Golden Wok
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Wok nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over carrots unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line with excess soil and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at 2 door make station with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen along wall next to back exit door. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above make station on cook line next to single serve containers. Employees put removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelf in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 46F and raw chicken at 46F in 2 door flip top make station on cook line. Operator stated they had flip top open for approximately 20 minutes. Operator put ice on products and closed lids to rapidly cool products **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door handles soiled with excess grease and soil.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in all parts of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door make station with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under walk station along wall with excess grease and soil.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in front of handwashing sink. Operator moved soy sauce off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to fryers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and edges of upright reach-in freezer across from mop sink with excess soil and black mold like substance. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door from kitchen with broken self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all wire shelves in walk-in cooler without covers rust pitted surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at 3 compartment sink with excess grease and soil.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
42-01-4
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clear container on clean dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed bottom shelf of food prep table with bins of sugar and salt with surface rust at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed build up of dripping grease at the time of this inspection. Operator stated hood filter are scheduled to be cleaned next week. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted ant the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High 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**
08A-05-6
High 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**
35A-04-4
High 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**
41-10-4
High 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**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
22-31-4
Intermediate - 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**
02C-02-5
Basic - 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**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled and water stained. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stainless bowls on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - 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**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed water to other shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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**
10-01-5
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed front entrance door with gaps around doors. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cookline. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - 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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover top of smoker. **Warning**
14-20-4
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Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on some packaged items in freezer.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handles used in bulk sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass behind restaurant.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in rear freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup on food tops around woks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed debris on shelf under steam table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil on shelf below preparation table next to cooking line.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler across from woks.
29-49-6
64
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer.Operator placed food in food grade plastic bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables and French fries. Operator placed vegetables and French fries on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by mop sink blocked by chair. Operator removed the chair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink next to mop sink. Employee placed the soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with customers food in reach in freezer. Operator placed food on side in same freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed hat on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket solid in the reach in cooler across the cook line. Shelves soiled in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Wok on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Wok.
How does Golden Wok compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Golden Wok most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Golden Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Wok have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Golden Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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