Mongolia Wok
1403 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1618762
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 complaint inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (1 repeat)-32
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Kitchen - Prep Area - Raw Chicken Wings (77°F - Cold Holding). Per operator item outside of unit for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed inside reach in cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
1) Fresh Garlic and honey (98°F - Hot Holding) per operator items prepared approximately 2 Hours ago. Observed item sitting on top of steam table without adequate temperature control. Operator voluntarily discarded item.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Double Door stainless steel- Reach in Freezer - Raw scallop stored above ready to eat rangoons. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Double Door - Reach in Freezer - Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator reorganized unit stored properly. All items outside of commercial packaging.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Walk In Cooler - Cooked egg rolls, Wontons, and tempura chicken. Per operator items prepared on October 25 and October 26. Operator added date marking
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Cook Line Hand sink observed with pot inside. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Triple sink - observed one spray bottle with chemical without labeling. Operator added cleaner label to chemical bottle .
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
1) Kitchen - Residential Combo - no ambient thermometer inside unit. 2) Front Counter - Residential Combo - no ambient thermometer inside unit.
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed tripe thawing in standing water in ware washing area.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
1) Kitchen - Residential Combo- Chicken stored inside container without cover. Operator voluntarily discarded item. 2) Chest Freezer - Dry Storage - raw chicken stored uncovered. Operator covered chicken
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Expo Station - tongs stored inside chicken container. Operator stored tongs properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Observed wet wiping clothes on cutting board not stored inside sanitizer bucket. Operator placed wiping clothes inside sanitizer bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1) Residential Combo at front counter observed with food debris in gaskets. 2) Raised Platform with rice and corn starch observed with spilled contents.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed cases of togo containers stored on the floor.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Cook Line - above flip top observed medicine and tooth picks stored with togo containers. Operator removed items
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
B84Routine inspection8 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 11, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
1. Walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
1. Used as storage for large pot. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
1. Bulk onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter and kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License with an expiration of 2025 displayed by front counter.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.