East Wok
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
61
Score
East Wok appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Tavares restaurant, which scores around 66. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs on top of cooked pasta. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind Roasting oven
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior. Reach in freezer interior **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Pasta (48F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stacked too high in container
03D-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets blocked hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pot stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door.
35B-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knife stored between cooks line equipment **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored under cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over shell eggs.
08A-20-5
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. 1 new employee
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave under steam table.
22-08-4
70
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was East Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at East Wok on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at East Wok?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at East Wok.
How does East Wok compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
East Wok most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has East Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Wok have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at East 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 East Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, East Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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