China Wok
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China Wok, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Seffner restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old ownership license. Sent self print instructions to new owner
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken pieces in walk in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones and car keys on dry storage shelving. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and chicken wings in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between make line and prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. Manager has on cleaning schedule
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen raw chicken in reach in freezer not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components. Observed soiled hood system. Manager has on cleaning schedule
36-50-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed handout to manager **Warning**
11-26-1
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. All employee Safe Staff Cards expired **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken not covered in reach in freezer. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Operator using 101 bleach for ware washing. Manager got approved bleach for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut jug used as rice scoop in walk in cooler. Manager discarded and used scoop with handle **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
82
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water system **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as NOST has 11 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer in dining area. Discussed locking or moving unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
64
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs- ambient (58F - Cold Holding): cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Manager put chicken in freezer and eggs, cabbage, noodles in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Manager remade andtested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees go to prep area and start shredding carrots without washing hands. Discussed with manager and he educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cook handlecase of chicken then put on gloves to start preparing food order. Discussed with manager and he educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water system **Warning**
28-12-4
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. Observed 101 Bleach not designed for food contact surfaces. Manager went and got approved bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed soiled breading container in reach in cooler not working. Manager but in three compartment sink to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-11-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse off whisk and didnt properly clean. Discussed with manager proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw chicken in walk in cooler. discussed proper storage with manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Discussed with manager and he educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with manager and he educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked my mop bucket by three compartment sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed pack of employee food on shelving above chicken in walk in cooler. Manager put items in container to segregate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as NOST has 11 seats. **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer in dining area. Discussed locking or moving unit **Warning**
08B-63-4
9
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. I reach in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Using old cardboard box lids for storage of cooked chicken to cool in walkin in cooler Put on sheet pans **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,noodles,rice
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions Frying oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken,egg rolls, cooked meats in walkin in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
China Wok most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.
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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