China Wok

935 N Central Avenue, Umatilla, FL 32784
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

China Wok appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.

China Wok's latest score of 61 falls below the Umatilla average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over wontons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer at front.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some hoods. -Crash cart. -Exterior of bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator and freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -Around areas of walk in cooler.
36-30-4
61
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind steam tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front handsink by chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cart on cookline. -Exterior of bulk containers. Corrected on site.** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Plastic containers on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Busted bag of cheese sticks in freezer, not all packaged. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind steam tables. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47f, Shrimp 47f, Chicken 47f, Beef 48f, Noodles 45f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw mullet over wontons in rear freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by walk in cooler. -1 live on prep table across from walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Speed cart.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer in front of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Large container of dry rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -White refrigerator gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By rear handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Rear storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handsink blocked by plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach. Rechecked at Chl 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
02D-01-5
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Wok.

How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Umatilla?

China Wok most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Umatilla average of 84.

Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three 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.