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LI'S HOT WOK CHINESE BUFFET

16400 US HWY 331 S STE A3 · FREEPORT · Walton County · FL 32439

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3650602
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13471664
DBPR license7602190

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in between prep sink and prep table. Observed operator step on roach and remove roach from floor and he asked employee to clean floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area on floor with mop. Operator stated establishment uses Orkin and they were out 2 or 3 days ago to service establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water stored in sink at sushi bar. Operator removed bucket from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sushi rice at sushi bar. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 9-30-25. Operator hung updated license certificate during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table. Operator had employee remove roach and clean and sanitized area on the shelf. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine and 3 dead roaches on floor under shelf in dry storage location. Operator had employee remove roaches and clean and sanitized areas on floor with mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator had employee remove cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken stored in walk in freezer not covered. Breaded chicken, breaded shrimp and wontons stored in upright freezer not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.