LUCKY WOK
2108 SADLER SQ, Fernandina FL 32034 · 904-261-2555
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 45 rodent droppings in establishment: in the back dry food storage area adjacent to kitchen, inspector observed approximately 31 rodent droppings on floor, and under triple sink in kitchen, inspector observed approximately 14 rodent droppings.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070447 | Sep 9, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2017017183 | Apr 6, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one dented can of applesauce and one dented can of ketchup both dented along seem at top of can.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler next to fryers, non-food grade paper towel used in bottom of container of sliced green onions.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In small reach in freezer on cook line, ice cubes and raw breaded shrimp stored in plastic to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw chicken stored over uncovered raw vegetables in water. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Also, in stand up reach in cooler near three compartment sink, bowl of raw octopus stored on top of container of raw vegetables in water. Operator moved raw octopus.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw beef stored under raw chicken. Operator moved raw beef above raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, fried chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken was out for orders then put back into walk-in cooler.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Tube of chlorine test strips expired 11/2018. Employee stated they will order new ones today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bag of flour and bag of rice ion cook line, to go bowls used as scoops. Operator removed bowls.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage room, one dented can of applesauce and one dented can of ketchup both dented along seem at top of can. Both cans stored with other cans. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Various employee food items in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator removed it.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust/mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler two buckets of sauces on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice cooker, multiple spoons stored in standing water at a temperature of 84F. Employee dumped out water.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with black residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, box of single service cups on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of flour, msg, salt not labeled in establishment. Operator labeled all containers.
Apr 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of applesauce and 2 cans of bamboo shoots with heavy denting along the seams in dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Chicken moved to bottom shelf. Also, open raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on counter in kitchen at 77F. Per operator, chicken left out on the counter for approximately 30 minutes and was moved to the walk-in cooler. After approximately 15 minutes, temperature dropped to 64F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose next to the mop 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 and DBPR HR 5030-904.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink behind front counter. Operator brought paper towels.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used on shelf holding sauces.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available. Operator did not know how to print license, instructions given to create the account online.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can of applesauce and 2 cans of bamboo shoots with heavy denting along the seams in dry storage room on shelving. Operator removed all cans from rest of supply.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in far right reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on kitchen prep table. Operator moved cell phone.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink is soiled. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust/debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water at 88F by soups. Operator removed bowl.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can near handwash sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler are soiled.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored on top of take out containers. Operator moved leaf blower.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of Hunts tombstone ketchup dented around the seem. Observed 2 cans of bean sauce dented around the seem.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in same pan making contact with cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed all shelled eggs. Bowl uses to put raw meet in sitting on top of beans and carrots in reach in cooler, no sign of contamination Operator removed the bowl.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet and sour chicken (56F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp taken 30 min later 43F Cabbage 53F on food prep table in kitchen area, reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemicals stored over food prep table by back door in kitchen area. All chemicals moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose in kitchen by badk door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on lower shelf of food prep table heavily stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area block by speed rack. Rack moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop used in corn starch bag operator removed the scoop.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the kitchen area. Operator removed all cardboard.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license no displayed, operator stated they she no longer receives her license in the mail, operator was educated on how to print out her own license and told that the state no longer mails them out.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating soup at food prep table on prep line. Employee moved food to a designated area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food found stored in walk in cooler, operator removed from. Personal food found stored in reach in cooler at beginning of cook line. Operator removed food from cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Operator moved. Observed multiple auto tools above prep table at end of cook line. Operator removed all items and placed them in a designated area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors are missing multiple tiles.
Floor walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceilings vents covered in dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers are soiled with old food debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Multiple wet towels not in use laying on prep table on cook line. Operator removed all rags.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and placed in bulk bin not labeled. Operator put a label on the bin.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table across from cooking area, cut cabbage 66F. Cabbage placed on table approximately 30 minutes prior. Cabbage moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by containers of sauce. Containers moved and stored correctly.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Cardboard removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by flip top cooler in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten watermelon slice on prep table in kitchen. Melon discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet by back prep sink in kitchen where green hose is attached.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook in kitchen washing hands in triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards below prep table in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple shelves in walk in freezer and dry storage areas.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee food items stored in reach in coolers and dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in cooler is torn.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has sixteen (16) seats but only licensed for eight (8). Inspector emailed Seating Change Evaluation Form.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen are cracked.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on shelf above soup station in kitchen. Containers inverted.
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal cell phone and immediately handled clean pot without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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. Cook on cook line touching cooked vegetables for to go order. Cook stopped and washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near triple sink, pan of raw chicken stored over ready to eat soup. In walk in cooler, pans of raw chicken and raw beef stored over buckets of ready to eat sauces. Items moved and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 45 rodent droppings in establishment: in the back dry food storage area adjacent to kitchen, inspector observed approximately 31 rodent droppings on floor, and under triple sink in kitchen, inspector observed approximately 14 rodent droppings.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet in back kitchen where green hose is attached.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit could be provided.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple shelves in kitchen lined with cardboard.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of prep table in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working with food in kitchen. Both employees put hats on.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for eight (8) seats, but has sixteen (16). Inspector emailed Seating Change Evaluation Form.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple plastic spoons in water 81F by rice warmer in kitchen. Spoons discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee water bottles stored in reach in cooler by front counter. Bottles discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels on floor in back storage area of kitchen. Towels moved and stored correctly.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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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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. Cooked pork pulled from freezer, not dated
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer floor, bag of shrimp skin. Discarded
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cup jug used as scooper, discarded
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice under unit.
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.