Golden Wok
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
90
Score
Golden Wok appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
Golden Wok's latest score is in line with the Winter Haven average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top unit on cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on blue lid covers on food containers in dry storage.
23-03-4
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread cooked chain walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of cook line equipment. Also on food storage containers.
23-03-4
78
Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink next to entrance of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of coolers Throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk containers of rice and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of cook line. Onions on floor in a bucket in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler on cook line operator removed drink from cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on cook line operator turned face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in grocery bags In walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided a copy **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided a copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of vegetable oil. Near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the white refrigerator.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef in top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator reversed the meats. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line making food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of pork ribs stored on the floor in the kitchen near the walk in cooler. Operator removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment including the rice cooker.
23-03-4
67
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Wok.
How does Golden Wok compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Golden Wok most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Golden Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Wok have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden 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 Golden Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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