KING'S WOK
5363 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-816-8187
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 10 live roaches on paper towels as they were dispensing at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, Approximately 6 roaches under food preparation counter on slicer, 1 live roach on wall near 3-compartment sink, 2 live roaches run across floor under glass door reach in cooler at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006676 | Jan 25, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Location:In walk in cooler Product diced pork inside non food grade bag
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler: shrimp, pork, chicken, and sliced vegetables.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use gallon container, cut in half used as scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on hat.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line back panel of the clock wise door, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in hand sink at front counter, operator removed containers from hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on kitchen floor, operator removed bucket of sauce from floor.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded chicken in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top units on cook line.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by 3-compartment sink.
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 operator written procedures to print.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit across from cooking woks.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on cook line floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food on shelves in kitchen on cook line and food preparation area.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of salt in dry storage, operator covered.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler.
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 10 live roaches on paper towels as they were dispensing at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, Approximately 6 roaches under food preparation counter on slicer, 1 live roach on wall near 3-compartment sink, 2 live roaches run across floor under glass door reach in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in 7nits on cookline, also counters and shelves in kitchen.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
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.