China Wok Cape Coral
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, China Wok Cape Coral has 13 inspections in the public record. On Mar 2, 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.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which China Wok Cape Coral's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager moved the raw chicken under the raw beef in reach-in cooler. Emailed manager DBPR Form 5030-998. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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 Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-165 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, spare ribs and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certificate not completely filled out with expiration date.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
45
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken under the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw shrimp into stand up reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed Employee reporting forms but not completely filled out by all staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour and sugar.
10-01-5
47
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of hydrogen Peroxide above prep table of food. The bottle of medicine was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork, spare ribs in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager moved the raw beef over the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs stored with shelled eggs. The manager discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash front counter. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed good filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding) and spare ribs (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw beef, raw chicken and raw shrimp into stand up reach-in freezer. Observed egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding) and spare ribs (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved all raw products into stand up reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at front counter shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door in restroom is heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered on prep table beside deep fried. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
27
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 20, 2023
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
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed several cracked eggs stored with shelled eggs. The owner discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. The expiration date was not on Certificate.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink sink turned off behind front counter. The owner turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
14-72-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
32
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw chicken into walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed pork and egg rolls not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed hot water turned off behind front counter. The manager turned on hot water. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok Cape Coral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok Cape Coral on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok Cape Coral?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Wok Cape Coral.
How does China Wok Cape Coral compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
China Wok Cape Coral most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has China Wok Cape Coral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok Cape Coral have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wok Cape Coral 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 Wok Cape Coral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok Cape Coral is inspected around four times per year on average.
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