China Wok Maximo
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
25
Score
Inspectors have visited China Wok Maximo nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 14 violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat peas and carrots in white Standing reach-in freezer located next to dish pit. Manager had employee rearrange items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Cooked chicken wings on the line have no time stamp to indicate what time they were prepared. Manager advised they were prepared 30 minute prior to inspection. Advised manager to time stamp chicken wings.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Wiping cloth solution tested initially at 0ppm. Operator stated they did not use a test kit to test solution.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to cook line. Employee provided during inspection
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, prepared wontons, cooked pork inside reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator proper date marking requirements for prepared foods held over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used as scoop in rice container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Across from three compartment sink, prep table with cardboard lining the bottom shelf.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish balls in both reach-in chest freezers not identified for personal use. Raw shell eggs inside walk-in cooler also not identified as personal use.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Not all employees in kitchen wearing hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on equipment above three compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled inside walk-in cooler along walls
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and prepared noodles stored on floor in kitchen. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in freezer behind front counter
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut and washed cabbage stored in same container as unwashed green onions in walk-in cooler. Manager directed employee to remove
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0ppm. Operator corrected by adding bleach to the solution, new mixture tested at 50ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
25
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit and hydrogen peroxide stored above single service items across from cook-line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored directly next to cooked shrimp and chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated items for appropriate storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside glass door reach-in cooler at front counter: cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) cooked tofu (48F - Cold Holding) dumplings (48F - Cold Holding) Manager stated items were cooked last night and held in unit overnight. Items never reached 41F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside glass door reach-in cooler at front counter: cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) cooked tofu (48F - Cold Holding) dumplings (48F - Cold Holding) Manager stated items were cooked last night and held in unit overnight. Items never reached 41F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener heavily soiled in rear prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets on cook-line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook-line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored with mop head inside sink basin.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager utilized a double bucket method.
21-38-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. "Out of order" sign observed on bathroom door. Manager advised signage used to deter homeless. Discussed with manager that restrooms need to remain available for customers. Manager removed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle broken on bowl used to scoop rice from white rice bin in the rear kitchen. Manager removed and replaced bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in coolers across from cook-line with build up of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At front counter, the glass door reach-in cooler no maintaining 41F or below. Discussed with manager to not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods until repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets on cook-line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken wings observed in soy sauce bucket during prep stored on floor in dish room. Open soy sauce bucket stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Manager had items relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
30
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of insect spray in dish area and near back kitchen door
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over produce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in freezer and walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or Food contact surfaces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: 1 live fly in rear of kitchen or landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener on prep table have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Cutting boards and can opener on prep table have built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of food debris and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets have built up food debris and mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ointment cream stored in upright refrigerator behind front counter next to fryers. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of oyster sauce, 10 pounds. Dented can hoisin sauce, 5 pounds. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went out to close dumpster lid and returned to working with food with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or Food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Raw beef over vegetables in upright freezer by three compartment sink not all commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 chicken over raw beef in freezer by three compartment sink not all commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In container next to fryer: chicken (70F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler at end of cook line: ; raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer. **Warning**
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. Egg rolls and General Tso chicken listed on Time as a Public Health but not time stamped. Operator discarded. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener on prep table have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen blocked by employee table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with no date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above food to be served to the public. Milk above cooked noodles in upright refrigerator behind front counter. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of food debris and grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef and soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles touching raw chicken in reach in cooler across from fryer. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets have built up food debris and mold like substances. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear screen door has holes in screen. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Soy sauce buckets used to store noodles. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go bags stored on floor of dining room area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 10 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
9
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. In reach in freezer, raw chicken over shrimp not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken dumplings and tofu cooling at room temperature by rear door: dumplings (94F - Cooling); tofu (94F - Cooling)
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles and cans stored on floor of lobby area. Cabbage stored on floor by back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages stored in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Laundry bleach on site. Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 # Carrots cleaned, cut and placed into a raw chicken box.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most of the walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large quantity of barbecue meat piled on table. Operator states was cooked an hour prior
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sinks buried under equipment. Employees cleared sinks
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
25-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked meats, produce, and oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Every bag of flour or rice. Operator removed cups and tools in use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen egg wraps thawing on rack by back door
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
33
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both Handwash Sinks blocked employees moved all items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 cooked egg rolls , noodles, cooked chicken , various prepped items **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler cooked chicken , egg rolls, various prepared items not covered
08B-12-5
70
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen shows accumulation of debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok Maximo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok Maximo on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok Maximo?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Wok Maximo.
How does China Wok Maximo compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
China Wok Maximo most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has China Wok Maximo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Wok Maximo have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wok Maximo 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 Maximo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok Maximo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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