HOT WOK
1887 KNOX MCRAE DR, Titusville FL 32780
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in front of chest freezer behind cook line. 1 rodent dropping on water heather Total = 6 droppings Operator pick up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025028052 | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2016052010 | Aug 19, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $920 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepped two days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it during inspection
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. across kitchen
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor by mop sink area. Operator removed
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef steak sitting to thaw on triple sink. Operator removed to walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store cooked chicken in reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over French fries and cheese wonton in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil stored on make table at 58F for 1hr15 min. Operator placed in freezer. New temp 41F.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler shelves
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat wonton in chest freezer. Operator removed.
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 above raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw pork in tall freezer by walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Can opener blade soiled
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. Operator was provided with a copy.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought food safe sanitizer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items cooked and prepared on site not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet completely shut off in public restroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used in rice container to scoop rice. Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned up
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Food stored on floor. Rice container and salt container stored on floor in kitchen. Operator picked up
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour, sugar and rice. Operator corrected
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a copy, operator posed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in walk in cooler Hood filters soiled with grease
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over ready to eat sweet and sour chicken in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder unlabeled. Operator labeled flour.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Operator took the the can opener blade to 3 compartment sink to get clean
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed bowl
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door and Walk in cooler ceiling tile damage and miss do too water damage from roof
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still posted up 4/1/2025
Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled and starting to rust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tiles over walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on walk in cooler shelves
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 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 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over rice cakes in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over book choy in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bbq sauce in walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in front of chest freezer behind cook line. 1 rodent dropping on water heather Total = 6 droppings Operator pick up
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paints stored over rice on rack by exit door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by buckets
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Both thermometers out of batteries.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tiles over walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Zap light on top of chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac filter has debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on walk in cooler shelves
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over green peppers. Operator moved the green peppers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by buckets and Fryer oil. Operator cleared area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator replaced.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee S. Wang expired 2/25/25.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler Floor tiles in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multi gallons of Fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen by walk in cooler. Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multi gallons of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between counter in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers and freezer. Walk in shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Front reach in cooler unit at fry station, raw chicken sticks stored over cooked on suite ready to eat chicken wings, corrected
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over wok station. Door Gaskets on make tables soiled. Prep table holding rice cooking unit soiled old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.interior of reach in freezer unit with old food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat cooked pork in walk in cooler,corrected
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Change of ownership, no proof of any food safety training has taking place to date.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. All thru food prep area
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Non working chest freezer stored outside, door needs removed. Pallets, 5gal buckets and other wood items need removed from outside area.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable.
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.