Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA WOK

223 AZALEA PLAZA DR · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2731083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6346532
DBPR license6400685

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 18, 2017 3:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 19, 2017 9:05 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-03-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially sealed stored over ready to eat vegetables in freezer. Manager moved ready to eat food above raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority08A-10-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in three door reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor underneath reach in freezer in kitchen. Reach in freezer is located next to walk-in cooler. Observed 5 live roaches on shelf across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler at wait station is reading 73F. Ambient air temp is 40F in unit. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in container of flour. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-44-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of oil stored on soiled floor in kitchen underneath cook line. Manager moved container of oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on floor under reach in freezer in kitchen. Reach in freezer is located next to walk-in cooler. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelf across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone stored on prep table across from cook line. Manager moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Manager turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service forks at front counter. Manager repositioned forks so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:26 AM.

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
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.