Asian Wok
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Asian Wok stretching back to 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Temple Terrace facility scores 87, putting Asian Wok on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags being used to stored food in the freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store cooked food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils used to scoop food in a cup of water temping 91F. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler and warmer exterior.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the kitchen on the cook line and dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over peeled ready to eat onions in the walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with the operator.
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot holding unit being soiled with grease and food debris. Observed the gaskets to the walk in cooler being soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris on the wall near the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine being soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Verified previously approved plans. Operator added coolers in dining area and added ice machine in server area, along with prep table and microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Verified previously approved plans. Operator submitted plans to plan review during callback inspection. Operator added coolers in dining area and added ice machine in server area, along with prep table and microwave. Operator began working on updating plans and submitting to plan review during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
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 over raw beef in freezer. Operator began rearranging food correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
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.
11-27-4
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. Did not observe proof for all employees. Owner had employee sign agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup wit no handle in large bag used to scoop food product. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored with handles pointed down.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor. Manager placed the oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shelled eggs and started cooking without washing hand. Had a discussion with owner about proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from wok station has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as a scoop inside sugar bin. Owner removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Togo boxes on cooks line are not stored inverted. Owner inverted Togo boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door across from wok station has a slash on inside of door exposing interior of door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of soy sauce stored on floor underneath wok station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has old food debris by ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing by 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Door leading out back has a screen door that doesn't close all the way.
35B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Owner placed beef inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Wok on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asian Wok.
How does Asian Wok compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Asian Wok most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Asian Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asian Wok have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asian Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asian Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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