Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA WOK

4255 US #1 SOUTH STE #17 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3358487
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377747
DBPR license6501461

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On middle shelf across from cook line, 1 can of kitchen dented on the seam. Operator segregated can.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer in back of kitchen, repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged raw shrimp and raw pork. Also, I n white chest freezer near walk-in cooler, repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged raw pork. Employee rearranged both freezers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) Operator stated shrimp and chicken had been in reach-in cooler approximately 3 hours. Operator put both in reach-in freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine for their triple sink but does not have test kit.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, multiple containers of egg rolls and one container of cooked chicken made a day prior but missing date mark. Operator dated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice steamer, plastic Togo container used as scoop. In bulk container of sugar near the back, 2 plastic Togo containers used as scoops. Operator removed all containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves under front counter and bottom shelf next to fryer are lined with cardboard. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table next to reach-in cooler. Operator removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Under cook line, container of oil stored on the floor. Operator moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer and tall freezer near walk-in cooler have heavy ice buildup.

#6Basic29-27-4

Basic – Mop sink used for other purposes. In back of building, mop sink filled with various items. Operator stated they didn't use mop sink often. Informed operator to use mop sink for cleaning purposes only, not storage, and employee removed everything from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line have food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Bottom shelf next to reach-in cooler has rust and food buildup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet, box of plastic lids stored on the floor. Operator moved lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach-in cooler on bottom shelf, container of cooked pork and container of cut lettuce not covered. Also, in walk-in cooler containers of cooked chicken, raw chicken, and egg rolls not covered. Also, in reach-in cooler behind front counter, containers of cooler chicken and egg rolls not covered. Also, in chest freezer next to walk-in cooler, multiple bags of raw chicken falling out of bags. Operator properly covered all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On shelf in back of kitchen, 4 packages of raw beef left out to thaw. Operator put beef in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside back of building, wet mop stored in bucket. Operator moved mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.