China Wok
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at China Wok stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which China Wok's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cooks line with cleaner inside no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 68F, employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee storage shelves containing cigarettes, beverage, tea leaves, lighter, etc above bulk containers with sugar and cornstarch.
40-06-5
74
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Eggrolls directly in cardboard box in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggrolls to a plastic food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken at bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (47F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, ice is placed inside the bottom portion, other items are 41 or below, operators also have a new cooler to replace old one. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap next to vinegar bottles on bottom shelf on cooks line, operator moved soap away from food. Medicine pills over bulk containers of corn starch flour etc. Roach spray container next to rice bags by back door, operator moved chemical away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Yellow dish in Handwash sink at front counter. Buckets blocking back Handwash sink, operator moved buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Blue thermos drink over dry sauces on dry storage shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of raw onions in walk in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Circle cutting board with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce and onions on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White liner of shelf by door in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers in front reach in cooler with original container label peeling off.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Eggrolls in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
23
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil (81F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47-51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); corn (71F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); noodles (49F - Cold Holding) Operator placed garlic and oil on time as a public health control all other items in reach in cooler on cooks line, other items in same cooler 41F or below, operator stated during busy Friday lunch cooler is kept open, cooler was then closed and technician called. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Beef 49, chicken 48, corn 51, shrimp 49. Items prepped today, owner stated reach in cooler technician is scheduled to come out next week in the mean time ice is in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Eggrolls stored directly in cardboard shipping box in walk in cooler. Operator moved to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over canned biscuits in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator moved chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil (81F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47-51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); corn (71F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); noodles (49F - Cold Holding) Operator placed garlic and oil on time as a public health control all other items in reach in cooler on cooks line, other items in same cooler 41F or below, operator stated during busy Friday lunch cooler is kept open, cooler was then closed and technician called. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl in onions in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Circle cutting board on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in cooler and prep table. Rice scoop in standing water. Operator moved all utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener and table attachment. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
China Wok most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
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 four times per year on average.
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