GOLDEN WOK USA INC
3545 1 ST, Bradenton FL 34208
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale.observed egg rolls and cooked rice past its 4 hour limit on cooks line.Person in charge discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023033232 | Apr 19, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2023007487 | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed egg rolls and cooked rice past its 4 hour limit on cooks line.Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on reach in cooler cooks line cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); krab (62F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been filled above the fill line for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale.observed egg rolls and cooked rice past its 4 hour limit on cooks line.Person in charge discarded.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk-in cooler pork from freezer not date marked. Person in charge stated it was pulled from the freezer on 4/14/26 and date mark accordingly.
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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 in walk-in cooler cooked pork not date marked. Person in charge stated it was cooked on 4/11/26 and date marked accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice,corn starch and soy sauce. Person in charge removed all bowls.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from 3 compartment sink.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice,corn starch and soy sauce. Person in charge removed all bowls.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee open beverage on food preparation table. Person in charge removed can soda.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist band. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored above food Food prep table in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken above Raw shell egg. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (65F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated it had been out on the food table for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by rice bins and food cart. Person in charge moved rice bins and food cart.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.observed in walk-in cooler frozen cooked pork with no date mark. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/9/25 and pulled from freezer on 3/11/25 and date marked accordingly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed I walk-in cooler cooked pork not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/9/25 and date marked accordingly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ojectionable odors in back kitchen area by dry storage and mop sink of the establishment.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer stored pork and cheese Rangoons not covered. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. *
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed knife. Person in charge washed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Objectionable odors in back kitchen area by dry storage and mop sink of the establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line and dry storage in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge inverted single service items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in cooler stored chicken and pork not covered. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in front Reach in cooler across from cash register raw Chicken over cut vegetables and single serving sauces. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee put on hat with gloves on and failed touch a single service container. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee discarded SS container,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler Garlic in Oil (47F - Cold Holding). Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes when they placed them in the cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm) Person in charge diluted and retested Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine Retested 100ppm)
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main kitchen area over half of the hot holding unit well soiled cardboard. Educated Person in charge on Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Person in charge removed cardboard and washed and sanitized surfaces.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line and dry storage in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge inverted single service items.
Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in cooler stored Chicken and Seafood not covered. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area, employee put on hair restraint,put on gloves and grabbed a single service container for a food order. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from Wok station, Cooked Pork (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Noodles (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (52F) Person in charge stated that they were closed on 9/26/23 and that the food was put in approximately 11:30 am on 9/26/26 and has been in Reach in cooler approximately 1.5 hours. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed all items from Reach in cooler and placed in Walk in cooler. Person in charge called for repair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back area of main kitchen Handwashing sink with soiled dishes and utensils. Person in charge removed all and washed hand washing sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line and dry storage in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge inverted single service items.
Stored Chicken not covered in upright Reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Person in charge covered Chicken.
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