China Wok Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited China Wok Chinese Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice bin **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -multiple ceiling tiles throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -storage shelves under prep tables throughout -microwave exterior - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
61
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -approximately 10 small flying insect at dry storage at front counter -approximately 15 small flying insect at dish pit/ prep area, landing on food and food contact surfaces **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -4lbs of raw chicken contaminated by small flying insects landing on food item
01B-13-4
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 -all items on time plan, less than 1 hour
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter blocked
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice bin **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -multiple ceiling tiles throughout
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer
14-69-4
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. -hood filters soiled -storage shelves under prep tables throughout -microwave exterior
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
35B-05-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp thawing in standing water
06-01-5
26
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several to go bags in contact with foods in deep freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator paid license before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Open bags of Raw chicken in food grade bags in freezer stored over beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ready to eat shrimp 52°; cooked pork 54°; cooked chicken 55°; operator states they were busy for lunch and doors were open to cooler, operator closed doors for immediate temperature recovery, 2nd temp ready to eat Shrimp 41°; cooked pork 42°; cooked chicken 41° **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control Wings and egg rolls out for 1.75 hours, held on time, has no time mark. Operator marked with time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. General Tso chicken 105° ; less than 30 minutes, operator placed in fryer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
33-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
27
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Cooked egg rolls on counter, no time marking, only on wall, facility opened at 11, per operator egg rolls will be discarded at 3pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
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. Numerous cooked foods in cooler from previous days not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened cooking oil on floor under 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
27
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans of raw chicken over sauces in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 frozen chicken over raw frozen beef in upright freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make station on line Pork 62°/ raw shrimp 60°/ beef 62°/ ready to eat shrimp 60°/ cooked chicken 66°/ sprouts 71°; corn 65° Per operator they had cooler opened for lunch; operator closed doors for immediate temperature recovery, went and purchased ice to place on products **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in box Washed and cut broccoli placed in direct contact with box **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired July 2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Facility has form, no signatures, owner reviewed with employees working and they signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of fryers soiled Exterior of freezers in back prep area soiled Gaskets soiled to freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler entrance to kitchen soiled Interior of 2 door cooler across from fryers soiled Interior of all upright freezers in back prep area heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in-cooler not covered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm, operator corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers Floor drain soiled under 3 compartment sink Floors soiled under and around freezers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers in walk-in-cooler holding prepared products cracked **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under cooking equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop on cooked pork in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of yellow rice cooker heavily soiled on cooks line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front and back door have no signs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
14
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 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 over raw beef and dumplings in upright freezer, not commercials packaged
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 77°; per operator sitting out for one hour, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 operator with hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink back prep area, blocked by buckets and piece of equipment
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. Operator has form from last inspection , has not completed it for any employee
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. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken on floor Bucket of sauce on floor Cooking oil on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Scoop to chowmein noodles inside product **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Shelf under hot holding rice in line - soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler entrance to kitchen soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut jug used to scoop chicken, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink front counter slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of food in walk-in-cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table at food to go area
40-06-5
22
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wok Chinese Restaurant.
How does China Wok Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
China Wok Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has China Wok Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Wok Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Wok Chinese Restaurant 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 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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