WESLEY CHAPEL, Pasco County

HOT WOK 88

27309 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
May 12, 2026
City
WESLEY CHAPEL
County
Pasco
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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24570451

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any bulk container of ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Discussed date marking with operator.

12B-07-4

Detail 24570450

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles stored over pull top reach in coolers. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24570452

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. phone stored above pull to reach in cooler. Manager moved items Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24337857

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and above the three compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 24337854

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line and three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 24337856

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above flip top unit. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24337859

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24337858

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up in the back behind cover of flip top unit.

14-17-4

Detail 24337855

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23818088

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Operator chicken from over the soy sauce Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

53A-03-7

Detail 23818093

Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mincong Li Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Detail 23818090

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

40-06-5

Detail 23818092

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout kitchen Operator removed items Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 23818089

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Detail 23818091

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided one to the operator he posted it. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-48-5

Detail 23475711

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased approved sanitizer Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23475706

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

14-15-4

Detail 23475710

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Broccoli stored in reused box

14-01-5

Detail 23475713

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour Employee removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23475705

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23475709

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee placed tools on chemical shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23475712

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of broccoli stored on floor in back kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 23475708

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under walk-in freezer fan

31B-04-4

Detail 23475707

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee posted a hand wash sign Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23475704

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Employee hung mop Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23475703

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 22914467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms over dumplings. Operator removed produce from top shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22914466

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken on the lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22533945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reachin cooler on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-05-5

Detail 22375858

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22375859

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22375860

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22375857

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on tray above cooked chicken and rice Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22375861

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reachin cooler on cookline Warning

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 21742156

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked chicken with bare hands. Discussed with manager. Chicken will be fried a second time when used.

31A-09-4

Detail 21742160

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink in back kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21742151

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21742152

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21742153

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

36-34-5

Detail 21742158

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21742154

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public throughout coolers.

23-03-4

Detail 21742159

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gasket across from fryers soiled. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21742150

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tim cans reused as dispenser for tempura batter. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21742157

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21742155

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21246435

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of hoisin sauce.

12A-11-4

Detail 21246437

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee did not wash hands after coming from bathroom. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands.

41-27-4

Detail 21246434

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. >200ppm chlorine. Manager fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21246439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21246445

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in hand sink by triple sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21246441

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

36-34-5

Detail 21246444

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21246442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21246438

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler. Drink on shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21246443

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli before washing. Discussed with manager. Employee stopped prepping broccoli. Corrective Action Taken

25-32-4

Detail 21246446

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tin cans reused to store sauces in. Discussed with manager.

29-20-5

Detail 21246436

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21246440

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 20867623

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 over raw beef in walk in freezer. Discussed food storage with manager. Manager moved chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20867622

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

36-34-5

Detail 20867624

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20867626

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 20867627

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in back kitchen handwash sink. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20867621

Basic - Stored food not covered. Vegetables and chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20867620

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and mushrooms over cooked rice and chicken.

14-17-4

Detail 20867625

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20525994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables. Manager moved to egg area. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20525993

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk carton in hand sink at back of kitchen. Inspector removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20525985

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

36-34-5

Detail 20525988

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20525990

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Walk in cooler shelves.

22-16-4

Detail 20525987

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior across from fryers.

25-32-4

Detail 20525986

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk jug cut and used as a scoop. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20525989

Basic - Stored food, cut vegetables, eggrolls, not covered in walk in cooler.

29-20-5

Detail 20525991

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20525992

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager moved all cloths to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site