Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton-area Chinese restaurant with rodent issue
Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.
The reports are public information.
During recent inspections, a Chinese takeout restaurant in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors found signs of rodent activity:
Golden Wok, 5917 Manatee Ave. W. #601, Bradenton — Inspected and temporarily shut down Jan. 9
- High priority: An inspector observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on canned goods in a dry storage area and approximately 12 droppings on a shelf next to a three-compartment sink over flour and sugar.
- High priority: A chemical was stored on a shelf next to salt and sugar bins. Corrective action was taken.
- High priority: Raw chicken was stored over cooked pork in a reach-in cooler. Corrective action was taken.
- High priority: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution exceeded the maximum concentration allowed. Corrective action was taken.
- Intermediate: Shelves were soiled with grease and dust.
- Intermediate: A shelf on a food prep table was rusted.
- Intermediate: An inspector found multiple previously prepared food items that were not date-marked, including pork and chicken.
- Basic: An inspector noted 14 basic violations, including a buildup of grease and soiling on floors, greasy hood filters, bottled water stored on the floor and soiled ceiling tiles.
- The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit on Jan. 10 and was allowed to reopen.
Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.
When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at www.myfloridalicense.com.