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HAPPI WOK

1252 COUNTY RD 1, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727.735.9195

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215819
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed near back door of establishment.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy medicine stored on shelf above prepped cabbage table on cook line.
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in reach in cooler next to cook line, operator moved raw beef. Raw beef over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to proper area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line and prep area. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can near cook line. Operator moved trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 14 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made yesterday not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of debris on handles of reach in freezers in storage area.
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards soiled on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf over prep table on cook line. Employees beverages stored next to prepped cabbage on prep table near rear exit.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to cabbage in back prep area. Operator moved phone over bag of rice.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved flour to proper area, box of oil stored on floor of dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup of reach in freezers in dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep tables on cook line. Operator moved knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of handwash sink soiled in rest room.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves of reach in coolers and freezers soiled with debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved vegetables to top shelf
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not date marked in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old grease on sides of kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Frozen chicken not covered in freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Frozen beef not covered in reach in freezer chest. Operator covered Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors and walls soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly landed on cutting board. Operator moved cutting board to warewashing area. 1 fly landed on knife handle. Operator moved knife to warewashing area. 1 fly in the kitchen. Operator killed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken above cooked chicken and containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl of rice in handwash sink. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels next to handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At the beginning of the inspection, employee handling food was not wearing a hair restraint. All employees put on hats.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce, onions and oil stored on the floor throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. Operator began relocating food items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both the front door and back door were open at the start of the inspections. Flies observed. Operator closed both doors.
Basic/35B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stored food not covered. Frozen chicken not covered in freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef sitting in counter partially thawed. Discussed proper methods with operator who put the beef under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors and walls soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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 stored over raw beef in stand up freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cooked food not covered in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Over the counter medication stored on upper shelf of cook line. Operator removed medicine to gain compliance.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed near back door of establishment.
High priority/35A-02-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, pork, chicken, dumplings operators was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above prep table. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - egg rolls, chicken beef, rice.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on counter of cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler shelves are made of wooden shelves / the pain worn.
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, prep table on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door on restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, dry storage walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler shelves, exterior of fixed equipment.
Basic/14-06-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched arm and portioned and fried chicken no hand wash. Second employee scratched arms and returned to cook line touching clean utensils, no hand wash.
High priority/12A-10-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took payment from customer touched cell phone and prepared a to go order no hand wash. Employee touched soiled egg crates and began food prep no hand wash. Employee touched soiled back door went outside and returned to work no hand wash.
High priority/12A-29-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer stored in bags not approved for food storage.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (74F - held on counter, second temperature 67F cooling at 12:24pm); cooked chicken (89F - holding in fryer basket over oil, unable to obtain second temperature ); egg rolls (67F - held on counter, second temperature 62F cooling); fried rice (110F - held on upper shelf over wok on cook line, second temperature 169F reheat) All foods had been held on counter less than 4 hours, the. Restaurant opened at 11:00am
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, prep table on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls, cooked pasta, cooked pork
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door on restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint involved in food prep.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, dry storage walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, soy sauce stored on floor near dry storage. Raw chicken stored on floor next to prep table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg crates being used as a method of draining oil from fried foods. No actual contamination observed
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- prepared vegetables x3 Dry storage- flour.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler shelves, exterior of fixed equipment.
Basic/14-06-4/Warning

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.