HAPPY WOK
8595 BEACH BLVD STE# 348, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.620.0788
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on prep table next to microwave in kitchen area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025034496 | Jan 29, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in direct contact of flour inside flour bin container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table next to food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal purse and cell phone stored on prep table next to food
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer with torn gasket
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with food debris and grease build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and exterior oven soiled with food debris. Hood filters with grease build up
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pork at 32F stored thawing in room temperature on prep table
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red serving tray stored in hand wash sink on front line
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. White deep reach in freezer in kitchen area with duct tape on lid
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on prep table next to food
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor and door with ice build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves with build up food debris
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Ceiling tile missing over walk in cooler. Hole in ceiling tile in dining area
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. White deep reach in freezer in kitchen area with duct tape on lid
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table next to food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to food
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves with food debris encrusted
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken thawing at 29F on speed rack in kitchen. Employee place in walk in cooler
Feb 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on prep table next to microwave in kitchen area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 total roach egg casings in following areas of establishment: 5 roach casings on prep table next to microwave. 1 roach casing next to back storage to go container area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 16 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 1 dead on white cutting board in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of storage rack 2 dead on floor behind steam table 1 dead on back exterior of white deep reach in freezer 6 dead on floor behind reach in make table cooler 4 dead on prep table next to microwave 1 dead inside white to go container in back storage area
Jan 31, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on prep table next to microwave in kitchen area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 total roach egg casings in following areas of establishment: 5 roach casings on prep table next to microwave. 1 roach casing next to back storage to go container area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 16 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 1 dead on white cutting board in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of storage rack 2 dead on floor behind steam table 1 dead on back exterior of white deep reach in freezer 6 dead on floor behind reach in make table cooler 4 dead on prep table next to microwave 1 dead inside white to go container in back storage area
Jan 30, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on prep table next to microwave in kitchen area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 total roach egg casings in following areas of establishment: 5 roach casings on prep table next to microwave. 1 roach casing next to back storage to go container area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 16 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 1 dead on white cutting board in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of storage rack 2 dead on floor behind steam table 1 dead on back exterior of white deep reach in freezer 6 dead on floor behind reach in make table cooler 4 dead on prep table next to microwave 1 dead inside white to go container in back storage area
Jan 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Observed employee wiping hands on clothing and continue to handle to go containers to package food without washing hands
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking something from floor and discarded and then went to prepare food without washing hands
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on prep table next to microwave in kitchen area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 total roach egg casings in following areas of establishment: 5 roach casings on prep table next to microwave. 1 roach casing next to back storage to go container area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot at end of cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in hand wash sink next to ware washing area. Employee using hand wash sink on cook line to fill container with water to cook rice
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 16 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 1 dead on white cutting board in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of storage rack 2 dead on floor behind steam table 1 dead on back exterior of white deep reach in freezer 6 dead on floor behind reach in make table cooler 4 dead on prep table next to microwave 1 dead inside white to go container in back storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table next to food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees keys and purse stored on prep table next to food
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler. Floor soiled under cook line prep tables
Food stored on floor. Oil jug stored on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food residues. Food debris behind make table reach in cooler flip top lid
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls next to dry rice bins by hand wash sink is soiled
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on bib at end of cook wok line.
Aug 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan peas and carrots mixed, 1 pan cut cabbage, 1 pan krab sticks, 1 container baby carrots, 1 pan garlic and oil mixture and 1 pan raw shell eggs (77-81F - Cold Holding), all items stored in flip top and bottom reach in cooler on cook line and as per manager has been stored over night with no additional preparation. Manager stated unit was not working well pass 3 days and has called technician. No ambient thermometer. Inspector at 81F ambient temperature taking. Stop sale issued
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on bib at end of cook wok line.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan noodles, 1 pan cooked pork and 5 containers cooked dumplings (77-81F - Cooling), all items stored in flip top and bottom reach in cooler on cook line and as per manager has been stored over night with no additional preparation. Manager stated unit was not working well pass 3 days and has called technician. No ambient thermometer. Inspector at 81F ambient temperature taking. Stop sale issued
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start working and handling food and clean equipment without washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at ware washing area preparing water chest nuts from commercial container with bare hands to be stored for later used
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and not sanitized and place on cook line to be used. Operator has bleach but says don't like bleach on her utensils. Provided technical assistance
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over open sauces on shelf in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan peas and carrots mixed, 1 pan cut cabbage, 1 pan krab sticks, 1 container baby carrots, 1 pan garlic and oil mixture and 1 pan raw shell eggs (77-81F - Cold Holding), all items stored in flip top and bottom reach in cooler on cook line and as per manager has been stored over night with no additional preparation. Manager stated unit was not working well pass 3 days and has called technician. No ambient thermometer. Inspector at 81F ambient temperature taking. Stop sale issued 1 pan noodles, 1 pan cooked pork and 5 containers cooked dumplings (77-81F - Cooling), all items stored in flip top and bottom reach in cooler on cook line and as per manager has been stored over night with no additional preparation. Manager stated unit was not working well pass 3 days and has called technician. No ambient thermometer. Inspector at 81F ambient temperature taking. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan peas and carrots mixed, 1 pan cut cabbage, 1 pan krab sticks, 1 container baby carrots, 1 pan garlic and oil mixture and 1 pan raw shell eggs (77-81F - Cold Holding), all items stored in flip top and bottom reach in cooler on cook line and as per manager has been stored over night with no additional preparation. Manager stated unit was not working well pass 3 days and has called technician. No ambient thermometer. Inspector at 81F ambient temperature taking. Stop sale issued
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on bib at end of cook wok line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at ware washing area
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and phone on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor on cook line. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in Freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment's soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler fan covered soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer in back kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back kitchen area
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pan of prep chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler on shelf
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler linear on shelf is soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods uncovered in walk in cooler
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle cash and then return to prepare food no handle clean equipments with washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee run hot water only at three compartment sink area to wash soiled equipment with raw food stuck on blade with no soap and then put away to dry on drain board. Employee stated she does not wash using soap or using sanitizer to not damage the equipment and not to remove the lubricant. Provided technical assistance
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands at three compartment sink area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee use front line hand wash sink to wet towel and wipe down chairs in dining area
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In men's restroom
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed employee run hot water only at three compartment sink area to wash soiled equipment with raw food stuck on blade with no soap and then put away to dry on drain board. Employee stated she does not wash using soap or using sanitizer to not damage the equipment and not to remove the lubricant. Provided technical assistance
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep on Monday
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside make table reach in cooler on cook line
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer area
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. White reach in deep freezer with duct tape used to repair equipment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipments
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor at cook line area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind mop sink area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves and linear on shelf is soiled
Stored food not covered. Dry rice on shelf in kitchen area uncovered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust build up
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.