King's Wok
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, King's Wok has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which King's Wok's 78 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in hand sink at front counter, operator removed containers from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on kitchen floor, operator removed bucket of sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 27, 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 breaded chicken in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top units on cook line.
23-03-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by 3-compartment sink.
29-34-4
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. Emailed operator written procedures to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink at front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit across from cooking woks.
23-03-4
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food on shelves in kitchen on cook line and food preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of salt in dry storage, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on cook line floor.
08B-38-4
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 10 live roaches on paper towels as they were dispensing at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, Approximately 6 roaches under food preparation counter on slicer, 1 live roach on wall near 3-compartment sink, 2 live roaches run across floor under glass door reach in cooler at front counter.
35A-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in 7nits on cookline, also counters and shelves in kitchen.
23-03-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
23-03-4
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink, employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in sink next to 3-compartment sink, employee removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of past on floor near front counter, employee removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King's Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King's Wok on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King's Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at King's Wok.
How does King's Wok compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
King's Wok most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has King's Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King's Wok have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King's Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is King's Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King's Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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