China Wok
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited China Wok eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Wok's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in togo style "thank you" bags in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
14-31-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed prepared food in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic togo soup container in bulk dry rice at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
23-03-4
50
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without water at time of inspection.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in triple sink at time of inspection.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on lift on cooks line at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic food containers stored on stored in bulk dried rice at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler, refrigerators handles soiled with old food debris at time of inspection
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor inside walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in plastic togo bags in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at time of inspection
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over mushroom cases in walk in cooler at time of inspection
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed crab rangoons prepared on site not labeled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Gaskets on reach in cooler doors soiled at time of inspection - Sides of kitchen equipment soiled with old grease at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Reach in cooler handles soiled with old food debris at time of inspection
23-01-4
50
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed proteins in chest freezer stored in togo "thank you" bags. Operator moved to food grade bags during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained
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. Crab rangoon, egg rolls in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelving in walk in cooler during inspection
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs at sink in kitchen and restrooms **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared by other tenants in strip mall location **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter in kitchen
21-12-4
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Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sodas and soy sauce in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
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/ observed 5 employees working no food manager
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls located in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle to white refrigerator soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wash cloths on cook line and prep table **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stains **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on white refrigerator in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bag **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Cup in cooked rice **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug turned into scoop. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
61
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Home made scoop
25-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic white bags in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.
32-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sugar **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of can goods on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut cabbage stored in a used cardboard box
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 six times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Wok most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wok 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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