Happy Wok
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Happy Wok, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Happy Wok is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef in deep freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on shelving next to front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar,salt and msg in unlabeled containers by the cook line. Observed flour, sugar in containers by back door.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small holes throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
61
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepare takeout order then rinsed gloves with water from the pot filler into a pan at cook line then closed takeout box to serve to customer.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bins of chicken with no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter. Per manager chicken has been held since 01-11-24.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed bins of eggs rolls and breaded chicken at cook line held on time with no written plan for time as a public health control. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on handles for two reach in coolers and one reach in freezer at kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal food unidentified and not segregated from food service items at kitchen reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage sitting out since 11am held 61F at 2:45pm.
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
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cut jug used as scooping utensil for rice. Observed operator replace with proper scoop with handle.
14-13-4
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Wok on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Happy Wok compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Happy Wok most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Happy Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Wok have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happy 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 Happy Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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