HOT WOK
47 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, Jacksonville FL 32211
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
OCT 24
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APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016010018 | Feb 3, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer Raw bagged beef over egg rolls in walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, general chicken, steamed chicken and cooked pork no date marking in walk in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of Shrimp stored on floor of walk in freezer
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut plastic jug cut and used as a scooper, discarded
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 cases of raw chicken stored at triple sink to thaw, manager moved cases to walk in cooler
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with only cold water, hot water is turned off at hand sink
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cream cheese ragoons and cooked pork stored in used raw chicken boxes in walk in freezer
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Wontons in thank you Togo bags
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water was turned off, employee turned on hot water
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noddles
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. NO hot water at handsink in kitchen next to triple dishing sink. Employee turned on hot water
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scooper in salt
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple opened water bottling all prep tables
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and prep table, moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen covered with Dust Fan cover in walk in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut plastic cut and used as a rice scooper
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers of salt and flours not labeled
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over raw pork in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. General chicken 55-69f in reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for triple sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees on shift
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler no date marking
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in soy sauce,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks open water bottles and energy drink throughout the kitchen, discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hat
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and wall in back prep area next to walk in cooler. Knife removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on coolers -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors Back door left open, employee closed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple Cut jugs used as a scooper
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large green containers with white substances inside Soy sauce bucket with white substance inside States they are flour sugar and msg,
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Crab Rangoon stored in Walmart to go bags in chest freezer,removed from service
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Clear spray bottle with clear liquid not sure what's inside no label discarded
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in chopped onions used as a scooper, discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf of walk in freezer
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut and reused as a scooper, manager discarded
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 Paid at time of inspection
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, cooked chicken and cooked pork
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in soy sauces, cups in cut onions, manager moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Napa stored in gray cracked container in walk in cooler
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over Napa (cabbage) in walk in cooler Moved to store correctly
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Per management don't use to check temperature
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bourbon chicken cooked previous morning no date marking. Egg rolls
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in soy sauce
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pan of pork in walk in freezer under chicken, manager states personal foods
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. LARGE SOY SAUCE BUCKETS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. MANAGER LABELED SALT
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Prep raw chicken stored over prep onions on shelf in walk in cooler. Raw prep frozen chicken stored over raw prep frozen beef on speed rack in walk in Freezer. All items properly stored by employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink next to walk in Freezer. Employee removed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at make table reach in cooler on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink bottles stored on kitchen prep table. Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on front line next to cashier area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles in kitchen area chip
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line. Employee properly stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior fryer with grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on kitchen prep table. Employee removed
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.