Hot Wok Kitchen INC

3006 NW 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32609 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102902

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 7 basic (2 repeats)
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw shell eggs over bottled water and raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler.

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Chicken on floor in walk in cooler.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Drinks on table in back kitchen over bulk flour/sugar bins.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

      Cardboard lining shelf under bulk seasonings cardboard is soiled.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Shelf dusty over Three compartment sink.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

      In lobby area.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Restrooms1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Other sanitary and safe operation1