Red Wok
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
41
Score
Red Wok appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Red Wok's latest score of 41 falls below the Newberry average of 70. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Sep 20, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on floor in kitchen below flour storage shelf. 2. Three live roaches crawling on handwash sink at cookline in kitchen. 3. Five live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen below handwash sink at cookline. 4. Two live roaches crawling on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen, beside large bin containing MSG. 5. One live roach crawling on floor in server station in seating area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: 1. Two live roaches on doorframe in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 2. Two live roaches on exterior of white reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. One live roaches on on leg of oven at cookline. 4. One live roach on top of door frame in kitchen, at kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen above back door. 2. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen, behind food storage shelf at cookline. 3. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline, just below hood. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen, near prep tables. 2. One dead roach on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen. 3. One dead roach on back of grinder in kitchen. 4. One dead roach on shelf inside "Pepsi" drink cooler near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: None observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: None observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on floor in kitchen below flour storage shelf. 2. Three live roaches crawling on handwash sink at cookline in kitchen. 3. Five live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen below handwash sink at cookline. 4. Two live roaches crawling on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen, beside large bin containing MSG. 5. One live roach crawling on floor in server station in seating area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: 1. Two live roaches on doorframe in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 2. Two live roaches on exterior of white reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. One live roaches on on leg of oven at cookline. 4. One live roach on top of door frame in kitchen, at kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen, near prep tables. 2. One dead roach on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen. 3. One dead roach on back of grinder in kitchen. 4. One dead roach on shelf inside "Pepsi" drink cooler near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: None observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Portions of raw ground beef removed from original packaging and wrapped in plastic stored on shelf directly above sealed packages of frozen dumplings inside walk-in freezer. Manager moved raw ground beef to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Three cardboard containing cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, and cooked pork inside reach-in cooler at cookline. All three are unlined and the cooked foods are in direct contact with the cardboard boxes. Inspector had manager move all foods to food-grade pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Inspector observed employee enter kitchen from outdoors and wash hands in three-compartment sink without soap. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands properly with soap in the handwash sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Rinse aid lines ran into household bleach jug, sanitizer line not ran into any chemical. Manager placed sanitizer line into household bleach and attempted to prime and run machine, still 0ppm. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue using the dish machine for sanitation and use the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until the dish machine can be repaired. Inspector instructed manager to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized in the dish machine today. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 1. Upon entering kitchen, inspector observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. 2. Inspector observed employee enter kitchen from outdoors and wash hands in three-compartment sink without soap. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands properly in the handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Thick black buildup on can opener blade at cookline. Manager moved can opener to warewash area to be cleaned. 2. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1. All three food handler certificates missing Ceertified food protection manager's certificate number. 2. Two of the food handler certificates are missing training completion and expiration dates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy buildup of lime-like substance inside dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Rinse aid lines ran into household bleach jug, sanitizer line not ran into any chemical. Manager placed sanitizer line into household bleach and attempted to prime and run machine, still 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan containing raw shrimp stored down on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed shrimp on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Mattress, pallets, and large quantities of trash piled around dumpsters behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Two hammers and two power drills stored on prep table on and around containers of food near cookline. Manager removed all tools from prep table and top of foods during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in three-compartment sink in standing water. Chicken is still frozen. Manager turned on cool water during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. 2. Several stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bins containing breading near cookline missing proper label.
02D-01-5
26
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above pan containing cut potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Wrapped pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above wrapped pan containing raw shrimp inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink at cookline or at handwash sink in sushi bar area. Manager replenished towels at both sinks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. Two new employees working in kitchen who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager stated both employees have been employed for approximately one week. Inspector provided manager with a copy of the health reporting agreement via email during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of chicken on shelf inside walk-in cooler missing date mark. Manager stated the chicken was cooked on 9/15 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood above cookline soiled with grease. 2. Several water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. 3. Floor in rear storage room soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 4. Wall in kitchen near back door soiled with grease. 5. Interior of cabinet in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
36-50-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelf at cookline below rice cookers soiled with food debris. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpsters behind building.
33-19-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving thought kitchen and walk-in cooler. Manager removed and discarded all cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor at cookline. 2. Pan of chicken stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed both items on shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked pan lids on clean dish shelf at cookline. Manager discarded lids during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
33
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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
22
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken wings stored above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Open box of raw shrimp stored above box of vegetable spring rolls inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Manager moved both raw items to the bottom shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef and dumplings stored inside grocery bags inside reach-in cooler at cookline.
14-15-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Manager primed the machine, still 0PPM. Manager unclogged lines, then chlorine 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Interior of reach-in ice cream freezer near buffet soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used gloves stored inside handwash sink in kitchen at cookline. Manager removed gloves from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Standing water on floor inside cabinet below fountain machine in server station.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on table beside bottle containing sauce in kitchen at cookline.
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside handwash sink in kitchen at cookline. Manager discarded dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pot containing employee's personal food not labeled and stored above cantaloupe and eggs inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved personal food to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three cracked pan lids stored on clean dish rack in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug containing frying oil stored on floor in kitchen at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall at lower portion of wall near back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handwash sink in kitchen near back door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over grill heavily soiled with grease. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. Interior of cabinets below fountain machine and handwash sink heavily soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door in kitchen cracked open approximately 1 inch for water hose.
35B-05-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Heavily rusted shelves on lower portion of prep tables in center of kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Plumbing tools, drill, and vacuum stored on shelf above takeout bowls inside dry storage area.
42-03-5
26
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 200PPM. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize dishes in sink until dish machine can be serviced.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager placed shrimp above chicken during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on lower shelf of prep table near cookline soiled with food debris. Manager placed cutting board in warewash area to be cleaned during this inspection. Interior walls and deflector plate of ice machine in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink missing handwash sign and towels. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish machine has no running water. Employee adding water to dish machine with hose. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize dishes inside three-compartment sink until the dish machine can be repaired.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen above dish machine soiled with black substance. Interior of cabinets in server station heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall inside kitchen near back door.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of chicken stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed pan of chicken on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on counter in server station.
24-08-4
47
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Wok on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Wok.
How does Red Wok compare to other restaurants in Newberry?
Red Wok most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Newberry average of 70.
Has Red Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Wok have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Wok means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Red Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Wok is inspected around four times per year on average.
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