China Wok

3433 49 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, China Wok has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so China Wok trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle located on shelf in warewashing area containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water hose connected to hand washing sink in warewashing area. Employee removed water hose from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two containers of fried chicken and pork not covers in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Raw chicken over raw beef. Employee property separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Trays of meat in walk in freezer need date marking
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Manager labeled bottle chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Gallons of soy sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in prep area. Manager moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soy sauce gallons on floor in prep area. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
82
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Wok.

How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

China Wok most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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.