GOLDEN WOK
5917 MANATEE AVE W #601, Bradenton FL 34209 · 9179162726
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 71 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area on can goods and approximately 12 on shelf next to 3 compartment sink over flour and sugar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025002721 | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2015034578 | Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed their kitchen ceiling tiles acoustic.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing on their plaza dumpster.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on the reach in freezer/cooler doors and the walk in cooler fan covers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with heavy rust buildup.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over carrots unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line with excess soil and grease.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at 2 door make station with cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen along wall next to back exit door. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above make station on cook line next to single serve containers. Employees put removed beverages.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelf in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 46F and raw chicken at 46F in 2 door flip top make station on cook line. Operator stated they had flip top open for approximately 20 minutes. Operator put ice on products and closed lids to rapidly cool products
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door handles soiled with excess grease and soil.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in all parts of the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door make station with cut marks.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under walk station along wall with excess grease and soil.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in front of handwashing sink. Operator moved soy sauce off the floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and edges of upright reach-in freezer across from mop sink with excess soil and black mold like substance. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door from kitchen with broken self closer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all wire shelves in walk-in cooler without covers rust pitted surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at 3 compartment sink with excess grease and soil.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
Mar 11, 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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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clear container on clean dish shelf.
Jan 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on bottom shelf of food prep table with sugar and salt bins with surface rust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of and dripping grease on hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Jan 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area on can goods and approximately 12 on shelf next to 3 compartment sink over flour and sugar.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on bottom shelf of food prep table next to salt and sugar bins. Operator removed degreaser.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above 2 door flip top with excess grease, dust and soil.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on bottom shelf of food prep table with sugar and salt bins with surface rust.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in 3 door reach - in cooler without date markings. Observed in reach in cooler at the end off cooks line next to fryers pork and chicken without date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as scoop in salt. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled and water stained.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on shelf above food prep surface. Employee removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stainless bowls on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building up of grease and soil on floors beneath food prep tables and below and next to smoker.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed water to other shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt touching product. Operator moved handle above salt.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of and dripping grease on hood filters.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed front entrance door with gaps around doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover top of smoker.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cookline.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line with no labels.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on rear exterior hose Bibb.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease receptacle placed on ground, no pad.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on some packaged items in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handles used in bulk sugar container. Operator removed.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass behind restaurant.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in rear freezer chest.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup on food tops around woks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed debris on shelf under steam table.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil on shelf below preparation table next to cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler across from woks.
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