WOK A HOLIC
5100 N 9 AVE #J940, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850.748.0024
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025083440 | Oct 30, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $120 |
| 6--2023052060 | Sep 5, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 6--2023052754 | Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $400 |
| 6--2017041632 | Aug 14, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $800 |
| 6--2017007646 | Feb 8, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 | $400 |
| 6--2017004227 | Jan 24, 2017 | Feb 14, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding around walk-in cooler exterior is in disrepair and rust pitted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under chemical shelf by back door, and 3 around floor drain by door to serving area from kitchen. Operator cleaned up remains during inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak of washed and cut broccoli and cabbage in reach-in cooler on cook line. Manager moved vegetables over to not be under raw steak.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under chemical shelf by back door, and 3 around floor drain by door to serving area from kitchen. Operator cleaned up remains during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under cooling racks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler and under soda boxes are have built up food debris, and floor by friers is soiled with grease build-up mixed with standing water.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor throughout establishment. Operator moved buckets on top of crates.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and friers are soiled with grease.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in reach-in cooler sitting over washed and cut broccoli and cabbage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Containers of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed, uncooked broccoli in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor near back door. Operator retrieved crate to bring oil off ground.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken by fryers stored at 53f for 30 minutes.
Food stored on floor. Containers for chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used for rinsing can. Operator removed can during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop for soy sauce in chicken. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken hot holding at 120f for 5 minutes. Operator turned temperature up on heat well.
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/
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork egg rolls at front hot holding line at 115f for 1 hour. Fried chicken in kitchen sitting above fryers at 120f for less than 30 minutes.
Floor in walk in cooler is soiled/has accumulation of mold like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roach in the following locations: 1 live roach on cutting board in kitchen, cutting board stored on shelf. 1 live roach inside ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on soda box in in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall left side of oven in kitchen. 1 live roach underneath steam table inside shelf in front kitchen. 1 live roach on floor underneath shelf in kitchen by back exit door. 2 live roaches on wall next to circuit breaker box in kitchen. 1 live roach on rice bin in kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut cabbage.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handle raw chicken and wash hands inside three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on sides of fryers.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food containers in back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line.
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken held on cook line at 60F for less than 30 min. Operator put chicken in ice to cool off quickly. Out of temp for approximately 2 hours: Ambient Shell eggs 49f (temperature taken at 2pm), raw chicken on top shelf (taken at 2pm) 46f/48f/49f.(Taken at 3pm): 47/48/47F. Chicken at bottom right shelf 48/48/48f. Cooler ambient temperature at 2pm 49F, door was maintained shut for 1 hour, ambient temperature dropped 5 degrees to 44F. Noodles 49f.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken held at 66f for 10 minutes. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler to cool for reheat.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash station in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator supplied soap at station during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with holes next to walk in cooler. Broken tiles above walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
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.