First Wok
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, First Wok has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so First Wok trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating employee food then engage in food preparation on fryer station without washing hands first. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of cooked sweet and sour chicken with date marking of 02/11/2026 in walk-in cooler. Date of inspection is 02/18/2026, more than 7 days after preparation.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of cooked chicken being held on time as a public health control in designated 11-3 time frames. Inspection began before 3:00 pm and food was discarded after 3:00pm time frame.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed container of cooked chicken being held on time as a public health control in designated 11-3 time frames. Inspection began before 3:00 pm and food was discarded after 3:00pm time frame.
03F-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining nonfood-contact shelves in back storage area with paper products.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employees eating with employee food on prep tables and engaging in food preparation.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board and not in sanitizer solution on cook line.
21-12-4
43
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer on back line near three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tongs being stored in metal container with heavily soiled cardboard at bottom next to first reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contacts shelves on shelving unit near rear exit.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages on prep table across from cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above wok station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution stored on floor by three compartment sink.
21-38-4
55
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed individually wrapped pieces of salmon wrapped on site stored in freezer with no date marking.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in use tongs stored in a can with soiled cardboard at the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above wok station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with open lid at rear of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door of kitchen unable to self close. Self-closing arm is broken.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution bucket stored on floor by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in tall reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed; raw chicken in bags stored over raw pork in tall reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. Raw chicken in pan stored on shelf above raw pork in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw beef on shelf across from door in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged items for proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of lubricant stored in bucket with tools next to boxes of fryer oil on prep table shelf across from three compartment sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with soiled handle and blade on bottom shelf of prep table next to flip top coolers.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on back prep table by three compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on prep table next to flip top coolers with food items. Person in charge moved beverages to appropriate storage locations. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed ash tray with used cigarettes on shelf next to food items in back storage area near back door. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ash tray. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around cook line soiled. Walls behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets and door frames on reach in cooler. Soiled good filters above cook line. Soiled frame and gasket on walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed; large power drill with paint mixer attached on shelf in dry storage area near back door. Person in charge indicated it was used for mixing sauces. Also observed small power drill on shelf next to walk-in cooler door person in charge indicated was used for mixing sauces.
14-52-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large container on shelf across from three compartment sink with white powdery substance. Person in charge indicated was flour and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pineapples dented at seam in dry storage area next to back door of location. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked chicken stored under raw beef in reach in cooler by sushi prep area in kitchen. Operator swapped to correct order. Uncooked pork wantons over cooked cooked egg rolls in reach in freezer next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator placed in correct order. In reach in cooler behind wok station in kitchen, raw chicken and beef placed over ready to eat cabbage. Operator swapped to correct order. **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 behind wok station, raw beef (46F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 min43F); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 mins 43F); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 mins 43F), operator going in and out for no more than 1 hour, all retemp sat or below 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer exceeded 200ppm. Operator remade solution 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. JB roll, Alaska roll,crazy roll on paper menu contain raw fish. Alaska roll and salmon sushi, no astrict leading to consumer advisory on menu board in establishment. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee, delivery driver, does not have any training. Operator stated employee has been driver for months. Informed operator employee needs training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cooking oil boxes on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting broccoli without washing. Informed operator produce must be washed before cutting. Operator spoke to employee. Employee washed broccoli ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
39
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer across from sushi area, plastic wrapped chicken stored over cases of ready to eat pork egg rolls. Also, in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved all items to correct levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of cook line reach-in cooler, cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated top has been opened. Operator added ice bags to product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Supplied operator with printed form. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Employee present hired less than 60days, no proof of employee responsibilities. Supplied operator with form. He explained to employee and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. By back door area, container of soy sauce on floor. In walk-in freezer, bag of onions on floor. Operator moved both items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In reach-in cooler by front counter, tongs laying on raw chicken. Operator moved tongs above edge. Also, in spice container on lower shelf at cook line, spoon in container touching product. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On lower shelf at cook line, exterior of spice containers soiled. At steam table, lower shelves soiled. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By back door, sewer gas smell from grease trap. Operator stated grease trap,is pumped monthly.
36-64-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter at cook line. Operator moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelves by back door, multiple shelves lined with cardboard. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. N lower shelf of prep table across from triple sinks, plastic container has cracked/chipped edge. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
43
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Wok on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Wok.
How does First Wok compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
First Wok most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has First Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Wok have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at First 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 First Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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