HOT WOK
3715 EMERSON ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato ketchup dented and pinched in middle of can. See stop sale.
12A-29-4High Priority – 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 touched cellphone from counter, then touched clean utensils without washing hands in between. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat spring roll wraps in reach in deep freezer in dining area. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat imitation Krab meat and cooked beef in walk in freezer-Not all foods commercially packaged. Operator removed raw fish and raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in the following areas: 5 at wall next to rice warmer 1 on floor between fryer and fridge at end of cook line 2 on wall behind dry food storage 1 on wall next to chemical shelf 1 in walk in freezer 3 under hand wash sink next to triple sink 2 on sticky paper trap **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 32 rodent droppings in the following areas: 25 at the water heater 6 under front-side counter **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab Rangoon (49F – Cold Holding) in fridge next to fryer. Operator stated they were out during lunch. Operator stated he will keep in the cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station. Observed pork stored above rim of cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded cooked pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray stored next to mixer utensils. Also, drain cleaner and other cleaner stored next to soy sauce at prep table.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked with boxes and large trash can. Operator removed large trash can. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator turned on hot water. Handle leaking at hot water spigot so operator stated he keeps it off until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice in bin next to walk-in-cooler. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 320 dead roaches in the following areas: 23 under triple sink 4 in cabinet in dining room 3 under front -Side counter at near POS 3 on floor next to fryer oil 6 on floor in dry food storage 10 in walk in freezer 6 near back door 15 on top of water heater And approximately 250 on 5 pieces of sticky tape under dry food storage and equipment storage shelving. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belonging on prep table and at counter across from fryers. Operator removed employees phone, electronics and wallet to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer and walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door not protected / gap at bottom of screening during operation and vermin present.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug sauce container cut in half and reused to dispense soy sauce in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at mop sink. Also, water leaking at spigot at hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.