Fast Wok

8415-5 Cheswick Oak Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Fast Wok, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Fast Wok's latest score of 43 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken (81F - Cooling @ 2 hours). Operator stated chicken was cooked at 1 pm and temperature was taken at 3 pm. Chicken was cooked then put into walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink, uncovered metal container of raw chicken on a stick stored on top of tied plastic bags of cooked pork. Operator moved raw chicken to different reach in freezer with other raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw beef stored over cut vegetables. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler, pan of raw shrimp stored on top of open cans of water chestnut. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Also, In walk-in cooler, metal container of raw chicken stored above metal container of raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. In stand up reach in freezer by back door, pan of raw beef stored under two sheet trays of raw chicken covered with plastic wrap. Operator moved raw beef to top shelf above raw chicken. Also, in stand up reach in freezer by back door on door of freezer raw beef stored under raw chicken. Operator moved raw beef above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen by 3 compartment sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added more bleach and rechecked at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled/torn throughout establishment.
23-03-4
43
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler by front counter, pork (46F - Cold Holding); tso chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been in reach in cooler since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up freezer at end of cook line, raw chicken on sheet trays stored over ready to eat noodles. Manager moved noddles to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by front counter, pork (46F - Cold Holding); tso chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been in reach in cooler since yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In prep area of kitchen, chicken wing (87F - Cooling @ 1.5 hours, 83F @ 2 hours) tso chicken (118F - Cooling @ 1.5 hours, 81F @ 2 hours). Manager stated all food was cooked at 12 pm. Final temperatures taken was 2 pm. Items were left out in kitchen to cool down. Manager placed all items in walk in to cool faster.
03D-01-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee prepping snap peas in dining area when first entering the establishment. When informed employee couldn't do that he moved everything into kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn in multiple places.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in multiple places in kitchen have some build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. By triple sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Manager added more bleach to sanitizer buckets (rechecked 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
45
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On storage rack where cans are located in kitchen, one dented can of soy sauce. Manager separated damaged can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw beef stored over cooked rice. Manager moved beef to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. In standing reach in freezer, raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles. Manager moved beef to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by triple sink blocked by mop sink bucket. Manager moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on make line not in use. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bowl used on make line to stored already made rice, chipped metal and bent bowl.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep table in kitchen has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Drill at canned storage rack, manager stated it's used for mixing sauces. Manager removed from area and stated he will not use going forward.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Gasket of standing reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On ground next to triple sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, remade 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on ground next to triple sink. Manager removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
35
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. In white chest freezer in middle of kitchen, container of raw chicken stored on top of package of raw shrimp. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on east side of building. Operator states will purchase today. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage rack in middle of kitchen, one can of bamboo shoots is dented. Operator removed can to hold for credit from food purveyor.
01B-01-4
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. No written plan available. Inspector printed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. White sanitizer bucket on floor near triple sink. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. White sanitizer bucket on floor by triple sink tested 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine sanitizer. Re-tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket under triple sink reading less then 50ppm, operator remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-39-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Noodles stored under raw chicken, removed from original packaging in standing reach in freezer in back of kitchen. Employees raw fish, removed from original packaging, stored over noodles for customers in door of reach in freezer in back of kitchen. Raw pork dumplings stored under raw chicken, both items removed from original packaging in standing reach in freezer. Raw pork dumplings and raw chicken, both removed from original packaging, stored over packed of cheese wontons and wonton wrappers in standing reach in freezer nest to front counter. Also raw shrimp, raw beef, and raw chicken stored over container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator began to rearrange all items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items of employee personal food stored in walk in cooler, reach in cooler at front counter, and in reach in freezer with and over food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle no top of only a few concrete slab that do not cover the entire area of the receptacle.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 87F water on make line, operator discarded water, **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of egg rolls, mushrooms, and noodles in walk in cooler not covered, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded automotive items, mop bucket, and other items stored behind building around back door to kitchen.
33-31-5
58
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket under triple sink reading 0ppm, operator remade to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-39-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed form original packaging, stored over box of noodles in standing reach in freezer by back door to kitchen, employee moved noodles. Also raw shell eggs over noddles in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef over open containers of soy sauce in walk in cooler, employee rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station next to triple sink, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at all sinks over reaching 87F, operator turned up temperature on water heater, hot water at all sinks over 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Various items of employee food stored over and with food to be served to the public in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezers.
08B-49-4
58
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fast Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fast Wok on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fast Wok?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fast Wok.

How does Fast Wok compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Fast Wok most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Fast Wok's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fast Wok have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fast Wok means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Fast Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fast Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.