Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

FIRE WOK

85 AVA WAY STE #104 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3373511
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8442007
DBPR license6502044

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 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. Observed three 4lb bamboo tin cans with major dents on seams. Observed 2 3lb water chestnuts tin cans with major dents on seams.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed menu lining sheet pans on speed rack soiled with grease and food debris. Person in charge states sheet pans are used for fried food items. Discussed with person in charge to not use menus to line food pans. Person in charge disposed of soiled menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High 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. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in freezer.

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable cutting boards on prep table stained with food debris.

#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Observed one employee hired within one week of inspection has not been informed of his reporting responsibilities. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station by front counter. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired for more than 60 days missing food handler training.

#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk-in cooler made previous days morning not date marked.

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo container used to scoop salt. Observed tin can used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed tin and to go from container.

#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed condenser fan in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on top of reach in freezer. Person in charge removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed apron used to cover raw chicken on triple sink. Person in charge removed apron. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to secure cardboard down to reach in freezer. Person in charge removed tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of flip-top cooler. Observed employee personal items on shelf above flip-top cooler. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near triple sink. Discuss with person in charge.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance on flip-top cooler, reach in cooler, walk-in cooler. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old lettuce stuck to clean bowl stored above triple sink. Discussed with person in charge.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and Rangoons in walk-in cooler without covers. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing in triple sink without running water. Person in charge placed beef in walk-in cooler and turned water on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:30 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.