China Wok
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China Wok, the earliest from 2022. China Wok was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Lake Wales restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Soy sauce buckets located under bug zapper in kitchen
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Shrimp 45F Raw Beef 44F Operator placed on ice. New at 1:31pm -43F for both items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Cooks put hair restraint **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Operator moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Build up of grease residual in handwashing sink next to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Second hand wash sink across from reach in freezer.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bad rice. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler - cabbage Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler. Employee removed cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Three number ten cans in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table by microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the side of the cook line by hand wash sink. Inside steam well on next to the sweet and sour sauce.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor by cook line. Employee removed oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of soy sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved them to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hand wash sink with food debris in it. Employee removed debris from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-51-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Employee removed ice buildup at the top of the reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on table top area. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee back pack on food storage shelf. Employee moved back pack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
China Wok most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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