ELLENTON, Manatee County

KING'S WOK

6210 US HWY 301 N, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
ELLENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-19-4

Detail 24417682

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water. Had them rewash their hands with hot water. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 24417681

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over whole cabbage on the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24417675

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator rinse their hands off in the ripple sink. Reviewed with them the proper use of that sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 24417677

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on the cook line and back storage area. Operated removed them. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24417680

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24417679

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing. Operator has the device but has not installed it yet. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 24417683

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24417676

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan covers with black buildup.

21-07-4

Detail 24417678

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their chlorine bucket at 25ppm. Operator remade it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-25-4

Detail 24186000

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face around the nose area then handled a Togo bag without washing the hands. Employee discarded the bag and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-29-4

Detail 24185993

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw pork the clean utensils on the cook line with washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24186001

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored in Togo bags in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the pork from the Togo bags. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24185994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the eggs. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the raw chicken below the cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24185992

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 removed from its commercial packaging stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in freezer across from the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24185996

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rehydrated black beans (75F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the beans were stored at room temperature for 2 days. Owner discarded the beans.

03A-02-5

Detail 24185999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated black beans (75F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the beans were stored at room temperature for 2 days. Owner discarded the beans.

41-10-4

Detail 24185991

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to eggs roll bags in the front counter area. Owner removed the bags. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24185989

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24185990

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining several dry storage shelves in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 24185995

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24185987

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. ***Repeat violations *** Shelves under all preparation tables in the kitchen soiled. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled. Handles on all reach in coolers, walk in cooler and stoves soiled. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Exterior of all chest reach in freezers soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 24185998

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24185988

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of food in the walk in cooler not covered. Owner placed covers on the containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24185997

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and pork thawing at room temperature next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed the items in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 24185986

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of pork stored next to the hand wash sink across from the walk in cooler. Employee removed the container of pork.. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 23622718

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above food prep table. Owner moved medicines. Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 23622711

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour, corn starch and sugar in soiled containers.

08A-17-6

Detail 23622717

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 chicken stored over beef. observed chicken stored over shrimp in reach in freezer. Chicken not commercially packaged. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23622714

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers used as scoops in flour and cornstarch bins. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23622707

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles above kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23622713

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. Owner has new one to replace. Corrective Action Taken

14-10-4

Detail 23622716

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed some cracked food bins above three part sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23622710

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream reach in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23622708

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between cooler and prep table. Owner moved.

23-03-4

Detail 23622715

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Owner has cleaning scheduled for next week.

35B-03-4

Detail 23622709

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23622712

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several deli containers of repackaged food not labeled. Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 23348491

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used in the reach in freezers.

08A-17-6

Detail 23348493

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 chicken stored over pork and beef.

36-37-5

Detail 23348495

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed soiled acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23348498

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missed cove base left of walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23348492

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

40-06-5

Detail 23348488

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

14-10-4

Detail 23348490

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked and broken food storage containers. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23348496

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors under the cooking equipment line with grease build up.

08B-38-4

Detail 23348497

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under cooking equipment.

35B-03-4

Detail 23348487

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door in kitchen without an automatic close.

29-49-6

Detail 23348489

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing rusty water in the bottom of the reach in cooler on cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23348494

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 containers not labeled behind cook line and all products removed from original packaging.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 22466070

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter with clear liquid. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22466064

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22466067

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missed cove base left of walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22466069

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 22466068

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked and broken food storage containers. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22466066

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear chest freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22466065

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of plastic food containers stored on the floor adjacent to reach in freezer.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22192603

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Koon Chun soy sauce. Owner removed can from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22192606

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat egg rolls in reach in freezer. Owner moved egg rolls to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22192600

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22192604

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove base to the left of walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22192605

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22192602

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 on shelf above food line. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 22192607

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked and broken food storage containers. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22192601

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear chest freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 22192598

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug in blue dumpster. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22192597

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ready to eat egg rolls in freezer not covered.

02D-01-5

Detail 22192599

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.

36-10-4

Detail 22192596

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08B-27-4

Detail 21820031

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bok choy in heavily soiled food container with black slimy substance. Operator threw out product. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21820024

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 no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Detail 21820027

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

36-37-5

Detail 21820026

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

36-03-4

Detail 21820032

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove base to the left of walk-in cooler door. Missing and broken cove base on East wall of dining room. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21820030

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door food cart.

14-10-4

Detail 21820029

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked and broken plastic food storage containers. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21820028

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors behind food prep line.

33-11-4

Detail 21820033

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug in dumpster. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21820025

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors under fryers and wok station.

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21667433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ed acoustical tiles above food prep area in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Owner working to replace. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21667434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed6-10 feet of broken/missing cove base on east wall of dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed cove base still in disrepair. Owner working on repairs. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21667435

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed missing drain plug in dumpster. Time Extended

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 21528372

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bus tubs and food storage bins heavily soiled. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21528371

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21528368

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. Observed one employee Yu Dong expired 10/18/2022. Operator could not provide training for any other employees. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21528374

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed kitchen reach in freezer with heavily soiled handle and front. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21528377

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ed acoustical tiles above food prep area in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21528376

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed6-10 feet of broken/missing cove base on east wall of dining room. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21528366

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee water bottles on food prep sink. Operator moved to front table. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21528375

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones in food prep areas. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-10-4

Detail 21528373

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic non food grade containers cracked. Observed cracked bus tubs in dish wash area. Operator disposed of cracked and damaged containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21528365

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large gap on screen door at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21528370

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed rear floor of kitchen heavily soiled with buildup. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21528369

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of fryer oil stored on floor under cooking line. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21528367

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21528378

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of self service to go containers on the floor in kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-37-5

Detail 20978684

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20978687

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at rear exit door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 20978683

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid cover on yellow recycling dumpster.

33-11-4

Detail 20978688

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20978685

Basic - One ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located in mop room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20978686

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20978689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not identified with common name.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 20633500

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20633505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris.

36-37-5

Detail 20633510

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20633503

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.

40-06-5

Detail 20633504

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above walk in cooler in the middle of the kitchen. Operator removed phone and stored properly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20633509

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. Operator stated they plan to close for thanksgiving and get the door fixed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20633506

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease beneath fryers and with food debris beneath prep area and dry storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 20633502

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of fryer oil on floor next to handwashing sink across from walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 20633508

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed mop room light not functioning. Operator stated they plan to close for thanksgiving and fix the light.

33-11-4

Detail 20633501

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20633507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

36-27-5

Detail 20633499

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust above rear exit door.