China Wok
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, China Wok has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which China Wok's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed: all certifications are expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 3 drinks stored on prep surfaces in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: cleavers stored between the food equipment. These were moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the to go items on the top shelf are food contact side up. These were inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: food frozen on cooking sheets in the walk-in freezer, not covered.
08B-12-5
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler : Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (451F - Cold Holding). Items had been stocked from walk-in-cooler two hours earlier. Ambient temperature of flip-top make table cooler is 51F **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed bowl of rice cooling at ambient temperature of 120F. Employee placed bowl of rice in walk-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked with large bowl of rice. Employee removed bowl of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed four male employees on cookline with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
21-23-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile by back door of kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of broccoli stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door self closing mechanism disconnected.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use milk container cut and used as a scoop in kitchen
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Opens multiple bowls of food uncovered in reach in cooler at proper temperature. employee covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table and next to flip-top make table cooler
12B-07-4
37
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 Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
China Wok most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China 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 Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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