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GOLDEN WOK

1366 NW 6 ST, Winter Haven FL 33881

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307345
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen behind and between equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed on sides of cook line equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white refrigerator on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 touching the flour, operator set the scoop up straight.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters cook line, operator has cleaning schedule for 4/29/26
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on blue lid covers on food containers in dry storage.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread cooked chain walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of cook line equipment. Also on food storage containers.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink next to entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of coolers Throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk containers of rice and flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of cook line. Onions on floor in a bucket in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler on cook line operator removed drink from cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on cook line operator turned face down.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in grocery bags In walk-in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor on cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided a copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided a copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cases of vegetable oil. Near the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the white refrigerator.
Basic/23-03-4

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.