Wok a Holic

5100 N 9 Ave #J940, Pensacola, FL 32504
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Wok a Holic has been inspected 14 times since 2022. Wok a Holic was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.

Wok a Holic scores about where you'd expect for a Pensacola restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following locations: 1 under chemical shelf by back door, and 3 around floor drain by door to serving area from kitchen. Operator cleaned up remains during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: No dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed, uncooked broccoli in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor near back door. Operator retrieved crate to bring oil off ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken by fryers stored at 53f for 30 minutes.
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers for chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken hot holding at 120f for 5 minutes. Operator turned temperature up on heat well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork egg rolls at front hot holding line at 115f for 1 hour. Fried chicken in kitchen sitting above fryers at 120f for less than 30 minutes.
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor in walk in cooler is soiled/has accumulation of mold like substance.
36-73-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roach in the following locations: 1 live roach on cutting board in kitchen, cutting board stored on shelf. 1 live roach inside ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach on soda box in in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall left side of oven in kitchen. 1 live roach underneath steam table inside shelf in front kitchen. 1 live roach on floor underneath shelf in kitchen by back exit door. 2 live roaches on wall next to circuit breaker box in kitchen. 1 live roach on rice bin in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Cut cabbage.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handle raw chicken and wash hands inside three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on sides of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food containers in back kitchen.
16-48-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
39
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: Approximately 8 live roaches in the back of kitchen, near dry storage rack next to cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken held on cook line at 60F for less than 30 min. Operator put chicken in ice to cool off quickly. Out of temp for approximately 2 hours: Ambient Shell eggs 49f (temperature taken at 2pm), raw chicken on top shelf (taken at 2pm) 46f/48f/49f.(Taken at 3pm): 47/48/47F. Chicken at bottom right shelf 48/48/48f. Cooler ambient temperature at 2pm 49F, door was maintained shut for 1 hour, ambient temperature dropped 5 degrees to 44F. Noodles 49f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken held at 66f for 10 minutes. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler to cool for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash station in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator supplied soap at station during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with holes next to walk in cooler. Broken tiles above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
45
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2022. Operator stated they were unsure how to log on to account. Inspector provided information on accessing account. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler has dust buildup. Employee cleaned vents during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wok a Holic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wok a Holic on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wok a Holic?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wok a Holic.

How does Wok a Holic compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Wok a Holic most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Wok a Holic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wok a Holic have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wok a Holic 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 Wok a Holic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wok a Holic is inspected around five times per year on average.