China Wok I
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at China Wok I stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which China Wok I's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of cooked breaded chicken in the walk in cooler, owner moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two containers of vitamins on the shelf on cook line, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back hand washing sink by back door, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a container of flour in storage area, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of equipment on cook line soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn that is used as shelf cover for food on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of onions, mushrooms, and carrots not covered in the walk in cooler, owner covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wash cloth solution on floor by 3-compartment sink, owner picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cabbage in a carry out bag in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw hard shell eggs stored over cooked yellow rice. Operator moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner next to yellow rice cooking, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can then grab clean dish from the shelf with no hand wash, the owner stopped employee, and explained importance of hand washing, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing his hands in the 3 compartment sink, owner explained for employee to wash hands at the hand wash sink.
12A-03-4
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. Printed a copy for operator. **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. Printed a copy for operator at time of inspection, operator signed by end of inspection. **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 in walk in cooler sliced cabbage, cooked chicken, that does not have a date marked on it
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while cooking, employee took off. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of chicken and one container of beef on the floor in the walk in cooler. Two containers of soy sauce on the floor next to the cans.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door is torn at the back door.
35B-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in front reach in freezer uncovered. Observed in walk in cooler broccoli, onions, chicken, mushrooms uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler the shelves are rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry goods. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster with its bottom left side rusted out.
33-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee water bottle in the walk in and standing coolers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in the front counter reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed the operator thawing shrimp and beef in standing water. Operator placed the beef in the walk in cooler and the shrimp under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
61
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container for non time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed dry storage containers of flours with old debris on exterior surfaces.
22-09-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food not covered at front counter reach in cooler. Operator covered. Observed open pans of pinko and flour in shelving at dry storage area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Dumped added water only and bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 25ppm corrected to 50 ppm.
21-07-4
78
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
39
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at chemicals storage area.
41-17-4
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. Observed no self closing door on restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at back door with dust buildup on fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large pans of flour and pinko stored in shelves at dry storage with no cover.
08B-12-5
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 47F, rice noodles in water 47F, tofu 47F, noodles 47F ambient air 55F. Walk-in cooler partially broken can only maintain air at 55F. All foods in cooler must be used within 4 hours. By 7 pm today or discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 fish and beef over shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate cooler temperature. Observed walk-in cooler at 55F ambient air and food placed in cooler to cool from cooking temp to 41F within 6 hours. All cooked foods must be served within 4 hours or discarded due to no ability to cold hold at 41F or below. All freezers are full coolers at cookline are full. Walk-in cooler is not functioning and repair is waiting on parts. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walk-in cooler unable to maintain 41F. Repair says it will be tomorrow before repair can be made. No potentially hazardous foods may be stored in this unit until able to maintain foods below 41F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok I on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok I?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Wok I.
How does China Wok I compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
China Wok I most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has China Wok I's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Wok I have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wok I 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 I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok I is inspected around two times per year on average.
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