GOLDEN WOK
5917 MANATEE AVE W #601 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area on can goods and approximately 12 on shelf next to 3 compartment sink over flour and sugar. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on bottom shelf of food prep table next to salt and sugar bins. Operator removed degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above 2 door flip top with excess grease, dust and soil. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on bottom shelf of food prep table with sugar and salt bins with surface rust. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in 3 door reach – in cooler without date markings. Observed in reach in cooler at the end off cooks line next to fryers pork and chicken without date markings. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as scoop in salt. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled and water stained. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on shelf above food prep surface. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stainless bowls on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building up of grease and soil on floors beneath food prep tables and below and next to smoker. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed water to other shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt touching product. Operator moved handle above salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of and dripping grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed front entrance door with gaps around doors. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover top of smoker. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cookline. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line with no labels. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.