China Wok
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
China Wok has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting China Wok on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and a metal scrubber in hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork, vegetables, lo mein noodles in walk in without date marking on when prepared. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler, with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them, on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on line not inverted upside down. Observed employee inverting them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 5 gallon buckets in walk in not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo containers being used as a scoop, with no handle. Observed operator removing container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce in 5 gallon container without a lid on it. Observed operator placing lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket wringer. Observed operator hanging up mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without identifying label. Observed operator putting label on container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a can of burn spray on speed rack above cooked chicken. Observed operator remove and store properly. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 small bowls being used as scoops with out handles on bowls. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of handles, on reach in coolers and at make station, food debris build up **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces ( Sweet and Sour, Brown Sauce) in 5 gallon buckets, sitting on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf a couple of containers with old day dots on them.
16-46-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in prep area. Observed employee throwing away food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and sauce splatteron floor, all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door propped wide open. Observed operator closing screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Observed cooks covering items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles, with unsealed concrete exposed **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer, in process of freezing over uncovered container of egg rolls. Observed operator pull egg rolls and put them away properly, away from raw product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 expired employee food certifications. One expired in July and 3 expired in August. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two metal bowls in reach in cook line to use for raw meat scooping. Observed operator taking them out and putting into dish **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bar of salamander causing potential cross contamination. Observed operator removing tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all Togo containers on cook line not inverted with open end down. Observed employees inverting to proper inversion **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in freezer and reach in freezer without covering for protection. Observed operator pull items and covered them properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles in kitchen, exposing unsealed concrete **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water stains on them making them not easily cleanable **Warning**
36-32-5
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
52
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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. Observed cooked chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline touching garbage can. Educated the employee and operator to compliance by employee washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw chicken over raw egg rolls. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tomato sauce underneath. Operator removed the ready to eat underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under 135F next to Warmer Holding Unit for rice. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple containers of food items at dry storage area towards the back of kitchen.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
China Wok most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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.
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