How many health inspections has HONG KONG WOK had?

HONG KONG WOK has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HONG KONG WOK ever been shut down?

No, HONG KONG WOK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at HONG KONG WOK?

The most frequently cited violations at HONG KONG WOK are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

HONG KONG WOK

2919 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL #D, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FAI DONG CHINESE FOOD INC · License: SEA6011403

HONG KONG WOK in West Palm Beach, FL has 27 inspections on record with 229 total violations (8.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

229Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 7, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Mar 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 5, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Jan 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 29, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 1, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 30, 2017 — Complaint Full· 26 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 29, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

V28 Water supply

Feb 1, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 21, 2016 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

HONG KONG WOK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HONG KONG WOK had?: HONG KONG WOK has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HONG KONG WOK ever been shut down?: No, HONG KONG WOK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at HONG KONG WOK?: The most frequently cited violations at HONG KONG WOK are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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