MR WOK
8443 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34238 · 941-210-3306
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.Printed for Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed beef, dumplings, and other food items in to go bags in reach in freezers.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed chlorine bucket on floor and over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles missing in front of three compartment sink.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Chest freezer with ice buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled reach in cooler single door near front fryer.
Nov 3, 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. Observed chicken, pork, and won tons in reach in freezer in non food grade to go bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking on stored refrigerator foods.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles missing in front of triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
Jul 16, 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Observed employee crack shell eeggs then proceed to touch utensils and cook without handwashing. Educated employee and manager.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Observed beef directly inside to go bags in reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking on any food stored.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed can and deli container without handle used for rice and cornstarch. Operator removed.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed rusted bottom on dumpster.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles missing in front of triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken and beef in to go bags in reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bucket and scrubbing sponge in hand sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink next to triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in bulk sugar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles missing in front of triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dumplings and pasta stored in non food bags in coolers and freezer,
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken and beef stored over sauces in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle in bulk sugar container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed no hair restraint on cooks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles missing across from triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection 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.Observed Pork and other foods stored in non food grade bags. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.Emailed in Chinese to operator, printed one in English for Manager who signed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cooked chicken stored in cardboard lids. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles missing in front of reachin freezer across from triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of buckets various sauces on floor outside walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed chicken and other foods stored in non food grade to go bags in freezer and Reachin Cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket above 200ppm. Corrected to 200ppm.
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.Printed for Manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hws by triple sink blocked by chair and buckets.Manager moved.
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed and employees read and signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking of any food in any refrigerated or frozen areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers used without handles in sugar, flour, and cornstarch. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed 6 trays of cooked chicken cooling on cardboard lids. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 floor tiles missing in front of triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed sugar bucket by triple sink, bean sprouts and soy sauce in Walkin Cooler, all stored on floor. Employee corrected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed multiple wet towels not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager placed in bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.