China 1 Wok
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
30
Score
Inspectors have visited China 1 Wok 10 times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
China 1 Wok's latest score of 30 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 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. Raw chicken stored above raw pork and raw shrimp in standing reach-in freezer. Discussed with operator who began moving and storing appropriately during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken inside reach-in chest freezer located near three compartment sink stored above ready-to eat frozen vegetables. Chicken is not commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings stored above sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated items. Discussed with operator and provided DBPR Form HR 5030-960. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic caryout bags used for holding raw chicken in rear reach-in chest freezer. Discussed with operator to use food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of Elite pineapple juice 1.36 L
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in rear prep area requires repair. Operator advised sink is not working. Establishment does have an adequate number of hand-wash sinks to maintain public safety. Discussed with operator to have unit fixed.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear next to reach-in freezer used to store utensils evident by a large accumulation of rice and grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with food debris across from cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings, cut cabbage stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on the floor next to the three compartment sink. Solution was elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers with white granular substance not labeled in dry storage area. Discussed with operator who labeled items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Located on reach-in cooler across from cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in working containers located in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
30
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above soy sauce buckets in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated chicken wings to bottom shelf. Raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler across from cook-line stored in a manner that allows it to hang over cut cabbage. Discussed with manager who moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic to-go bags used to store cut beef in freezer. Plastic storage containers holding dumplings in walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored above frozen wontons in reach-in freezer located in side storage room across from cook-line. Raw chicken not commercially packaged inside standing reach-in freezer at rear of kitchen above boxed ready to eat dumplings.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of tofu inside walk-in cooler not date marked after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris on reach-in cooler at cook-line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to dump sink in kitchen observed with cooking utensils inside. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, washed/cut produce, stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in rear kitchen slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table shelf under steam bin heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Handles to water faucets on hand-wash sinks in kitchen heavily soiled with grease. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside working container of sugar not above food. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple freezer units.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handles used to scoop dry goods (flour, rice, cornstarch) in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom marked as out of order. Discussed with manager who provided access to inspector to verify restroom is operational. Discussed with operator requirements for maintaining a restroom for customers.
32-09-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled underneath cookline with grease. Floor soiled under reach-in coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance in dry storage room not labeled by common name. Operator marked container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed with operator to elevate solution or create a secondary barrier, ie: double bucket.
21-38-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Yellow fried rice hot holding near rear handwashing sink exposed to splash potential.
08B-54-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
22
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp sitting on case of green peppers in walk in cooler Raw chicken over buckets of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 5lb cans ground bean sauce Two 5lb cans oyster sauce dented
01B-01-4
64
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. Raw chicken over raw beef in upright reach in freezer closest to rear door, not all commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooktop: raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again: raw shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from cooktop has food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen used to dump food and clean utensils.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink inside front counter area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler prepared on site and not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from cooktop.
12B-07-4
45
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk in cooler
22-31-4
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.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under 3 compartment sink
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 raw shelled egg cracked in reach in cooler on cook line.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cook line have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath rear door of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of rice scoop touching rice, Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler stored but not covered.
08B-12-5
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. Chicken over beef in freezer. Manager stored items properly in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple Take out food bags used in reach in freezers to hold raw chicken. Educated employees on food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5- Oysters 5 cans dented. 2 - ketchup 10 cans dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator information.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in hand sink end of cook line. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in rice. Manager moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 5- Oysters 5 cans dented. 2 - ketchup 10 cans dented.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallons of oil on floor in storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, bbq chicken not covered reach in freezer. Storage area.
08B-12-5
35
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager copy **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken , egg rolls **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler raw shrimp 46F, cooked shrimp 44F, cooked pork47, cooked chicken 46F Employee stated someone has been called to repair cooler. Advised to place items on ice or in Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sauce in Walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top of Reach in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken , egg rolls **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in Handwash Sink Rack blocking Handwash Sink next to three compartment sink Employees moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed manager copy **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In raw chicken wings **Warning**
10-06-5
41
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Educated operator about using time stamp every day. Operator time stamped for yellow rice and sweet and sour chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding) temped at 3:00pm. Had operator add ice bags to place on top of product. Re temped at 3:15; 43F shrimp, beef 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator dumped and refilled bucket. Tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator and sent big six packet for continued knowledge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 Wok on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 1 Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China 1 Wok.
How does China 1 Wok compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
China 1 Wok most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has China 1 Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China 1 Wok have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China 1 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 China 1 Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 1 Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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