dish machine being soiled with food debris.
May 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Verified previously approved plans. Operator added coolers in dining area and added ice machine in server area, along with prep table and microwave.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
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. Emailed copy to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut plastic jug hanging in front of hand sink. Operator moved jug out of way
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Verified previously approved plans. Operator added coolers in dining area and added ice machine in server area, along with prep table and microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area. Emailed sign to operator
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed several soiled plastic jugs that were cut and being used as scoops.manager discarded one
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in freezer. Operator began rearranging food correctly.
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.
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. Did not observe proof for all employees. Owner had employee sign agreement form.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup wit no handle in large bag used to scoop food product. Operator removed bowl.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored with handles pointed down.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor. Manager placed the oil on shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.