Hot Wok 88
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Hot Wok 88 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Hot Wok 88 was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Wesley Chapel average 86, so Hot Wok 88 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and above the three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line and three compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above flip top unit. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up in the back behind cover of flip top unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Operator chicken from over the soy sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mincong Li **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout kitchen Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided one to the operator he posted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased approved sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Broccoli stored in reused box
14-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee placed tools on chemical shelf **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of broccoli stored on floor in back kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under walk-in freezer fan
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee posted a hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Employee hung mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms over dumplings. Operator removed produce from top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken on the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on tray above cooked chicken and rice **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked chicken with bare hands. Discussed with manager. Chicken will be fried a second time when used.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink in back kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public throughout coolers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gasket across from fryers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tim cans reused as dispenser for tempura batter. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
45
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of hoisin sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee did not wash hands after coming from bathroom. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. >200ppm chlorine. Manager fixed to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in hand sink by triple sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler. Drink on shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed all drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tin cans reused to store sauces in. Discussed with manager.
25-32-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli before washing. Discussed with manager. Employee stopped prepping broccoli. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Wok 88 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Wok 88 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Wok 88?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot Wok 88.
How does Hot Wok 88 compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Hot Wok 88 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Hot Wok 88's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Wok 88 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hot Wok 88 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 Hot Wok 88 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Wok 88 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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