Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KING WOK

445 SR 13 STE 7 · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2925806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7005292
DBPR license6502089

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 12, 2019 12:55 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority8 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical35 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#22High Priority12A-04-5

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Employees handled multiple soiled equipment, soiled door handles , soiled exterior of equipments. Then engaged in food prep without washing hands.

#23High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at : 80° in kitchen by cookline. Unable to determine time set up since language barrier.

#24High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs on top of cut Ready to eat onions and vegetables in Make-Table cooler/reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 100 rodent droppings on floor under rear can food rack. (Too numerous to count) About 50 rodent droppings on floor under rice bin rack. (Too numerous to count) 3 rodent droppings in shopping bag of wrapped cinnamon sticks. About 10 rodent droppings in tub / container of kitchen utensils. Rear of kitchen . About 25 rodent droppings on floor by Three compartment sink. (Too numerous to count) located next to walk in cooler. About 2 rodent droppings on kitchen shelf next to prep table. About 5 rodent droppings on counter shelf next to Make-Table cooler/reach in cooler. About 5 rodent droppings on floor under cookline. (Unable to see other droppings more clearly due to excessive grease build up under cookline. ) About 5 rodent droppings on floor under frontline food hot holding cart. 2 rodent droppings on floor under frontline Hand Wash Sink.

#26High Priority01B-03-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tray / container of flour stored in rear Hand Wash Sink. Subject to splash / contamination.

Stop Sale
#27High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil at : 80° in kitchen by cookline. Unable to determine time set up since language barrier.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 8

#28Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 2 kitchen Hand Wash Sinks with multiple items stored in sinks. Container of flour , plastic tubs , utensils , Items moved by manager

#29Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Soiled interior of reach in cooler in kitchen by prepline.

#30Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager certification.

#31Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at rear Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#32Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

#33Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#34Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at rear Hand Wash Sink.

#35Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeld chemical spray bottle : green chemical Chemical spray bottle in kitchen.

Basic 21

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Establishment restroom door left open.

#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on bathroom door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excessive food debris, and residue build up on multiple Counters and shelves throughout kitchen.

#4Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Heavily soiled hood filters.

#5Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavily Soiled exterior and handles of multiple equipment including walk in cooler handles and reach in cooler handles.

#6Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tubs of meats on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on food prep table.

#8Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Soiled employee jacket and soiled employee apron above exposed open flour bulk food containers in kitchen.

#9Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug used as scoop.

#10Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tray / container of flour stored in rear Hand Wash Sink. Subject to splash / contamination. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#11Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Grease build up under cookline.

#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage / separation by rear of kitchen Next to Hand Wash Sink

#13Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use Knife between Make-Table cooler/reach in cooler and table

#14Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield above rice cooler rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection report.

#16Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at rear Hand Wash Sink.

#17Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple cut meats , vegetables stored in shopping bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food residue on exterior of cleaned pot , pans.

#19Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.

#20Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service to go containers stored on top of make-shift child bedding under frontline counter.

#21Basic08B-13-4

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple raw meats and cut vegetables in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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