FIRST WOK IN GAINESVILLE INC
5168 SW 34 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-376-6693
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in the cook line cold table, 46°. Ice was added.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. In wok: chicken plated at (133F - Cooking). Employee returned to wok and cooked chicken to. (176F - Cooking).
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone charging on grinder. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle contacting corn starch and sugar. Employee removed for cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
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Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pliers on shelf over reach-in prep cooler. Operator moved to proper storage area.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the left make table: raw chicken 46°, beef 44°, chicken 46°, shrimp 46°. The thermostat was reset to 34, and ice was used to reduce in temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : multiple bulk items lacking a clear/visible description.
Jul 29, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed : 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented, by the back door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : food pans in the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. The pans were removed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to repair cracked lid for bulk rice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : wet cloth under a cutting board on the prep line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed : single use sauce jug(hollow handle) cut and used to scoop rice. This was discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : multiple bulk items(including flour) not marked/labeled.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ceiling of the microwave has dried food debris on it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: in the bulk rice next to the walk-in cooler, scoop handle touching product. The handle was adjusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the reach-in cooler nearest the back door, the left hand door gasket is torn.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in the cook line cold table, 46°. Ice was added.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: raw cut chicken stored over shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. The eggs were moved away.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: fresh made chlorine bucket, blackened strip. Water was added to 100 ppm.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the walk-in cooler door handle with an accumulation of flour/grease on the backside of the handle.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: hot hold rice(148F) stored under mid kitchen hand wash sink. This was moved to the walk-in cooler.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink had 2 pans and 3 utensils in it. All were moved to dish.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the front line equipment handles have buildup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a shoulder bag, stored over bulk flour in back storage. This was moved to a chair.
Faucet/handle/not operable or missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the front line hand wash sink hot water handle cannot be turned on.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed: on the gas powered hot water heater, a plastic bag and containers. These were removed.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw, portioned meat in the reach-in freezer, stored in non food grade bags. These were removed, items to be stored in a food pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sauce/glaze at 83F on the shelf by the back door. This was moved into the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 2cut jugs behind the cook line. These were discarded.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed a box of cloths stored next to the hot water heater, and a sponge stored on top. These were moved to cleaning.
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