China Wok
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, China Wok has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Avon Park restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining a dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Owner removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Owner removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimps and chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the make table. Operator moved the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front sink with water filling a bowl and the back sink used to thaw shrimp. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry good containers. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining their to-go container shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on their walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk-in cooler unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe,d raw chicken and raw beef over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at warewash area blocked by garbage can. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash with two containers filling basin. Unable to use. Corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sheet pans of foods in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Food at 41F or below. Operator removed water and cooked all. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pans of raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked pork on walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator has one employee who read and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at 3 bay . Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager corrected by adding to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and chicken in freezer with ready to eat egg rolls. Operator removed raw foods to another storage unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled plastic cup and metal pot in rice containers at dry storage. Operator removed non handled scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup on chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic ware under counter not stored with handles all facing the same direction. Must touch food contact ends in order to retrieve spoon or fork.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice bags opened and left I closed at dry storage area.Operator closed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Provided handout at inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed piece of cardboard used to cover rice while cooling. Operator removed and placed plastic wrap loosely over container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
China Wok most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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