ASIAN WOK AND GRILL
3314 SW 35 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.505.5757
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. The manager is trying to set up an On Line account, and is trying to pay over the phone.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser on opened case of soft drinks. Operator moved bottle to proper storage area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife stored between wall and electrical conduit next to back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened drink on shelf over case of opened chicken on kitchen prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to back door.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom and side of back screen door between door and frame.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of walk-in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris and slime. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Stored food not covered. Tofu in kitchen reach-in cooler not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler not covered.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front serving counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remixed to: (Chlorine 50ppm).
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Observed : the communal dumpster lid is open.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the cook line make table, chicken in a bowl above the frame of the cooling unit. This was placed there around 3:45. The bowl was moved below to the enclosed area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : chicken being moved from the top of the oven to inside the oven, 128°. The oven was turned on to reheat to 165°.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed : the white scoop used for cooked rice has melted spots on it, and deep grooves that are holding food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed : 5 gallon bucket of duck sauce on the floor by the back door.
Food stored outside. Observed : a 50 pound net bag of onions stored outside the back door. This was moved inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the exterior back door area has been used as a means to store unused/old equipment, mop bucket, wringer, dust pan, old jug and unsealed plywood. ALSO, there is build up of dirt/debris /grease at the back door.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the communal dumpster lid is open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : when the dining area drawer is opened, the knives and spoons are mixed with the food contact area facing the guest.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor by the back door has and accumulation of dried grease.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line, spiced chicken at 110-116°. This was brought to the flat top and reheated to 167°. The second pan/false bottom was removed so the pan would be in direct steam environment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed : cooked shrimp in the walk-in cooler, cooked yesterday per staff, no date. A date sticker was added.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 expired certificate.
soiled floors. Observed : under the oven the floor has dried grease build up.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the floor in the walk-in cooler, has a compromising separation between the metal sheets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : the guest accessed spoons in the dining room drawer, were not presented handle first. This was adjusted with a gloved hand.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed : a soiled apron stored on the dry goods rack, over guest food. This was by the back door.
Stored food not covered. Observed : cooked shrimp at 40° in the walk-in cooler, no cover. Plastic wrap was added. ALSO, cooked pasta in a bus tub in the walk-in cooler, 43°, no cover. A cover was added.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook staff scratch head, rub hands on apron and continue to work on the line touching handles, opening reach-in freezer and returning to the cook line no hand wash.
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: prep staff cutting raw chicken, no gloves. Gloves were added.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed: a paint style brush with a metal band used to baste sauce on chicken.
Food stored on floor. Observed: cases of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: frozen shrimp(28°) in standing water.
Unpackaged food/bulk food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed: bags of rice stored in the dining area, in plain view on the way to the restroom.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. The manager is trying to set up an On Line account, and is trying to pay over the phone.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: 2 fish at the 3 compartment sink, no label or packaging. Owner relates it is for employees only. This was not marked for employees. Fish is not on the menu.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: styrofoam cup on the back prep table.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed: bags of rice and other dry goods stored on shelves in the dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzles s soiled.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed: a whole fish in a pan at the 3 compartment sink. This was later identified as employee food. A label was added.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a cell phone stored over the cook line make table. The phone was moved to the bottom self.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloths under cutting boards.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: bone in meat in the kitchen, standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed: 2 cloths on the cook line cutting board, wet.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer at 20 ppm. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in a bus pan in the kitchen, cooked chicken 89-91F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken on the front line, 129F in the steam table. This was discarded.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of cooked chicken stored on top of the oven, 91-101F. This was placed back in the oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the 2 door reach-in freezer with an accumulation of debris on the lowest shelf.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint style brush with a hollow metal band used for basting. A hard plastic brush replaced it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored next to food in the kitchen. These were moved below.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the mop sink and hot water heater.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood over the oven has an accumulation of grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 bulk pans of chicken in the walk-in cooler, 39F, not covered.
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.