China Wok
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
50
Score
China Wok appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans of raw chicken stored over prepared onions in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door blocked by large bowl.
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. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching food in bulk cornstarch. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan shroud on shelf at cookline has dust buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on cans of food on dry storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Jan 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Open and operating, establishment is pending a licensing inspection upon compliance with violation 36-37-5 for ceiling tiles not being smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
50-08-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
82
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed lemon scented bleach used for ware washing No other sanitizer in establishment Observed employee purchase approved sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. **Warning**
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up on cookline equipment and dry storage shelves **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by several containers Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking on cookline with no hair restraint Corrected -observed employee place hats on head **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap above and beneath exterior screen door in back of establishment **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline prep table and reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin on cookline wok range soiled with grease build up **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed scallops thawing in standing water Corrected -observed employee place in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above noodles in the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked with gloves in the sink and a 5 gallon bucket of rice in front. Owner moved the rice and gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed no labels or dates on the potstickers.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of chicken and beef stored in the freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dragon fruit and oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating at the prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the wood cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting board.
14-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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