China Wokery
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Wokery, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up four times.
Compared to other North Port restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to stored uncooked rice in the kitchen.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tofu in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken, cooked rice, and krab Rangoon held u def time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed an accurate time mark on the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of butane stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the butane. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked and prepped foods held overnight with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
43
Aug 28, 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. Observed prepped chicken and beef in walk in cooler without date markings. Observed operator dating items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on. Observed employee putting hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler and black refrigerator prepped food not covered with protection. Observed operator covering foods. IE: Cut onions, broccoli, egg rolls, spring rolls, etc. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used on make line without handles. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted with open end down. Observed operator inverting properly. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shrimp, cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler without cover. Observed employee covering food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed operator remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler prepared foods not covered. Observed operator having employee cover foods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on containers of flour, sugar, salt in prep area **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo container being used as rice scoop. Observed operator throwing away container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked fried chicken bites on speed rack without time stamping item. Prepped and cooked at 11:30, time now 12:15. Observed operator time stamping item.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items with out date markings on them in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without hair restraint. Observed operator putting on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo containers stored open End of Day up, not down **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer some items not covered. Observed operator covering food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic to go container with no handle in rice container. Observed it being removed and thrown away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with insulation exposed on inside of door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door on bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer and walk in cooler stored on floor. Observed Operator removing said items off floor and on to shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Primed to correct over 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wokery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wokery on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wokery?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wokery.
How does China Wokery compare to other restaurants in North Port?
China Wokery most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has China Wokery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wokery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wokery 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 Wokery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wokery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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