HONG KONG WOK
2919 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL #D, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-683-0688
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026042674 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2024048180 | Jul 22, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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 handling cell phone then engaged in preparing food and then handled containers of food without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing techniques operator explained to employee. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator removed stainless steel bowl from a container of potato starch and washed and rinsed at single compartment sink then placed to air dry without sanitizing. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored over sliced cabbage and onions. Observed in low boy cooler raw pork stored over RTE hoisin sauce. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in freezer a container of raw chicken stored on top or a container of raw pork. Operator stored correctly.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl with no handle use to dispense potato starch. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cook line and storage shelves
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container the scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food like debris. Advised operator to clean and sanitize.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cornstarch and rice lids soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of sliced cabbage,sliced onions, wontons,raw shrimp, cooked broccoli not covered.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched garbage can while cleaning/rinsing, then handled containers of food and clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with Operator who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed food prep/storage sheet tray at single compartment prep sink, then placed to dry/store without sanitizing. Advised Operator to setup triple sink and properly sanitize dishes.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic bag of raw comminuted pork stored over ready to eat wonton wrappers. Operator moved raw comminuted pork.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure (inside walk-in cooler) not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Advised Operator to replace soiled cardboard.
Reach-in cooler (double door low boy) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice, cut cabbage, cooked noodles, cooked broccoli stored uncovered. At walk-in freezer; ready to eat wontons stored uncovered. Advised Operator to cover items.
Visibly soiled cardboard used to line non-food contact shelves. Advised Operator to remove soiled cardboard, clean/sanitize shelves.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over/with food products to be served to customers. Operator removed medicine.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/hair and then handled clean equipment, utensils and food while preparing for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Floors under/behind cooking equipment heavily soiled with buildup of debris/soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
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(s) in contact with sugar/flour. Operator removed scoops.
Water draining onto floor surface. At cook line hand wash sink; water draining onto floor surface. Operator repaired, draining properly.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped 1/6 pan of raw chicken stored over ready to eat flour moo shu wraps. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line shelf over flip top cooler; raw shell eggs (78F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held at room temperature less than 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line Flip top cooler; cooked shrimp (49F - Cooling 12:10pm/49F - Cooling 12:45pm); cooked pork (50F - Cooling 12:10pm/50F - Cooling ); cooked chicken (52F - Cooling 12:10pm/52F - Cooling 12:45pm). Operator stated items cooling since 11am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Cut cabbage (53F - Ambient Cooling 12:10pm/53F - Ambient Cooling 12:45pm). Operator stated cabbage was cut at 11am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice/moved items to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand wash sink blocked by cardboard box over sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped plastic containers of raw chicken stored over portioned bag of ready to eat noodles. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; carton of raw shell eggs stored on make top over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand wash sink blocked by cardboard box placed over sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At cornstarch storage container; scoop handle buried in flour. Operator removed.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Emailed one
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard box and pans stored on top of hand sink on cook line. Manager removed both.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent at front counter.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Table tiles next to prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry food storage area. Employee moved bag to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with rice. Employee stored scoop handle above rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rest room door interior section. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By rice cooker. Manager put in sanitizer solution.
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.