Inspection Report

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 dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429443
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718469
DBPR license6400685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In the standup reach in cooler on the cook line, raw chicken wings over cooked chicken. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cut and peeled onions. In the reach in freezer raw shrimp and raw chicken on sheet tray over cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as public health control written procedures only one page available. Provided new copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate02C-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 the walk in cooler cooked egg rolls from Tuesday the 17th and chicken from Sunday the 15th with nonproductive date marking.

#15Intermediate53B-11-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Two food manager certificates with pen written over original date of expiration.

Basic 10

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep station where orders are bagged. Employee relocated the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer stored with food to be served to customers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer has a torn door gasket.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors of cook line/ ware washing under equipment have debris build up. Ceiling tiles on cook line acoustic tiles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed the knife. Rice scoop stored in water at 86F.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from cook line hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In the standup reach in freezer uncovered sheet tray of breaded shrimp. In the walk in cooler uncovered containers of peeled and cut onions.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table of wok station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.