Gainesville, Alachua County

FIRST WOK IN GAINESVILLE INC

5168 SW 34 ST, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 5, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24228733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the left make table: raw chicken 46°, beef 44°, chicken 46°, shrimp 46°. The thermostat was reset to 34, and ice was used to reduce in temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24228734

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : multiple bulk items lacking a clear/visible description. Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 23911878

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed : 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented, by the back door.

31A-11-4

Detail 23911876

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : food pans in the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. The pans were removed. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 23911877

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to repair cracked lid for bulk rice.

21-04-4

Detail 23911874

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : wet cloth under a cutting board on the prep line.

25-32-4

Detail 23911873

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed : single use sauce jug(hollow handle) cut and used to scoop rice. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23911875

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : multiple bulk items(including flour) not marked/labeled.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23490682

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ceiling of the microwave has dried food debris on it.

10-01-5

Detail 23490683

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: in the bulk rice next to the walk-in cooler, scoop handle touching product. The handle was adjusted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23490684

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the reach-in cooler nearest the back door, the left hand door gasket is torn.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23124077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in the cook line cold table, 46°. Ice was added. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22584632

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: raw cut chicken stored over shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. The eggs were moved away. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22584635

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: fresh made chlorine bucket, blackened strip. Water was added to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22584633

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the walk-in cooler door handle with an accumulation of flour/grease on the backside of the handle.

08B-54-4

Detail 22584634

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: hot hold rice(148F) stored under mid kitchen hand wash sink. This was moved to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22324848

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink had 2 pans and 3 utensils in it. All were moved to dish. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22324851

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22324853

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the front line equipment handles have buildup.

40-06-5

Detail 22324849

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a shoulder bag, stored over bulk flour in back storage. This was moved to a chair. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 22324850

Basic - Faucet/handle/not operable or missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the front line hand wash sink hot water handle cannot be turned on.

49-05-4

Detail 22324852

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed: on the gas powered hot water heater, a plastic bag and containers. These were removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 22107222

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw, portioned meat in the reach-in freezer, stored in non food grade bags. These were removed, items to be stored in a food pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22107220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sauce/glaze at 83F on the shelf by the back door. This was moved into the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-13-4

Detail 22107221

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 2cut jugs behind the cook line. These were discarded. Corrected On-Site

49-05-4

Detail 22107219

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed a box of cloths stored next to the hot water heater, and a sponge stored on top. These were moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 21813286

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade t-shirt bag used in direct contact with food (Chicken) in reach in freezer. Manager had Chicken taken out of the bag and placed in food grade container. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21813282

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the bott:on of a flip-top make table cooler: Tofu (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding). Ambient cooling temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 50F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21813284

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the bott:on of a flip-top make table cooler: Tofu (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding). Ambient cooling temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 50F. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21813288

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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure in English and Spanish Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21813283

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut milk container in hand wash sink by coo line. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21813285

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense rice.

42-01-4

Detail 21813287

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 20945290

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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw meat in Reach in Freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 20945291

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (116F) cooling at ambient temperature. Employee placed rice in Walk-in Cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 20945293

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee employees for four month with no proof of food handler training

21-23-4

Detail 20945289

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponge used for cleaning dishes. Manager discarded sponge. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 20945292

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on faucet at hand wash sink by front register not operable.

42-01-4

Detail 20945294

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in a manner that will not allow to dry.

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 20674277

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. Observed two trays of raw chicken over one tray of raw meat in Reach in Freezer. Employee moved meat to top rack above chicken. Corrected On-Site

03F-04-5

Detail 20674275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed bowl of fried rice next to grill kept on time not discarded after the 4-hour limit. Manager discarded rice. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 20674278

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed bowl of fried rice at 108 degrees Fahrenheit after 60 minutes of cooling at ambient temperature. Employee placed rice in Walk-in Cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20674276

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one hand wash sink blocked by trash can and the other hand wash sink had cooking utensils in the sink. Employee moved trash can and utensils. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20674274

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour in container in kitchen. employee moved handle above flour Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 20674273

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen near three compartment sink slow to drain.