Wok Inn
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Wok Inn has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Wok Inn scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the operator crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean utensils without gloves. Operator set the utensils aside to wash later and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Operator reviewed proper hand washing with them. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice stored on the back storage floor. Operator placed them off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at their kitchen hand sink. Operator placed a temporary sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler: Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been them for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler and called a repairman. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves on the line. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
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 above the make table on the cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed food on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored un-inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
58
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice stored on the floor of the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in standing water in the kitchen. Operator emptied out the water and placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves throughout the establishment.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at the communal dumpster.
33-11-4
70
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed whole tomatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw pork to safe location at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef containing sitting in cooked rice container in walk in cooler. Employee moved beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several sauces/soups in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee stated they were made yesterday. Employee dated items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic type tiles in food preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken wings stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Owner moved wings. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoon stored in water 70°. Employee moved spoon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wok Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wok Inn on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wok Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wok Inn.
How does Wok Inn compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Wok Inn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Wok Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wok Inn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wok Inn 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 Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wok Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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