Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3707240
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13745729
DBPR license7602190

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate5 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.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Zu Zhu 4-3-21.

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food bottle and food dish stored in sink near sushi bar. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-11-4

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in multiple cold holding units in kitchen and near sushi bar.

#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on cutting board at sushi bar. Employee placed cloth in laundry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler, tuna in walk in freezer and shrimp in upright freezer all stored and not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic06-03-5

Basic – Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- raw shrimp 47F (3:38-3:48). Employee placed shrimp in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.