Freeport, Walton County

LI'S HOT WOK CHINESE BUFFET

16400 US HWY 331 S STE A3, Freeport, FL 32439

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Sep 24, 2025
City
Freeport
County
Walton
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 24063077

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in between prep sink and prep table. Observed operator step on roach and remove roach from floor and he asked employee to clean floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area on floor with mop. Operator stated establishment uses Orkin and they were out 2 or 3 days ago to service establishment. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed no live roaches in establishment. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24063076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table. Operator had employee remove roach and clean and sanitized area on the shelf. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine and 3 dead roaches on floor under shelf in dry storage location. Operator had employee remove roaches and clean and sanitized areas on floor with mop. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed no dead roaches in establishment. Admin Complaint

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 24058987

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in between prep sink and prep table. Observed operator step on roach and remove roach from floor and he asked employee to clean floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area on floor with mop. Operator stated establishment uses Orkin and they were out 2 or 3 days ago to service establishment. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24058991

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water stored in sink at sushi bar. Operator removed bucket from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 24058986

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sushi rice at sushi bar. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24058992

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 9-30-25. Operator hung updated license certificate during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24058989

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table. Operator had employee remove roach and clean and sanitized area on the shelf. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under dish machine and 3 dead roaches on floor under shelf in dry storage location. Operator had employee remove roaches and clean and sanitized areas on floor with mop. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

36-11-4

Detail 24058990

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 24058988

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator had employee remove cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24058985

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken stored in walk in freezer not covered. Breaded chicken, breaded shrimp and wontons stored in upright freezer not covered.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23900460

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of soy sauce with dent on seam.

53B-05-5

Detail 23900461

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. All expired 12/2025 Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23900459

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-10-4

Detail 23215818

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator not familiar with shell stock tag procedures.

01C-05-4

Detail 23215816

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23215815

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 26 oyster tags without date mark with last date served.

06-01-5

Detail 23215817

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in still water. Operator placed in sink under cool running water. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23136820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior lid of make table with accumulation of debris.

51-11-4

Detail 23136821

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 23136822

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored inside make table with food intended for customer service.

08B-38-4

Detail 23136819

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-02-4

Detail 22543316

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-04-4

Detail 22543314

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22543315

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken store in walk-in freezer without cover. Repeat Violation

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 22134224

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, chicken powder and beef powder, soy sauce.

08B-48-4

Detail 22134223

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee prepping wontons in dining area. Operator educated staff and moved food prep to appropriate area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22134225

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed unreadable sign above hand wash sink at kitchen entrance.

08B-12-5

Detail 22134222

Basic - Stored food not covered, fish and beef in walk in freezer. Operator properly covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 21612977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf above green beans in upright cooler. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21612978

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, beside prep sink. Operator replenished during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21612976

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above make bar in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21612975

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish, wontons, and shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 21242887

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of soy sauce located on storage rack.

14-86-1

Detail 21242896

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard lining pan of cooked chicken located in cooler behind cook line.

14-31-5

Detail 21242888

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork inside retail bags stored inside walk-in freezer.

50-17-2

Detail 21242882

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 21242879

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above watermelon on rack located on left side of walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 21242885

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above sliced onions stored inside reach in cooler behind hibachi bar. Observed raw salmon stored above crab salad located inside reach-in cooler behind cook line.

08A-20-5

Detail 21242881

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground pork stored above whole intact muscle beef on middle rack located inside walk-in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 21242893

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 frozen raw chicken stored above frozen shrimp not inside commercial package located inside walk-in freezer.

03B-01-6

Detail 21242891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet and sour chicken 116F, fried fish 107F held on buffet line using temperature as holding method.

53B-05-5

Detail 21242892

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.

14-01-5

Detail 21242895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle stored in large container of salt.

51-11-4

Detail 21242880

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

40-06-5

Detail 21242884

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on dry storage shelf next to food items. Repeat Violation

08B-48-4

Detail 21242883

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee prepping fresh peas in dining area. Operator educated staff and removed peas to proper prep area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21242897

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on clean equipment shelf on left side of walk-in cooler above. Observed clean glasses wet nesting in wait station.

10-17-4

Detail 21242886

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between equipment on left side of cook line cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21242890

Basic - In-use tongs stored on utility pipe below cook line between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21242894

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen shrimp and wonton stored uncovered inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21242889

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell pepper stored over washed RTE grapes on middle rack inside walk-in cooler.

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20899380

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20899376

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled cloth stored in hand wash sink near sushi bar. Owner removed cloth. Strainer stored in hand wash sink near cook line. Employee removed strainer and sent to ware wash station. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20899377

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through out kitchen and dining room. Vents rust.

40-06-5

Detail 20899379

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored on dry storage shelf next to food.

08B-12-5

Detail 20899378

Basic - Stored food not covered.multiple items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in freezer not covered. Manager has employee working on covering all items. Corrective Action Taken

16-05-4

Detail 20899381

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Dirty dishes stored in dirty solution in 3 compartment sink. Employee will run dishes through dish machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 20691566

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef and chicken made 30 hours prior to being held in walk in cooler per cook not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20691565

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 20691568

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in bucket stored on floor in kitchen by fryer. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

16-05-4

Detail 20691567

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Dishes sitting in dirty water in 3 compartment sink.

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.