EAST WOK
2002 SR 19 STE 110, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-9010
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Pasta (48F - Cooling)
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator has plumbers that are working on water leak in the back of the restaurant. The plumbers have turned off the water main to the restaurant. Plumbers got done and turned the water main back on. The establishment now has potable running water in all areas and the restroom is back opened..
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. Raw Chicken over Pork egg roll in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for use. No running water in restroom. Operator has plumbers that are working on water leak in the back of the restaurant. The plumbers have turned off the water main to the restaurant. Plumbers got done and turned the water main back on. The establishment now has potable running water in all areas and the restroom is back opened. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint**
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs on top of cooked pasta. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind Roasting oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior. Reach in freezer interior
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Pasta (48F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stacked too high in container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - wd40 stored with bulk powered sugar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - sweet and sour chicken prepared two days prior.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - utensil stored in 79° water.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hood
Mag tag Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in freezer door gasket
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp stored over sauces in buckets in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic in oil 74° held over 4 hours above 41°. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - white cutting board on line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door open at the time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp stored over sauce buckets.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - sweet and sour chicken prepared day prior. - general chicken prepared day prior.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone stored above make line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - backdoor open at the time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - drink in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - stored next to cans of pineapple
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw pork stored over prepared vegetables
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic in oil 54°, per operator garlic was out of refrigeration 30 minutes. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - pan stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -back pack and jacket stored on shelf in dry storage area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.
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.