Vero Beach South, Indian River County

#1 WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT

1275 US HWY 1 STE 4, Vero Beach South, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 24295286

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls in cardboard box.

08A-14-5

Detail 24295295

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef in up right freezer

14-01-5

Detail 24295294

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl in fried chicken Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24295292

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24295289

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn gasket on up right freezer

14-69-4

Detail 24295293

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upright freezer

10-07-4

Detail 24295290

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 79f water. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24295291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lids on bulk bins have build up. -handles on low bow cooler have build up. - soap dispenser seer has build up

08B-12-5

Detail 24295287

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24295288

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Chicken sitting out to thaw. Operator moved to cooler Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 23908997

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menus used to line fried chicken in bin Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23908990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 46f. Grilled chicken 47.f. In cooler for 3.5 hours.advised to moved to walk in to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23908989

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bowls at 3 bay sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23908996

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler made yesterday morning

08B-38-4

Detail 23908992

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23908995

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 bulk bins Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23908991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler cook line coolers are soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23908994

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small two door cooler interior is soiled

25-32-4

Detail 23908999

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of bamboo shoot can to store eggs in reach in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23908993

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 23908998

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 23564528

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menus used to line fried chicken . Black trash bag used to line container holding uncooked rice in dry storage. Spoke to operator about food grade liners Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 23564526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over vegetables in reach in freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 23564527

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil

23-03-4

Detail 23564525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on make table cooler drawers. - shelf above cooler soiled in dust -walk in cooler shelves soiled

25-32-4

Detail 23564529

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of noodle bags to stored cooked pork in freezer

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 23124125

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken found at 89f. Sitting out. Operator stated they started cooking at 1230-1pm. Found at 2:30. Rechecked at 3:00, now reading 78f. Educated operator.

14-86-1

Detail 23124118

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menu used to line food bins with cooked chicken Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23124122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 46 Cooked pork 46 since 130pm advised to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23124123

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 23124124

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken on cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23124121

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

10-01-5

Detail 23124119

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 bulk rice bin

23-03-4

Detail 23124120

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Gasket on white reach in freezer

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22739510

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over egg rolls in reach in cooler. Manager moved to correct Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

31A-09-4

Detail 22739534

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by extension cord for fan. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 22739509

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage, cooked chicken in walk in cooler Priority: Intermediate

53B-05-5

Detail 22739536

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Reference: 509.049(5) FS: It shall be the duty of each public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all food service employees of the public food service establishment. The public food service establishment may designate any certified food service manager to perform this function. Food service employees must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Proof of training for each food service employee shall include the name of the trained employee, the date of birth of the trained employee, the date the training occurred, and the approved food safety training program used. Priority: Intermediate

40-06-5

Detail 22739535

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooler Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

13-03-4

Detail 22739515

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on cook line engaging in food preparation without hair restraint Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 22739514

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on cooks line Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 22739522

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on flip top cooler slimy. 2. Hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 22739517

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic

08B-12-5

Detail 22739511

Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Wontons in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

14-17-4

Detail 22739516

Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 22470801

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 over raw pork in upright freezer.

03B-01-6

Detail 22470802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg drop soup hot held 125F. Operator discarded and made new soupCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22470797

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 22470794

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop corn starch

36-37-5

Detail 22470795

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-32-5

Detail 22470798

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above walk in cooler water damaged

13-03-4

Detail 22470796

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair restraint Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22470800

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 22470799

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline are soiled with black mold like substance.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 21873042

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ketchup Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21873043

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21873051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that removed from reach in 1 hour ago for lunch. Advised to rapid chill. Moved into cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21873053

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 found next to spices Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21873052

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On "Y" splitter Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21873048

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked breaded chicken Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21873045

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21873056

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Watermelon and other items mixed in with restaurant food

35B-01-4

Detail 21873046

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21873054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil Crab Rangoon not covered in chest freezer Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21873047

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21873044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21873055

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under steam table

33-31-5

Detail 21873041

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bicycle in rear store room Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21873049

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut cabbage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21873050

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

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21293020

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Hunt's ketchup dented

08A-05-6

Detail 21293026

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked egg rolls Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21293029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wonton found at 124°. Operator stated just cooked. Advised to rapid reheat and to turn up water to steam table. Rechecked,now at 159°

29-42-4

Detail 21293024

High Priority - Vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter in wrong location. Educated operator on proper placement of back flow preventer . Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21293034

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes of noodles in front of sink next to register

02C-02-5

Detail 21293036

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, egg rolls and cooked breaded chicken not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 21293021

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense cooked chicken Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21293030

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21293023

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21293027

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21293031

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21293022

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door torn

35B-01-4

Detail 21293032

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21293025

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21293033

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dripping grease

22-16-4

Detail 21293035

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from cooks line soiled

08B-17-4

Detail 21293028

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over open soy sauce 2. Uncovered dumplings in reach in freezer

Jun 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 21147692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk-in not date marked Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21147691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21147689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21147690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

Jun 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 21146824

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Not washing dishes correctly. Educated on how to set up triple sink with sanitizer Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21146817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked egg rolls. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21146820

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed in dish area

12A-03-4

Detail 21146816

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Educated operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21146823

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk-in not date marked Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21146819

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21146826

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21146818

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ben Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21146821

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21146825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty 2. Gaskets slimy on front 2 door cooler Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21146822

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

12A-18-4

Detail 20806156

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Educated operator and had him rewash hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20806162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork dumplings found at 105°. Operator stated been reheating for 45 minutes. Advised to rapid reheat. Now reading 170° Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20806154

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 20806159

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being utilized to dispense cooked chicken 2. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20806155

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-03-4

Detail 20806166

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ben on cooks line.

35B-01-4

Detail 20806165

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door

08B-38-4

Detail 20806157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20806164

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filters dirty Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20806160

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2. Interior of microwave dirty

08B-17-4

Detail 20806158

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked chicken Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20806161

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers. 2. Ceiling not smooth and cleanable

42-01-4

Detail 20806163

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

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 20561015

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee taking orders and turned and began frying and portioning order.

03B-01-6

Detail 20561022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wonton soup broth and wontons holding at 120-125. Advised rapid reheat to 165 and hold at 135 or hotter. New temps: 165° soup and 160 wontons and still reheating.

31A-09-4

Detail 20561024

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in basin of handwash sink at 3 bin sink area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20561020

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container in starch bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20561019

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket.

36-73-4

Detail 20561018

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 20561023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions that may have been delivered within the lunch hour.

21-04-4

Detail 20561016

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20561021

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled with gooey grease.

06-01-5

Detail 20561017

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wonton meat filling thawing in ambiant air. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation