Hot Wok
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Hot Wok, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. 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 eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Titusville average 68, so Hot Wok trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store cooked chicken in reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Operator removed **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. Raw shrimp stored over French fries and cheese wonton in reach in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil stored on make table at 58F for 1hr15 min. Operator placed in freezer. New temp 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
55
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat wonton in chest freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw pork in tall freezer by walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Operator was provided with a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought food safe sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items cooked and prepared on site not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet completely shut off in public restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used in rice container to scoop rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice container and salt container stored on floor in kitchen. Operator picked up **Corrected On-Site**
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. In flour, sugar and rice. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a copy, operator posed it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in walk in cooler Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over ready to eat sweet and sour chicken in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder unlabeled. Operator labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Operator took the the can opener blade to 3 compartment sink to get clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door and Walk in cooler ceiling tile damage and miss do too water damage from roof
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still posted up 4/1/2025
50-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled and starting to rust
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on walk in cooler shelves - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tiles over walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over rice cakes in reach in freezer .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over book choy in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bbq sauce in walk in cooler .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in front of chest freezer behind cook line . 1 rodent dropping on water heather Total = 6 droppings Operator pick up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paints stored over rice on rack by exit door.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by buckets **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Both thermometers out of batteries.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tiles over walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Zap light on top of chest freezer.
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac filter has debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on walk in cooler shelves
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
29
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen by walk in cooler. Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multi gallons of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between counter in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers and freezer. Walk in shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Front reach in cooler unit at fry station, raw chicken sticks stored over cooked on suite ready to eat chicken wings, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over wok station. Door Gaskets on make tables soiled. Prep table holding rice cooking unit soiled old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.interior of reach in freezer unit with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat cooked pork in walk in cooler ,corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Change of ownership, no proof of any food safety training has taking place to date. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. All thru food prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Non working chest freezer stored outside, door needs removed. Pallets, 5gal buckets and other wood items need removed from outside area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: All removed but the broken chest freezer, **Time Extended**
33-30-4
82
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
23
May 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ License for change of ownership has been applied for but not yet granted due to pass inspection issues not yet complied to make location licensable
50-08-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cook washing soiled food storage container, rinse then place with cleaned dishes without sanitizing, re-educated and 3 compartment sink instructions where again discussed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Opened can ketchup stored in can, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-03-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Printed thank you bags used to stored items cooked on site, corrected. Also printed menus lining fried chicken wings stored in walk in cooler, corrected.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole raw shell eggs observed stored on counter at ambient air, per mission to crack one to temp at 76°, operator added to written time plan.
03A-02-5
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. Needed paperwork for employee agreement emailed to operstor **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Needed paperwork for clean up procedures emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Change of ownership, no proof of any food safety training has taking place to date.
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelves of food prep tables with soiled cardboard with old food debris.b **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All thru food prep and service areas missing and damaged ceiling tiles, ceiling tiles in place heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas with missing cove molding /baseboards.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook wearing hat, one without any hair restraint at all
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled under equipment and 3 compartment sink
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. All thru food prep area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 80°, corrected **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelfs of prep tables soiled, also soiled cardboard in place on bottom shelfs. Wire metal shelving in walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris and flaking paint. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Non working chest freezer stored outside, door needs removed. Pallets, 5gal buckets and other wood items need removed from outside area.
33-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on counters all thru location.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White seasoning in 1# container not labeled(salt), squeeze bottle clear liquid(water) not labeled, **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open can beverage of employees stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
19
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook drink of bowl then touch container of ret food without first hand washing, corrected and re-educated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Whole raw shell eggs store over ready to eat noodles on make table, corrected, raw who.e shell eggs stored over prepped vegetable and cooks pork in walk in cooler, corrected **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Repackaged raw chicken stored over raw repackaged beef in reach in freezer, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.observed cook wash Hans in 3 compartment sink sink with out soap, correctec and re-educated **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed cookwah Hans in 3 compartment sink , corrected and re-educated
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind on site, per operator, chlorine ordered but will not be in til Thursday....operator called spouse to bring product while inspection was taking place, chlorine sanitizer bucket 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.1# bowl without handle use to scoop bulk flour and rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles damaged and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage in bowl in a food preparation or other restricted area. In make table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Prep table next the make table, prep surface not a food grade material nor sealed.
14-25-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.floor tiles on cooks line and prep areas missing or not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area., sitting on top of the microwave oven, moved to the water heater **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Bottom shelf's of prep tables soiled old food. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage and mushrooms stored over ready to eat prepped vegetables and cooked pork in walk in cooler, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler pitting and paint peeling.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Wok on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hot Wok.
How does Hot Wok compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Hot Wok most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Hot Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hot Wok have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hot 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 Hot Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Wok is inspected around four times per year on average.
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