Chens Wok
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Chens Wok has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floors under and behind kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shrimp in container in walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
78
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by chest freezer near 3-compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind kitchen equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
74
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler, operator removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employees during food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed on 2 male employees during food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink soiled, observed near 3-compartment sink
23-03-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chest freezer blocking in dish area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stored on floor upon entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by chest freezer.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee put on hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor and food in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service containers on floor in dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe, observed at hand sink on cookline.
29-11-4
70
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to upright oven. Employee replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 3 male employees during food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pork in walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe, observed from under hand wash sink next to upright oven.
29-11-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chens Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chens Wok on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chens Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chens Wok.
How does Chens Wok compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Chens Wok most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Chens Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chens Wok have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chens Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chens Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chens Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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