China Wok

617 Us Hwy 17 92 W Ste 523, Haines City, FL 33844
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, China Wok has 10 inspections in the public record. China Wok was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, showing up three times.

China Wok's latest score of 67 falls below the Haines City average of 90. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator removed raw chicken from over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler bag of pork in a Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed from non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above restroom and in the dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw chicken from over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Roll of trash bags in the sink. Operator removed trash bags. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet on top of Hunts sauce can. Operator removed wallet. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temp of hot water 73F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: 7 - day extension. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
86
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer in front of cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pot in bulk container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed cup.**Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor underneath triple sink. Operator put oil on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stove.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Operator turned all containers upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in front of triple sink.
02D-01-5
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broth 129 F inside the soup well. Operator increased the temperature settings. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bags stored in the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Trash bags were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed the onion from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet is dirty.
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. Light lenses soiled throughout the kitchen. Light burned out in the dishwasher area.
36-32-5
64
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided a copy **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. Egg rolls, noodles. Beef. Inside the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and Libby area.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Across from the wok station on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
61
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has water damage above the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of salt on the floor next to the backdoor.
08B-38-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Wok.

How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

China Wok most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.

Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.