Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GOLDEN WOK USA INC

3545 1 ST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3571266
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10725908
DBPR license5104541

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored above food Food prep table in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken above Raw shell egg. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (65F – Cold Holding)Person in charge stated it had been out on the food table for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by rice bins and food cart. Person in charge moved rice bins and food cart. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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.observed in walk-in cooler frozen cooked pork with no date mark. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/9/25 and pulled from freezer on 3/11/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed I walk-in cooler cooked pork not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/9/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over woks and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area, Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ojectionable odors in back kitchen area by dry storage and mop sink of the establishment.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer stored pork and cheese Rangoons not covered. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. *

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.