Golden Wok Rest

859 Nob Hill Rd, Plantation, FL 33324

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Golden Wok Rest has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 77, putting Golden Wok Rest on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (109F - Hot Holding) in plastic bucket stored on top of steam table no water. Per operator held out of temperature less then 30 minutes. Operator placed in hot water. Rechecked 169F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler raw shell eggs and raw shrimp stored behind raw vegetables. Operator more items to front **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garage can in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle used to dispense corn starch and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest located by restroom entrance.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of to go pint containers stored on the floor in storage room.

25-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked pork 32F held on storage shelf at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler and.

06-01-5

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45F in reach in cooler

03A-02-5

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls cooked 2 days ago

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water

06-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 Bottle of drinking water in drinks cooler

40-06-5

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Wok Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Wok Rest on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Wok Rest?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Wok Rest.

How does Golden Wok Rest compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Golden Wok Rest most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Golden Wok Rest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Wok Rest have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Wok Rest 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 Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Wok Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.

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