WOK HOUSE
12630 BEACH BLVD #3, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 5651171
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects between walk-in-cooler and prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in walk in freezer -not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from wok station and walk-in-cooler gasket soiled.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from wok station torn. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, gasket on reach in freezer nearest back door torn. Also, handle on reach in freezer nearest back door in disrepair/ missing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs stored on handle at wok station. Employee removed tongs to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler, reach in freezers, and reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled. Also, multiple filters,in hood area above fryers and wok station soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored rice and flour in dry food storage are uncovered. Operator covered both foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in large pot of standing water in triple sink. Operator turned running water on.
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing triple sink, started to handle clean utensils at prep area without washing hands in between changing tasks. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects between walk-in-cooler and prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked chicken in reach in freezer next to food storage shelf. Operator removed cooked chicken to properly store.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature of shelled eggs (55F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator had eggs on counter in prep area and placed in cooler when inspector arrived. Operator stated he will keep eggs in cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tso chicken, chicken wings, pork eggroll (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler behind POS. Items placed in cooler this morning. Operator turned down cooler to chill foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of kitchen blocked with stack of cardboard. Operator removed card board.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in unisex restroom. Operator replenished soap.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Employee placed container of oil on shelf to properly store.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing above wok station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers 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. Drill and hammer stored next to food on storage shelf and clean containers on shelf in prep area. Operator removed both tools to properly store.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage, cooked chicken, cooked pork, raw shrimp (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Observed ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 46F-47F. Operator stated they had a food delivery this morning and cooler door was left open.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 46F-47F. Operator stated it was because they had a food delivery earlier. Observed torn gasket on walk-in-cooler door.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw fish stored in direct contact of a non food grade bag in reach in deep freezer across from dry food storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ready to eat egg roll wrappers in walk in freezer -not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shrimp stored above ready to eat ice- not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed raw beef and raw shrimp to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage, cooked chicken, cooked pork, raw shrimp (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Observed ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 46F-47F. Operator stated they had a food delivery this morning and cooler door was left open.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 46F-47F. Operator stated it was because they had a food delivery earlier. Observed torn gasket on walk-in-cooler door.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler door across from wok station next to prep table torn. Also gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, gasket on reach-in freezers and inner side of lid of same reach in freezers in back of kitchen in disrepair/ torn/ cracked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored in trip,e sink without running water. Operator removed raw chicken and placed in nearby cooler to continue thawing.
Nov 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw shrimp stored in direct contact of non food grade thank you bag. Operator removed raw shrimp and placed in a food grade baggie.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled. Also, holster of can opener at prep table soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of reach in freezer to prep foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on bottom of prep shelf next to clean supplies. Operator removed employee cell phone to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and on reach in freezer soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above wok station soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sealed packages of Single use to go bags stored on floor under table behind front counter area.
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of double black soy sauce on dry food storage shelf dented and crimped on rims of cans and one at seam of can. Stop Sale
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed shrimp to properly store.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and raw chicken stored above unwashed broccoli in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed broccoli to properly store.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Three cracked eggs stored with shelled eggs on flat on cook line. Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer and cleaner stored next to plastic bottles of soda next to display case in front dining area. Operator removed bottles of sanitizer and cleaners to properly store
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink after handling raw foods.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting,board,on flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station has multiple grooves/ knife marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on prep table and on dry food storage shelf next to walk in freezer. Operator removed employee cell phones from both areas.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lids on reach in deep freezers taped with cardboard, not designed or constructed in durable manner. Also, multiple bins/ containers torn and or melted, not designed or constructed in durable manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in deep freezers in back of kitchen area soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple Stored foods in walk in freezer and walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered foods in both coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken being thawed in triple sink in standing water. Operator turned on running water over chicken.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cutting raw chicken without gloves then proceeded to cut Krab stick. Inspector intervened and manager spoke to employee on proper hand washing.
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. Observed employee cutting Krab stick from reach in cooler with are hands. Manager coached employee on washing hands and what sink to use.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment stored on top of hot water tank. Manager discarded pesticide.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 6 cracked shell eggs with Raw shell eggs In use.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler Cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet sour chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager Stated that all foods were made prior day at 7pm and stored in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach cooler on cook line Beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated was placed in cooler at 12pm. Manager placed ice on top of TCS foods. Observed in walk-in cooler Cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet sour chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager Stated that all foods were made prior day at 7pm and stored in cooler. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on rack with food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Observed cutting board deeply grooved located on the reachin cooler at the entrance of cook line.
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